Project Leader, Program Management

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

"We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team! Although we do not have an immediate opening, we value proactive candidates like yourself who are looking to build a meaningful career with ASML. We will keep your application on file and confidential for future consideration. (Applying to a "future openings" posting does not guarantee employment)."

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Introduction to the job

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.

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.

For further information, please see ASML's website at: https://www.asml.com.

The Project Manager will oversee project management, execution, and reporting for cost-related projects across the organization, focusing on initiatives like Re-Use and Commonality. This role involves leading and managing projects from start to finish, developing and maintaining project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, and preparing detailed reports for stakeholders. Currently evolving the culture, ASML is focused on becoming a growth-oriented company that moves fast. Thus, this role is an exciting proposition for the Project Leader to play an integral part in a well positioned, newly created enterprise.

The Wilton Factory Leader reports to the Head of Program Management in Wilton.

Role and Responsibilities

Work closely with the Strategy Execution Manager to ensure high priority programs are completed, including motivating team members with an understanding of the rationale and importance of project success.

Actively engage and align with Sector Heads, Department Managers and Group Leads to secure necessary resources.

Create detailed project plans including resource requirements.

Define deliverables for project team members.

Delegate tasks and follow up.

Communicate project progress to Senior Leadership as well as stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Understand how your project links to the overall organization.

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in Engineering or other technical discipline

Minimum 5 years in a project leadership role preferred

Minimum 8 years of technical experience in a high tech industry preferred

Experience in problem analyses of products and processes

Previous experience within the semiconductor industry or precision engineering field preferred

Previous experience driving cost reduction initiatives preferred

Skills

Strong leadership and delegation

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Change management

Team facilitation

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Continuous process improvement

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Project budget management

System configuration workflow

Detailed project planning

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation; Relationship building

Customer orientation

Multitasking; Decision-making

Process Improvement

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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