Senior Program Manager Leadership Development - ASML Netherlands B.V.

Introduction to the job

ASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. ASML employs over 30000 employees, has offices in US, Asia and Europe and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building sustainable and impactful development programs? We’re looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead a global initiative focused on strengthening management capabilities across our organization.

As our organization continues to grow rapidly, we face a critical challenge: many managers are stepping into leadership roles to ensure success, we are running a globally aligned program that aims to equip managers with the essential skills, mindset, and tools to lead confidently and effectively. This initiative complements existing leadership development efforts and is designed to be inclusive, scalable, and impactful. Program scope is impacting cross functions / cross sectors. The program manager manages strategic executive stakeholders from multiple sectors with diverging interests. They manage a large team of specialists / program / project managers.

Role and responsibilities

• Set up and manage overall program management plan including scope, planning, budget and resources
• Work closely with the People Development Academy Lead, cross-functional teams, and assigned workstream leads to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, project plan, budget, and timing
• Manage senior stakeholders to drive an aligned view and approach for ASML
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with a track record of delivering global initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed environments.
• A passion for enabling leaders and driving meaningful organizational change.
• Manage program for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-program initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and manage interdependencies within and outside of the program
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Work with workstream leads to identify and mitigate risks and issues as well as identify and capitalize on opportunities
• Coach workstream leads on delivery of their strategic, tactical and operational deliverables

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.

You will be employed by YER while working at ASML. We offer:

• Good employee benefits
• Challenging assignments
• Excellent guidance from your consultant and YER's back office
• Development opportunities, including the YER Talent Development Programme with a personal coach
• Intensive support for international candidates (including Dutch lessons, tax-return and accommodation assistance)
• Cooperative and results and relationship-driven
• Friendly atmosphere and open culture
• Community/network with other professionals

Education and experience

• Master Degree in Human Resource, Business, Sociology or Organizational Change.
• 12+ year of experience with a proven track record of shaping and leading transformational programs in organizations of a similar size and scope to ASML; experience in change management is an added benefit.
• Extensive experience in program management, leadership development, or organizational capability building.
• International mind-set with a proven ability to operate effectively in various cultures.
• Excellent leadership, change and project management skills with the potential to grow into broader management roles over time.

Skills

• Strong business orientation with the ability to articulate the business benefits of the desired change.
• A strategic thinker, who combines creativity with rigor; able to craft a compelling vision, identify clear goals and ensure their delivery.
• Clear, articulate and thoughtful communicator with sophisticated influencing skills.
• Ability to balance long-term agenda with short-term needs of the business.
• A collaborative style with well-developed influencing skills.
• Self-confidence to hold their ground as appropriate in a direct and outspoken organizational culture.
• Able to challenge existing thinking where appropriate but in a manner that facilitates productive discussion and builds relationships.

Style

Energetic and high impact, comfortable operating at pace and setting pace for multiple teams in a collegiate but demanding and results-oriented environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a low ego and high humility; must have the credibility and style to build respect and trust both across the organization.