Director, US Leader - Global Workplace Services

Company Overview

Group/Division

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 4 million square feet, 135 sites and over 15,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

This USA country leader position will own and drive KLA's long-term real estate global portfolio strategy, evolution, and innovation in support of the company's strategic objectives and plans. The individual will lead a team to pursue multifaceted improvements, both in service and spend improvement for operating expenses and capital expenditures. The portfolio is across USA, around 40 locations, 1.7M sq.ft., and nearly 35 leases.

Responsibilities include:

Facilities Operations and Management

• Lead the planning, construction and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and buildings.
• Design and lifecycle management of all facilities and equipment.
• Develop and maintain workspace (clean room, lab & offices) that builds a work environment enabling collaboration, innovation, productivity, and destination of choice.
• Ensure high level of service for transportation, cafeteria, coffee bars and other services.
• Lead USA Facilities Account Management - Conduct routine 1 on 1 with KLA Leaders, support cleanroom, lab, and offices space requirements.
• Lead all aspects of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansion.
• Ensure all facilities meet established environmental and safety control requirements in partnership with Global EHS and security team.
• Collaborate with the business continuity team on disaster preparedness policies and procedures.
• Manage the portfolio KPIs, space utilization rate and budget spend.

Space Planning and Projects

• Develop space roadmaps for cleanroom, lab, and offices to meet business needs.
• Lead site planning and design for new building construction, remodels, cleanroom, and lab installs, capacity planning, space planning, and engineering.
• Develop and manage budget/timeline for projects.

Real Estate Management

• Drive proactive planning and management of the region's real estate portfolio and leases.
• Mange the site selection, negotiate and execute lease agreements.

Vendor Management

• Lead oversight of the performance of key country service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Partner with Indirect Procurement to select and manage vendors for construction and operations based on procurement guidelines and standards.

Data Analytics

• Compile market data, forecast, budget, and other analysis to support real estate investment opportunities.
• Create and benchmark industrial peers' key operational and service levels KPIs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business groups and align with company's goals and objectives.
• Deep understanding of real estate and facilities ecosystem: strategic sourcing, supply chain management, people management, facilities management, lease transaction management, design, construction, and project management.
• Experience in leading country level network of sites, including knowledge USA and international commercial real estate markets and regulations from proposal to build.
• Held position(s) in relevant or manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior leaders.
• Proficient with organizing and using data and financial analyses support and influence decision-making.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree with 10 years of relevant experience.

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.

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