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KLATencor Corporation PLM Solution Development Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Group/DivisionThe Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT's mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications The PLM Solution Development Manager for Digital Transformation (DT) program is responsible for holistically managing the solution development, on primarily, 3DExperience platform from Dassault Systems, and delivery of the PLM systems to the business organization. Lead the DT program by engaging KLA business groups, direct reporting PLM team members and IT vendors. Manage technical and non-technical teams on day-to-day basis to execute the program from inception to delivery. Responsibilities:
Lead a 4-8 multi-site team of architects, tech PMs and BPAs for program execution
Manage work allocation of the team members to the projects by assigning resources to the project in consultation with project managers
Conduct regular 1:1s with team members to review ongoing work assignments and provide direction and guidance as needed
Evaluate performance of the team members and set yearly performance goals for team members
Perform managerial task on regular basis like administrative approvals, personnel matters, etc.
Hire, motivate and develop talent within the team to drive execution excellence and deliver innovative solutions
Plan talent development within the team for future anticipated IT applications and skillsets needs
Prepare project internal proposals, yearly Strat plans, budget forecast, etc.
Prepare and present weekly, monthly and quarterly updates to stakeholder
Maintain relationship with peer groups like extended IT to collaborate and get support and sponsorship for project execution
Maintain relationship with vendors and leverage it to drive programs and hold vendors accountable for high quality deliverables
Capture investment business cases, develop high-level approach and investment justifications for business stakeholders and get buy-ins
Actively manage program risk across budget, resource, quality, delivery timeline and develop mitigation strategies
Review solution designs, project plans and key presentations for accuracy and completeness with team before stakeholder presentation
Review project phase gate presentations for milestone completeness before sign-off requests to the business
Own and execute proof-of-concept, workshop, software product evaluations and implementation projects
Create new playbooks, BKMs, method