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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** KLA-Tencor - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,600.0 - $220,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software Organization, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/Ann-Arbor-MI/Technical-Program-Manager_2639606-1 ## About the Role * Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. * Experience leading technical programs, engineering initiatives, or digital transformation efforts. * Proven success managing cross-functional projects involving engineering, IT, and business teams. * Strong program management skills, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and stakeholder communication. * Experience driving process improvements, technology adoption, automation, or operational excellence initiatives. * Ability to influence and build partnerships across multiple organizations. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills., * PMP, Agile, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification. * Experience with PLM, MBSE, digital engineering, AI-enabled solutions, data analytics, or automation technologies. * Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, product development, or engineering-focused environments. * Familiarity with systems engineering principles and modern software development practices., Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years ## Description We're looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead strategic digital transformation initiatives across engineering and product development teams. In this role, you will drive cross-functional programs that improve engineering processes, accelerate technology adoption, and enable teams to deliver innovative products more effectively. Working closely with engineering, IT, product, and business leaders, you'll help shape the future of how we develop products and scale engineering excellence!, * Lead complex, cross-functional programs that support engineering and digital transformation objectives. * Partner with engineering, IT, product, and operations teams to deliver strategic initiatives. * Drive adoption of new technologies, tools, automation, and data-driven processes. * Develop and manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and success metrics. * Align stakeholders around priorities, decisions, and program outcomes. * Track progress, communicate updates, and drive issue resolution to ensure successful execution. * Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency. * Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices across teams. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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