Configuration management Change Lead - ASML Netherlands B.V.

Do you want to help us unlock the potential of people and society by pushing technology to new limits? Do you have the communication and leadership skills to make a difference to the efficiency and profitability of ASML by improving and executing Configuration Management processes and methods? 

Since the start of 2017 a Configuration Management organization is in place within ASML. The Configuration Management department manages global configuration information, enabling ASML to achieve excellent delivery performance at minimum cost. This is done in cross sectoral teams within Development & Engineering, Sourcing and Supply Chain, Factory and Field. 

Job Purpose and Impact  

Change Leads are responsible for driving, planning and executing changes in a product environment. They organize impact analysis and execution of product changes in cross-sector project teams. Change Leads coach their stakeholders on collaboration in the change process to make the desired impact in a complex business environment. They safeguard the quality of the impact analysis and ensure that the implementation risks, costs and processing time are minimized. Change Leads know the most effective and efficient processes for changes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 

Context 

The Change Lead role is positioned in the Configuration Management department and supports ASML’s end-goal of knowing what is inside our products at every moment in the product life-cycle, and therefore contributes to strengthening customer trust. Change Leads work in close collaboration with Project Leadership, Configuration Leads and Configuration Managers to maintain configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle. Their main interfaces are project representatives such as: Project Leadership (Project Lead/Product Owner), Scrum Master, Lead Engineer, PLM Project Coordinator, Manufacturing, Production and Sequence Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Equipment Engineer and Customer Support Engineer. 

ASML is a successful Dutch high-tech enterprise that produces complex lithography systems used by chip manufacturers in the production of integrated circuits. ASML is at the cutting edge of this technology and delivers systems to all the world's leading chip manufacturers. ASML's employees are among the most creative talents in the fields of physics, mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering and software. Every day they collaborate in close-knit multidisciplinary teams in which members listen to and learn from one another and exchange ideas. It is the ideal environment for professional development and personal growth. ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

Good working conditions.

Job Role Requirements  

• A Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years working experience in sustaining and new product introductions, or a Master's degree with 3+ years working experience. 
• Able to combine operational and project management skills in a technical environment. 
• Experienced in managing stakeholders and dependencies. 
• Understands change impact on suppliers, factories and customers. 
• Able to use problem-solving methodologies to define and embed process and business improvements. 
• Capable to manage scope, complexity, and risk mitigation activities under time pressure.

Responsibilities 

Change Leads drive changes towards planned configurations, whereby they: 

• Drive impact analysis and steering the process based on the complexity of changes. 
• Plan changes towards defined configurations. 
• Control dependencies and holding people accountable on actions and timeline of the change. 
• Lead operational meetings to steer and drive changes. 
• Drive continuous improvement by actively obtaining stakeholder feedback and making use of data resulting in tangible business impact  
• Secure traceability of configurations by applying the change policies at ASML. 
• Take ownership to ensure all relevant internal and external stakeholders are involved. 
• Coach cross-sector project team members on executing the change process. 
• Arrange support when having operational challenges. 

Competencies 

The following competencies are important for Change Leads to apply in their role: 

• Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. 
• Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances. 
• Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. 
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 
• Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

Skills 

• Follow through on commitments and makes sure others do the same. 
• Establish and maintain effective customer relationships. 
• Persist in accomplishing objective despite obstacles and setbacks. 
• Balance the interests of multiple stakeholders. 
• Work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. 
• Be effective in variety of communication settings: one-on-one, groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. 
• Show personal commitment and take action to continuously improve on self-development.