AI Governance Lead

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 133,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits and EAP

Job summary

KLA in the United States (Ann Arbor, MI) is seeking an experienced leader to own AI governance across the enterprise, ensuring responsible AI adoption and governance across platforms, models and automation.

The role emphasizes risk management, policy enforcement, and executive visibility, with a focus on aligning AI initiatives with legal, security, privacy and regulatory expectations while driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT, governance, risk, compliance, security, data, or AI program leadership experience.
• Five (5) years leading cross-functional governance, compliance, risk management, technology oversight, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of generative AI, machine learning, agentic AI, AI platforms, AI lifecycle management, model governance, data governance, privacy, and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and operating KLA’s AI governance framework across all approved AI platforms, models, agents, and automation capabilities
• Focusing on responsible AI adoption, policy enforcement, risk management, compliance, platform guardrails, AI inventory, approval workflows, and executive visibility
• Ensuring AI is deployed safely, transparently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business, legal, security, privacy, and regulatory expectations
• Developing policies, standards, intake processes, risk frameworks, approval models, executive dashboards, and governance operating models

Skills

AI governance

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Model governance

Privacy & security

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science/Business/Risk

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Company Overview

KLA 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.

Company Overview

KLA 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/Division

The 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

Responsibilities

• Establishing and operating KLA’s AI governance framework across all approved AI platforms, models, agents, and automation capabilities
• Focusing on responsible AI adoption, policy enforcement, risk management, compliance, platform guardrails, AI inventory, approval workflows, and executive visibility
• Ensuring AI is deployed safely, transparently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business, legal, security, privacy, and regulatory expectations
• Developing policies, standards, intake processes, risk frameworks, approval models, executive dashboards, and governance operating models

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive IT, governance, risk, compliance, security, data, or AI program leadership experience
• Five (5) years leading cross-functional governance, compliance, risk management, technology oversight, or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of generative AI, machine learning, agentic AI, AI platforms, AI lifecycle management, model governance, data governance, privacy, and security concepts
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex AI governance concepts into clear business decisions

Base Pay Range: $133,300.00 - $226,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.

KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.