Strategic Portfolio & Business Operations Manager, Research

ASML US LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster cheaper more energy-efficient microchips. We design develop integrate market and service these advanced machines which enable our customers - the worlds leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips which in turn leads to smaller more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven the Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton CT Chandler AZ San Jose CA and San Diego CA.

The Strategic Portfolio and Business Operations Manager Research drives the maturity effectiveness and strategic execution of the Research organization by integrating portfolio management operational governance resource planning financial coordination process development and stakeholder reporting. This role supportsSourceResearch strategy deployment while ensuring that local and cross-site operational processes decision-making forums performance indicators and communication channels are structured aligned and continuouslysupported andimproved.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzeoptimize andmaintaina balanced Research project and program portfolio aligned with strategic priorities stakeholderneedsrequirements available resources and agreed businessobjectives.

• Prepare portfolio strategy budget capacity and performance updates for Research leadership BL/CTO reviews site leadership forums program meetings and other key decision-making bodies.

• Coordinate the development implementation and realization of Research strategy including cross-sector alignment annual goal setting operational KPI tracking and progress reporting.

• Design document implement and sustain effectiveSource Researchways of working processes procedures and governance structures for Research operations including finance CAPEX/OPEX headcount capacity reporting meeting cadence and action tracking.

• Lead resource-management deliverables including budget-setting support latest-estimate coordination long-term financial planning headcount tracking capacity assumptions workload analysis and alignment with program roadmaps.

• Develop operational tools such asreporting views data analyses dashboards and decision-making materials that enable clear concisetimely and actionable communication to stakeholders.

• Partner with Research leadership program managers finance HR PMO facilities corporate real estate function managers and cross-site business counterparts to align plans resolve mismatchesvalidateprocess changes and secure effective execution.

• Identifyoperational risks timing constraints improvement opportunities and strategic challenges through regular feedback loops with function managers program leads and site stakeholders.

• Coordinate and support key Research meetingscontent including staff meetings technologyreview meetings roadmap discussions financial carousel meetings program forums project deep dives and leadership preparation sessions.

• Own andmaintainaction trackers meeting follow-ups distribution lists SharePoint program organization and related knowledge-transfer mechanisms to ensure continuity and accountability.

• Orchestrate internal and cross-sector communications including global communication plans annual reporting inputs stakeholder updates and critical information related to Research operations site planning space planning and organizational changes.

• Operates across global Research strategy and local site execution requiring alignment between long-term innovation priorities short-term operational deliverables and changing business needs.

• Balances portfolio budget headcount capacity governance and communication priorities whilemaintainingclarity for leadership program teams and functional stakeholders.

• Translates abstract strategic challenges and operational data into actionable decisions structured processes measurableobjectives and sustainable ways of working.

• Ensures improvement initiatives mature frominitialsetup to sustained execution while preserving organizational readiness stakeholder engagement and accountability.

• Contributes to a cohesive motivated and result-driven Research organization by enabling transparent prioritization reliable reporting effective meeting practices and clear ownership of follow-ups.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• 10 years of relevant experience with aBachelorsdegree 8 years with aMastersdegree or 4 years with a PhD in an researchenabledenvironment is highly desirable.

• Academic working level obtained through education and professional experience; university degree MSc or equivalent in Business Administration Engineering or a related field preferred.

• Significant experiencein portfolio management program or project management business operations operational excellence change management or organizational improvement.

• Experience supporting complex Research R&D engineering innovation or technical organizations with cross-functional and cross-site stakeholders.

• Strong capability in budget planning latest-estimate coordination CAPEX/OPEX tracking headcount management workload analysis long-term capacity planning and performance reporting.

• Expert knowledge of project management methods data analysis reporting tools and supportive systems such as Microsoft Excel Access Project SharePoint Office applications and electronic communication tools.

• Ability to translate data into written graphical and executive-ready reporting formats that support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.

• Sufficient technical understanding to communicate effectively with scientific engineering program finance HR facilities and leadership stakeholders and to review plans and progress critically.

• PMI certification or equivalent such as CAPM PMP or IPMA is desirable.

• Strategic thinking analytical reasoning and problem solving.

• Decision quality including the ability to build sound business cases structure decision-making processes and drivetimelyconclusions.

• Strong organizational sensitivity stakeholder management influencing skills and ability to work across executive managerial technical and operational levels.

• Excellent written verbal graphical and executive communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal teamworkcustomer-service mentoring and leadership capabilities.

• Ability to convert abstract ideas into definedobjectives measurable outcomes implementation plans and sustained operational practicesincluding simplification of complex topics into tactically-sound messaging.

• Excellent planning organizational reasoning prioritization and motivational skills.

• Able to stand-in and provide input and guidance in place of Source Research leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch.

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment.

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• The employee may be required to travel based on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

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 Companys 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.

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