Senior IT Line Manager

Introduction to the job

Founded in 1984, ASML is the world's leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or chips. ASML has its headquarters in Veldhoven the Netherlands and has R&D and manufacturing operations in North America, Asia and Europe.

The IT sector supports information management, infrastructure and automation and optimization of key business processes across ASML. The ICT infrastructure, hardware and applications are absolutely mission-critical for almost all ASML’s internal and external activities.

Recently ASML IT has completed an Agile transformation based on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and is currently further optimizing the global operating model and processes.

Are you an experienced, passionate and pro-active Group Leader? Then we are looking for you!

Job Summary

You are an excellent people manager in an Agile/SAFe world with knowledge of Delivery processes (esp. Logistics, Custom & Trade and Freight). You are keen on developing and coaching individuals to become valuable members of high-performing teams. You have a good understanding of the various expertise involved in building and maintaining IT solutions in a global organization. As a member of the management team you will closely collaborate with the leading coalition of the Agile Release Train (ART) within the IT Solution Delivery Operation Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and Planning & Delivery department (SS&P-P&D). Each ART has a leading coalition, consisting of a release train engineer (RTE), chief product owner (CPO) and the system architect (SA). You collaborate intensively with the leading coalitions of the ARTs to balance development with delivery. You have an intrinsic drive towards continuous improvement. As a manager you will also be responsible for budgeting, working with suppliers and areas of general interest to your team.

Role and responsibilities

• You will be part of the management team responsible for driving the management agenda of the IT Solution Delivery Operations department.
• You will be a delegate IT business partner of “Head of Portfolio SS&P-P&D”. As business partner you will be responsible for the delivery of a subset of the IT portfolio in predominantly Planning & Delivery domain;
• Drives the IT-business relationship management & understands business priorities and expectations;
• Align and partner with the Agile Release Trains (ART’s) that operate in SS&P and pre-dominantly P&D business sector;
• Build strong relationship network and manage stakeholders cross IT and business.
• Represent IT and participate in the x-sector governance and collaboration with other ASML departments.
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of IT professionals.
• Responsible for organizing and optimizing the team structure for efficient IT solution delivery in the IT SS&P and pre-dominantly P&D Portfolio.
• Identify staffing needs within the ART based on the required competencies. This in collaboration with your leading coalition of the ART;
• Develop and implement the People and Sourcing Strategy, incl best & right shoring plus partner model.
• Support your internal employees with their personal and professional development as well as providing career coaching to your employees;
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Education and experience

Acting in a group lead role at ASML requires a good mix between excellent soft skills and proven experience, having acted in relevant positions in similar, global companies. You are naturally able to communicate across multiple layers within an organization and are effectively deal with resistance from your (business) stakeholders. As we are working in a high-pressure environment, you are very well able to handle yourself (and your teams) in a similar environment. In this role you are tasked to bring Agile (servant) leadership to the table and are a strong coach who is able to influence without power in both your teams and towards your stakeholders.

Ideally you bring the following experience:

• At least 5 years of experience building self-organizing teams in similar line-management positions;
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• You have a proven experience in relevant environments, it is key to understand our processes and domain;
• Experience with managing vendors and external personal as well as experienced in managing internationally distributed teams;
• At least a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics or equivalent by experience.

Other information

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.