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KLA

Sr. Manager - ServiceNow Team

On site

Ann arbor, United states

$ 226,600 /year

Full Time

03-12-2025

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Skills

Leadership Creativity Data Governance Incident Response ServiceNow Monitoring Configuration Management Resource Allocation Roadmap planning Sales Customer Service Research Analytics and Reporting Coaching Organization Process Improvement Analytics Strategic Planning

Job Specifications

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

We are seeking an experienced Sr. ServiceNow Team Manager to lead our enterprise ServiceNow development, implementation, and support teams. This role requires a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise in the ServiceNow platform with proven people management capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving technical excellence while fostering team growth and ensuring successful delivery of ServiceNow solutions across our global organization. This is a hybrid role and will be based at our Midwest Corporate HQ in Ann Arbor, MI

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for ServiceNow implementations across multiple modules
Lead complex ServiceNow projects including upgrades, integrations, and custom application development
Oversee CMDB strategy, data governance, and accuracy initiatives to ensure reliable IT asset visibility
Ensure adherence to ServiceNow best practices, coding standards, and governance frameworks
Review and approve technical designs, workflows, and customizations
Stay current with ServiceNow platform updates, new features, and emerging capabilities

People Management

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of ServiceNow administrators, developers, and analysts
Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and create individual development plans
Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture focused on continuous learning
Provide coaching and technical guidance to team members at various skill levels
Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across the team

Operational Excellence

Oversee day-to-day ServiceNow platform operations, maintenance, and support
Ensure SLA compliance and maintain high service quality standards
Lead incident response and problem resolution for platform issues
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with ServiceNow support when needed
Develop and maintain team documentation, procedures, and knowledge base

Strategic Planning

Lead the ServiceNow roadmap planning and technology strategy
Develop and maintain analytics frameworks to measure team performance and platform effectiveness
Create executive-level dashboards and reports to demonstrate business value and ROI
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation using data-driven insights
Support business stakeholders in defining requirements and solution approaches

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum three (3) years of direct experience leading and/or managing large technical teams is essential
Eight (8) years of hands-on ServiceNow experience
Experience working in multinational corporate environments – and advantage

Technical Requirements

ServiceNow Expertise: Deep knowledge of core ServiceNow modules including:
IT Service Management (ITSM) - Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalog
Configuration Management Database (CMDB) - CI relationships, data integrity, health monitoring
Performance Analytics and Reporting - critical metrics, dashboards, and business intelligence
Customer Service Management (CSM)
Security Incident Response (SIR)
ServiceNow App Engine and Platform capabilities

CMDB Management: Expertise in:
CMDB design, implementation, and ongoing governance
Configuration Item (CI

About the Company

KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Visit us at: www.kla.com Statements made on LinkedIn may cons... Know more