Introduction to the job

ASML is a high-tech company and leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. We manufacture complex lithography machines used by chip manufacturers to produce integrated circuits or computer chips. What we do is at the heart of all electronic devices that inform, entertain and connect us. More than 20,000 employees develop and manufacture key components for ASML lithography systems at our facilities in the Netherlands.

It is essential that ASML's property, plants and equipment, buildings, real estate and services are maintained at a consistently high level to realize our growth targets. The Corporate Real Estate (CRE) organization is a centralized department that is responsible for CRE activities worldwide, serving >40,000 employees.

Role and responsibilities

As the manager operations/tactical asset management you are responsible for securing Operational Safety and Business Continuity for all of our factories and offices in the Netherlands. You will take a leading role over our contractors (main contractors and single service providers), in daily business, e.g. the Control Room, Lock Out Tag Out, Permit-to-Work and ticketing processes responding to failures and business demands.

As the manager of operations/tactical asset management, you will lead the team, overseeing the development and performance of your team members. You will be responsible for managing all hard services operations across the Netherlands, both on and off the Veldhoven Campus. Your role will involve stakeholder management, acting like a bridge between various teams and ensuring alignment with the strategic asset management team to adjust strategies based on operational and tactical insights.

You will focus on maintaining safety and business continuity in the short term, and will play an active role in designing, implementing, and securing all operational processes. This includes financial responsibilities such as budgeting, forecasting, and validating costs, as well as managing supplier and contract relationships.

As manager operations/tactical asset management you will be in contact with a lot of stakeholders. You are responsible for operational customer contact, and alignment with the Business Partners of Corporate Real Estate. Your Operations/Tactical Asset Management team consists of technical facility and services managers, and several support and specialist functions.

Your peer managers are the Manager Strategic Asset Management, Manager Soft Services, the Manager Competence and Manager Commissioning & Acceptance. You will report to the Head of Facilities and Maintenance and are part of the F&M management team.

In addition to the responsibilities and tasks mentioned above, as a manager of the operations and tactical asset management, you will also be faced with the following tasks and responsibilities:

Alignment with supplier & contract management.

People and Asset Safety (lototo, permit to work, etc.).

High Priority Response (failures and request) / Control Room and 24/7 Services.

Take the lead in case of escalations regarding Safety and Business Continuity issues.

Low priority response management of failures, requests, information and complaints (FRIC).

Responsible for operational reporting.

Maintenance Project Portfolio.

Facility shutdown management.

Education and experience

Completed master's degree in engineering, asset management or business administration.

At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in a similar complex (industrial) environment.

At least 5 years of experience in (industrial / operational) management function.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

Analytical and strategic competent, but capable to implement tactical solutions with a team (pragmatic).

Social skills; emphatic, listening, enthusing, creating room for innovation/creativity, coaching & collaborating.

Strong leadership skills.

Teambuilding and coaching skills.

Excellent communications skills (English and Dutch), both written and verbal, dealing with senior and medior management levels, peers, teams, service providers, contractors and consultants.

High organizational sensitivity and situational awareness.

Strongly results-orientated with a corresponding sense of responsibility; directs work and ensures accountability.

Excellent decision-making skills in fast-changing and complex environments, and capable of dealing with uncertainties.

Other information

We are looking for people who can shape the future with us and inspire themselves and others for innovative technologies, new challenges and future-oriented solutions. Does this appeal to you? Then apply using our online application form, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible joining date. Kindly upload an updated version of your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation to apply for this specific role at ASML. We look forward to receiving your application.

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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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