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

What You’ll Do

Act as the senior IT partner to India business leadership, aligning IT strategy with business priorities.

Serve as the primary IT interface for local stakeholders and advocate for India within global IT.

Translate local needs into clear, executable global actions with strong escalation ownership.

Own overall IT service delivery, operational excellence, and site readiness across India.

Ensure high satisfaction with IT systems, infrastructure, and services.

Represent India in global IT governance, planning, and prioritization forums.

Manage country-level IT demand and budgets as the voice of the customer.

Lead IT engagement, morale, and cultural alignment across the India organization.

Support career paths, capability development, succession planning, and leadership readiness.

Influence outcomes through matrix leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Act as a change leader, improving clarity, accountability, and execution in a distributed environment.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of senior IT leadership experience in large, global enterprises.

Proven ability to influence outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations.

Experience leading business applications, IT programs, or large-scale IT operations.

Strong partnership skills with executive and senior business leaders.

Solid business and financial acumen with strong operational execution capability.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cultures and geographies.

Sound judgment to elevate critical business issues and manage complexity effectively.

Experience in global, multicultural environments with willingness to travel internationally.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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