SS&P - Transfer Project Lead - Linkou at ASML in Linkou, Taiwan

SS&P - Transfer Project Lead - Linkou

Location: Linkou, Taiwan

Introduction

ASML has experienced exponential growth, and as we rely heavily on our supply chain, so has our supply

chain ecosystem. In the coming years we anticipated continued growth that will demand a significant

transformation across our global supply network. In order to tackle this strategic challenge and help

Shape & Drive the transformation in our supply chain, we are introducing the role of Transfer Project

Lead within Industrialization Team of the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization. This role will

be instrumental in implementing ASML’s transfer strategy, supporting our ambition of global supply

chain resilience and scalability. If you are passionate about transfer project management, have a proven

track record of execution, and are motivated to make a difference in a dynamic, high-tech environment

then we look forward to talking with you.

Job Mission

The Transfer Project Lead leads x-functional teams responsible for a number of supply chain transfers

for complex parts and modules and to meet the required QLTCS (Quality, Logistic, Technology, cost,

Sustainability) specifications. This role is also part of cross-discipline management team including

development & Engineering, Product Mgmt., Manufacturing, Customer Support, and Sourcing &

Procurement with focus on sourcing and procurement deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

o Manage and lead a team of cross-discipline team members to achieve ASML product transfer

strategies.

o Apply ASML’s project management standards to lead coordination of Initiation, Plan, Execution,

and Closure phases to achieve ASML product transfer strategies.

o To deliver the sourcing and supply chain requirements with sourcing managers (SL) and category

managers (CM), to meet the agreed quality (Q), material availability and move rate (L),

technology performance (T), cost (C), and sustainability (S) requirements.

o To industrialize ASML supply chain, by NPI New Product Industrialization directly with suppliers

in Asia, or by transferring NPI suppliers in Europe & US regions to HVM suppliers in Asia region.

o Develop and manage the project plan of above supply chain industrialization, including breaking

a complex project into sequential and parallel tasks, ownership assignment, timeline, resource

requirement, risk identification and mitigation, supplier selection, and track supplier

performance with other Sourcing and Procurement departments.

o Play a pivotal role to consolidate and secure the deliverables from other sectors in order to

execute the supply chain transfer. Sectors include D&E, Quality & Logistics Q&L, and Sourcing.

Deliverables include part technical specification and drawings, sourcing statement of work, parts

quality reports, product costing analysis per design, supplier logistics deliverables.

o Establish project governance structure and align with internal and external stakeholders.

o Provide transparent, structured reporting and escalate issues/ barriers to senior management to

address risk and remove bottlenecks.

o Manage and communicate the closure report including LLs/ Best practices.

o Drive functional effective collaboration and continuous process improvement.

o Subject matter expert in ASML’s project management standards and process.

Education

• Master’s degree with well-established knowledge in both technical disciplines and business

management.

• An MBA from US or European institution is preferred, particularly with a focus in engineering,

operations, sourcing, supply chain, or sales key account management background.

Experience

o Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably in major international company,

especially in semiconductor equipment, aerospace, medical or other business-to-business

technical industries.

o Over 7 years of project management experience leading complex, large-scale projects,

preferably by low volume and experience in supply chain management in business-to-business

technical environments.

o Proven track record of project or business leadership, i.e. driving and leading complex cross

department projects from project initiation, planning, execution to results, engaging

stakeholders at various levels.

o Experience of working in matrix organizations, both locally and globally, is preferred.

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Personal skills

o Proactive, energetic, and persevere to drive for success.

o Self-starter and motivator with entrepreneurial spirits and can-do attitude. Focus on achieving

result and end goals instead of just following business process.

o Ability to deal with ambiguity and take pragmatic approach.

o Good logical thinking and problem solving skills. Could work independently to identify and solve

problems in a timely manner and escalate when necessary.

o Ability to influence cross-sector stakeholders without direct authority in a matrix organization

structure.

o Ability to communicate clearly and create buy-in across multiple decision levels.

o Business, financial and commercial acumen. Technical background is preferred.

o Being able to perform under pressure and willing to embrace challenges and changes.

o A team builder, could lead and team work across sectors, with stakeholders from local and

global

o Must: fluent in English speaking, listening and writing, with TOEIC > 850

o Must: excellent business communication skills, with stakeholders at all levels, internal with

executives and external with suppliers

Context of the position

ASML is a leading provider of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry, employing

over 40,000+ people in 16 countries. Its success is based on four pillars: technology leadership combined

with customer and supplier intimacy, highly efficient manufacturing processes and entrepreneurial

people. The Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Department is responsible for all supplier interactions.

Other information

This role requires regular collaboration with both local and international stakeholders. As such,

occasional business travel is expected.

Inclusion and diversity

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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