Program Manager Supply Chain Management a.i.

The organisation

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.

The position

The sector Operations consists of Customer Support, Manufacturing and the supporting functions (Supply Chain Management, Integrated Business Planning, Corporate Real Estate and Environment Health & Safety).

The role of the Operations Strategies & Excellence (OSE) department within Operations is to add Operational Excellence by:

• Designing the long term Operations Strategy
• Defining the portfolio of strategic programs and
• Delivering and deploying the selected transformations

This department develops and leverages Operations’ talents in ASML and strengthens the connections on strategic topics with other sectors in ASML in particular Development & Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate functions and IT.

The Operations Portfolio consists of a number of sub-portfolios that contain programs and (non-program) projects. The scope of these programs is usually cross department and often affects the sectors outside ASML Operations. The focus can be on combinations of Manufacturing, Field Support, Supply Chain Management, Planning and Facilities Management.

OSE focuses on the non-product related improvements. So projects and programs that are focusing on the ASML products are not in scope of the portfolio. The Programs on the OPS Portfolio are focusing on processes, ways of working and IT applications and support.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Defines/refines the program (program mission, vision, blueprint & roadmap) in alignment with senior management throughout the organization
• Aligns and agrees with the Program Board of the program
• Designs and executes the program plan based on ASML standard program management approach (based on Managing Successful Programs - MSP)
• Enables, supports, and challenges the program team members in their roles. Manages the program in cooperation with the designated project leaders
• Defines the breakdown of the roadmap into projects and initiates the assignment of the projects
• Defines and executes appropriate interventions to mitigate Program Management risks
• Monitors and manages the financial budget
• Ensures timely and adequate input for defined regular management reporting
• Ensures sufficient attention for benefits management and change management
• Communicates proactively all program related news
• Acts as ‘sparring partner’ for the Program Board members
• This is a fulltime payroll position (preferably 40 hours per week)

Candidate profile

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager who:

• Has over 8 years of business experience in Project and Program Management in a large multinational environment
• Has preferably experience in projects/programs in relevant business areas (manufacturing, supply chain, business planning, customer support, quality) within a technical industrial environment and with an IT component
• Has proven coaching experience

Personal skills

• Project management (PMBOK, Prince2 certifications preferred) experience
• Demonstrated successful Program Management experience
• You can naturally convince, inspire and motivate people
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships on different levels in the organization
• Able to cooperate and communicate on all levels in an organization
• Sensitive to political environments and multiple stakeholder agenda’s
• Improvement and proactive mind-set
• Driven, enthusiastic and persistent character in combination with a healthy natural curiosity
• A seasoned professional with entrepreneurial mannerisms
• Excellent knowledge of both the Dutch and English language

The offer

You will be employed by YER and seconded to ASML. We offer:

• Good employee benefits (e.g. work-life balance, pension, lease car, bonus model)
• 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 technology professionals from a variety of multinationals
• Events and master classes with interesting speakers and attractive companies

Interested?

Are you challenged?

• By programs in a complex and technical discrete industry environment
• By defining and executing programs, including the desired behavioural change and benefits realization
• By excelling in realizing broad alignment between stakeholders in different sectors, and
• By practicing your program management experience to the fullest?

Then we are probably looking for you!

You can apply to this position by using the link below.