KLA Associate / Specialist Project Manager 

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 

330722157

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Technical Project Management of CIRCL CIP program
• Work with internal & external customer to define the product and sub systems
• Work with high performing engineering teams to resolve complex problems and build customer centric solutions thru leading technologies
• Responsible for integrating all sub-systems and evaluating the solutions to address the target use cases
• Deliver the solutions that meets all committed performance specifications & production quality
• Manage complex projects following defined PLC process and implement best practices across each phase of PLC.
• Create and manage high confidence project schedules with clear dependencies, critical path, 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. Be able to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Proactively identify issues and solutions, and marshal resources necessary to attack and resolve

Knowledge and Skills requirement:

• Excellent project management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently.
• 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, datapipelines/orchestration,machine learning, control and calibrations, UI ease of use aspects would be a plus.
• Proficiency with any programming languages. 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 faboperations/manufacturingtechnology (optional)
• Experience managing business or product development programs within KLA is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in project management.