Communications Project Leader

The global Communications team helps ASML engage with key audiences to build understanding, adapt, and protect our reputation. Within the Strategy, Insights & Operations (SIO) team, we are seeking a Communications Project Leader. This role is designed as a landing position (approx. 2 years) to drive cross-functional projects while transitioning into a content-focused communications role over the coming years, fully supported by training and senior mentorship.

Your Impact in This Role

In this position, you combine project delivery with communications development, working on 3–6 month initiatives alongside multi-disciplinary teams:

• Project management & planning: You own project plans, establish governance, and manage resources (typically 1–3 FTE, including external suppliers) to ensure deliverables meet organizational standards.
• Requirements & improvement: You analyze business needs, elicit project requirements, and drive process improvements across Strategy, Insights, Operations, and Governance.
• Stakeholder management: You build strong relationships with internal customers, regional communications colleagues, and external partners to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Risk & benefit realization: You evaluate project risks, solve logistical or process issues, and track post-implementation business benefits.
• Team leadership & development: You direct small project teams, structure meeting rhythms, and mentor team members while receiving guidance to build your own comms expertise.

Functie-eisen

To be successful in this landing role and transition smoothly into a communications career, you bring:

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field;
• 4+ years of professional work experience within a high-tech environment;
• 2+ years of project & delivery management experience within ASML (e.g., as a PL, PO, SM, Output Leader, or PMO);
• Solid understanding of ASML products, technologies, and organizational structures;
• Advanced proficiency in the English language (C1 level or higher).

Competenties

• Growth mindset & ambition: You possess a strong desire to transition into a corporate communications career path and are eager to participate in formal training programs.
• Stakeholder & advisory skills: You build trust easily, navigate cross-functional boundaries, and effectively manage stakeholder needs across different organizational levels.
• Structured & analytical: You apply project management standards with discipline, proactively identify risks, and translate complex requirements into actionable roadmaps.
• Leadership & coaching: You lead small project teams with clarity, foster open communication, and take initiative to continuously improve processes & team capabilities.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• A gross monthly salary between €5,500 and €6,000 based on a 40-hour workweek, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A fixed-term contract, with the prospect of a permanent contract.
• A monthly Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 8.76% of your salary that you can deploy flexibly.
• 25 holiday days; 5 days can be included in the IKB budget.
• A solid travel allowance; an NS Business Card or € 0.23 per kilometer.
• A sabbatical scheme; up to 12 months every three years.
• Flexible public holidays; the freedom to exchange standard public holidays for alternative ones.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to work hybrid.
• A good pension scheme with ASR Cappital.
• Additional allowances for internet, phone, and a home office budget.
• A training budget, coaching, and unlimited access to the Randstad Professional Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs.
• Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.
• And there is more. Feel free to contact me. I would be happy to tell you more about the full employee benefits package.

Bedrijfsinformatie

ASML is a Dutch high-tech company and one of the leading suppliers of machinery for the semiconductor industry—specifically steppers and scanners used in the manufacturing of microchips. Its customers are predominantly chip manufacturers. ASML's headquarters and corporate complex are located in Veldhoven, where both research and development (R&D) and cleanroom assembly take place. The company also operates sixty service points across fourteen countries to support the installation and delivery of machines and spare parts.

ASML originated from a joint venture between ASM International and Royal Philips. While ASML operates worldwide, the majority of its customers are located in Asia. In 2011, 66% of its revenue was generated in this region, alongside 25% in the United States and slightly less than 9% in Europe. Their largest customer accounted for a quarter of the total revenue.

ASML's primary supplier is Zeiss, a manufacturer of lenses and optical components. Zeiss accounts for slightly less than 30% of ASML's total procurement costs. Due to their significant mutual interests, the two companies have formed a strategic alliance, which can only be terminated if either party provides three years' prior notice. ASML invests heavily in research and development.

Inclusiviteit en diversiteit

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