Ramp Program Leader — Field Operations & Execution

KLA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the United States to lead end-to-end customer ramp programs, including new tool deployments, expansions, relocations and qualification activities. You will coordinate across Operations, Service, Applications, Installation Management, Supply Chain, Sales, and customer organizations to ensure schedules and readiness.

You will drive risk mitigation, cadence reviews, and executive updates while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business

Qualifications

• Experience leading ramp programs and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and execute complex deployments.
• Strong communication with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of customer ramp initiatives (tool deployments, expansions, relocations, qualifications).
• Develop ramp plans, schedules, milestones, and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate across Operations, Service, Applications, Installation Management, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers.
• Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation to meet schedule and commitments.
• Lead installation and qualification readiness planning at customer sites.
• Monitor progress and implement recovery actions when required.
• Provide concise executive-level updates on ramp progress and risks.

Skills

Program & Project Management

Executive Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Forecasting

Operational Excellence

Resource Planning

Escalation Management

Risk Assessment

Cross-Functional Leadership

Change Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Job description

KLA is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the United States to lead end-to-end customer ramp programs, including new tool deployments, expansions, relocations and qualification activities. You will coordinate across Operations, Service, Applications, Installation Management, Supply Chain, Sales, and customer organizations to ensure schedules and readiness.

You will drive risk mitigation, cadence reviews, and executive updates while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business