IT Director, Enterprise Architecture and Development

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** IT Director, Enterprise Architecture and Development
** locations

Ann Arbor, MIMilpitas, CA    time type

Full time    posted on Posted Today    job requisition id2529146    
** 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
** The Director of Enterprise Architecture and Development is responsible for leading the strategic design, implementation, and management of the organization's IT architecture and development initiatives. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology strategies, optimizing information management, and driving innovation.

This role requires strong leadership to lead large development and architecture teams, stakeholder management, and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration across diverse application landscapes. Extensive SAP experience is essential for this role.
** Responsibilities:
**** Strategic Leadership:
*** Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry standards.
* Develop and implement the overall SAP strategy aligned with business objectives
* Define roadmaps and corresponding financial plans for technology investments to stay current with the technology trends
* Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on SAP capabilities and trends
** Technology Roadmap Development
*** Contribute to the development of the organization's overall technology roadmap, ensuring ERP, CRM and other enterprise applications align with broader technological objectives.
** Team Leadership and

Collaboration:

**
* ** Build and lead cross-functional teams**, including senior-level managers, employees, SAP consultants, and third-party vendors.
* ** Foster collaboration among IT, business units, and external partners
** to ensure smooth integration and user adoption
** Technical Expertise:
*** Ensure optimal integration of SAP with other enterprise systems and technologies,
** including O365 Apps and AWS technologies
*** Stay updated on the latest SAP advancements and recommend upgrades or innovations
* Lead the adoption of
** SAP S/4

HANA
** and cloud migration strategies, implementing best practices in SAP architecture, including ABAP development, SAP UI5/Fiori
* Manage and execute the transition to a clean core using ABAP cloud and the
** Business Technology Platform (BTP)**
* ** Strong understanding of business processes across various functions (finance, supply chain, Service and Sales)
*** Collaborate cross-functionally with BASIS,…