Job Description

As the Alumni Network Program Manager (m/f/d) at Atotech, an MKS brand, you will partner with colleagues across corporate functions and our Vacuum, Photonics, and Materials Solutions divisions to launch and run the inaugural MKS Alumni Network, to create practical and scalable community experience. In this role, you will report to the Head of Global Culture & Belonging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate the alumni network strategy into plans, timelines, processes, communications, and repeatable operating routines.
• Launch and manage a digital alumni platform tailored to the needs of highly technical engineering and scientific professionals.
• Build a member-first experience that prioritizes peer-to-peer connection, technical exchange, mentoring, and long-term branding in MKS.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person alumni events, including speaker preparation, invitations, logistics, follow-up, and feedback.
• Partner with business units, legal, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Talent & Organizational Development, Communications, etc. to integrate legacy cultures into a unified MKS Inc. alumni ecosystem and to support an “Exit with Pride” transition from employee to engaged alumni community member.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of Travel is required.

Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in program management, community management, alumni relations, employee engagement, communications, or professional networking.
• Proven ability to turn broad direction into executable plans, workflows, programs, and measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency with community, CRM, email, event, or collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical experts, operations leaders at various levels, and global executives.
• Demonstrated alignment with the MKS core principles: Grow, Win, Innovate, and Own.
• Professional working proficiency in German and English, including technical and scientific discussions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience within high-tech manufacturing and engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Hivebrite, PeoplePath, Enterprise Alumni, or comparable alumni community platforms.
• Experience launching a community or program from the ground up rather than inheriting an established one.
• Experience integrating multiple legacy company cultures following mergers or acquisitions.

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