Associate / Specialist, Project Manager

Associate / Specialist, Project Manager

Associate / Specialist, Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Technical Project Management of the CIRCL CIP program.

• Work with internal & external customers to

  define the product and subsystems.

• Collaborate with high-performing engineering teams to

  resolve complex problems and build customer-centric solutions

  using leading technologies.

• Responsible for integrating all subsystems

  and evaluating the solutions to address target use cases.

• Deliver solutions that meet all committed performance specifications & production quality.

• Manage complex projects

  following defined Product Life Cycle (PLC) processes and implement best practices across each phase of PLC.

• Create and manage high-confidence project schedules

  with clear dependencies, critical paths, and systematic methodology to communicate status. Manage risks and mitigations, and re-plan as events warrant.

• Provide clear, timely, and objective communication.

• Strengthen core team relationships

  through collaboration, influence, and negotiation. Lead through ambiguity and change.

• Proactively identify issues and solutions

  , and marshal necessary resources to attack and resolve them.

Skills

• Excellent project management skills

  , including project structuring and managing multiple interdependent work streams.

• Strong leadership skills

  , including coaching, team-building, conflict resolution, and management.

• Demonstrated software technical experience

  in developing complex products.

• Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of complex image processing algorithms, deep learning networks, data pipelines/orchestration, machine learning, control and calibrations, and UI ease of use aspects would be a plus.

• Proficiency with any programming languages.

  The ability to read and understand code to the extent of making hands dirty is expected.

• Proficiency in Agile, SDLC R&D development processes.

• Working with engineering vendors for problem-solving would be a plus.

• MS Project is required.

  Proficiency in and use of project management tools such as IBM RTC is helpful.

• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly

  and independently manage complex project objectives.

• Business acumen and strategic agility

  with demonstrated technical cognizance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

  , including negotiation, presentation, and influence.

• Ability to independently draft and present deliverables, recommendations, and communication strategies.

• Superior group facilitation, interviewing, and influence skills.

• Strong relationship management skills

  , including partnering and consulting.
• Experience in semiconductor fab operations/manufacturing technology (optional).
• Experience managing business or product development programs within KLA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree; or Bachelor's Level Degree.