Introduction to the job
Founded in 1984, ASML is the world’s leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or microchips. ASML has its R&D and manufacturing operations inSan Diego, CT and in Veldhoven, The Netherlands. Currently ASML is seekinga Chief of Staffto join theSan Diego,CASource Research team.
The Chief of Staff will be responsible forfurther driving the maturity of the SDSourceResearchorganization(SR), via thedevelopment of way-of-working (WOW)processes and procedures,execution ofstrategic,operational, and reportingactivitiesincludinggeneralResearchstrategy,regularbudget planningand maintenance, long-term capacity planning, and policy/process development and implementation.
Role and responsibilities
In partnership with theorganizationlead, drive the ASMLSan DiegoSRWoW, ensuring execution ofcompany processes by the local organizationandwith Global Research as applicable
Lead the development ofWOW documentation for efficienthandling offinancial topics including OPEX and CAPEX, discretionary departmental expenses
Championand lead inexecution ofprocesses at the San Diego siteand group levels, tracking status of process implementation until sustaining levels areattained,with a plan oftransitioning from establishing to maintaining the processes
Collaborate in cross-site BusinessDevelopmentManagerinitiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness ofSRorganizationalprocesses,proactively sharingcross-site inputs andprocess validationapproaches ahead of introducing improvements or changesat the San Diego location
Establish feedback loops withSRFunctionsmanagers and groups, in order toidentifyboth potential risks in deliverable timingandimprovement opportunities to raise atregularstaff meetings
Standardizeannualgoal setting andoperationalKPI tracking,aligning deliverable prioritizationfor the SR department, andorganizing both tooling and reporting methodologies to enable clear messaging of objective progress towards stakeholders.
Apply work loading analysis intoSRheadcountdevelopmentproposals, and long-term capacity assumptions
Support knowledge transfer processes within theSRorganization
Coordinate and support keySRmeetings, including staff,SRReview Meetings, and EUV roadmap discussions, with awareness on criticalissues, often with cross-functional stakeholders.
Lead activity for allSRresource management deliverables regarding near-term budget setting,andlong-term capacity planning
Own site level views of SDSRheadcount,responsible for maintaining updated headcount information, and submitting deliverables regarding headcount in a timely fashion.
With reference to functional roadmaps, align strategicallytheLong TermFinancialPlanningwith the annual TAP,toensuringSan DiegoSRis capable to supportagreedprogrambusiness needs
Evaluate headcount allocations againstprogrambudgets regularly, executing tooling adjustment in the event of deliverable prioritization changes.
Develop tooling and views supporting high-levelSRsitereporting and analysis, in alignment with business counterparts across sites, including key performance indicators.
Coordinate with local finance,PMO, and HR,regarding content/activities spanningSRandotherProgram organizations
Collaboratedirectlywithgroup/Functionmanagersin preparingbudget/capacitycontent and tooling to enable and clear and concise reporting viewswithin provided timelines
RepresentSR input towards Corporate Real Estate(CRE)and Facilities(FAC)groups, coordinating budgetary items, workingdirectly with group/Function managers in preparing budget,capacity, and capability.
Communicate CRE and FAC planning andcritical information pertaining to space planning and activities affecting SR or the site.
Education and experience
R equires 11 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a Master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD, in an engineering or research‑enabled environment.
Experience as an Associate in Project Management, Sr. Planner or Project Manager of large and complex projects.
Expert knowledge in the area of Project Management, data analysis, and supportive tooling [MS Excel (pivot tables), MS Access, MS Project].
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and electronic e-mail systems.
Understanding of Change Managementprocess and approach.
PMI certification or equivalent (e.g. CAPM, PMP, IPMA) desired.
Skills
Sufficient technical knowledge and experience to be able to communicate effectively with various teams, and to check/review their plans and progress.
Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
Ability to effectively convey information in graphical and chart formats.
Good meeting practices (proper attendance, agendas, start/stop times, minutes, actions, follow-through).
Ability to define and track short and long-term goals and resources.
Strong organizational skills.
May require travel(~15%)dependent on business needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence, motivate, mentor and lead team resources.
Ability to solve problems and implement solutions to complex problems with available resources.
Ability to lead and manage teams to successfully meet their commitments.
Able to takeabstract ideas and progressthemtodefinedobjectives and results.
Excellent organizational, reasoning, planning and motivational skills.
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$140,625-210,938
Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
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Who are we?
ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world.
What do we do?
We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to create billions of tiny structures on silicon that together make up a microchip. We push our technology to new limits to enable our customers to create smaller, faster and more powerful chips.
Who are our people?
While you may think that only engineers and mathematicians work at ASML, you'll be surprised to find out that our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Across ASML, we have dedicated teams that manage customer support, communications and media, IT, software development and more. Every team in the company is essential for pushing our technology and the industry forward.
If you love to tackle challenges and innovate in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment with all the flexibility and freedom to unleash your full potential, ASML is the place to be.
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