KLA Tencor

Sr. Technical Program Manager

KLA Tencor$205K — $360K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (10 years), Master's degree (12 years), or Bachelor's degree (15 years) with related work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams in a matrix organization.
  • Proven technical expertise in multi-disciplinary systems integrating optics, electronics, motion, algorithms, and software.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team through all phases of the Product Lifecycle (PLC).
  • Ensure accountability for engineering, manufacturing, service, and overall program delivery.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, and resources needed.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and marketing teams to define product specifications.
  • Build strong relationships with customers to exceed expectations.
  • Identify potential risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them.
  • Drive activities during the beta phase and align with business units and customers.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge technology with a global impact.
  • Collaborate with world-class experts across various functions.
  • Join a culture that values innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement.
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(K) with company matching and an employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance programs.
  • Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Paid time off and family care leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Are you ready to lead innovation from concept to high-volume manufacturing? Join us as a Technical Program Manager and take ownership of complex, cross-functional programs that shape the future of technology.

What You'll Do
  • Drive End-to-End Product Development: Lead a cross-functional team through all phases of the Product Lifecycle (PLC)-from definition and development to pilot, high-volume manufacturing (HVM), and sustainment.
  • Own Program Success: Be accountable for engineering, manufacturing, service, installation, and overall program delivery.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, timelines, and resource needs.
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, service, and marketing to optimize product definition and trade-offs.
  • Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, understand their needs, and ensure outcomes exceed expectations.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard deliverables.
  • Field Engagement: Drive beta-phase activities, aligning with business units and customers.
  • Influence Roadmaps: Internalize divisional goals and strategic priorities to help define product roadmaps.


What You Bring
  • Technical Expertise: Proven experience in developing multi-disciplinary systems combining optics, electronics, motion, algorithms, and software.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated success leading teams in a matrix organization.
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Global Perspective: Willingness to travel internationally up to 15%.


Why Join Us?
  • Work on cutting-edge technology with a global impact.
  • Collaborate with world-class experts across engineering, manufacturing, and marketing.
  • Be part of a culture that values innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement.


Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 10 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 15 years

Base Pay Range: $205,800.00 - $360,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
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