Manager Corporate Strategy
ASML is a world leading manufacturer of chip-making equipment. With its state-of-the-art technology, the company empowers its customers to develop ever faster, smaller, cheaper and more energy efficient computer chips. The Manager Corporate Strategy drives strategy creation and execution, shaping ASML’s sustainable future. The opportunity is perfect for Strategy Consultants at Engagement Manager / Project Leader level who look for a high-impact role with lots of exposure and exciting next steps.
Changing the world, one nanometer at a time
There is a big chance ASML is part of the electronic device you’re using right now. The company’s lithography technology – which uses light to print tiny patterns on silicon – is fundamental to the mass production of computer chips. ASML’s portfolio includes the hardware, software and services that enable the world’s leading chipmakers to increase the value and reduce the cost of a chip.
Entering the time of immersive computing, everybody and everything will be connected and the lines between the physical and the digital will (further) blur. There will be advancements such as 5G connectivity, AI, autonomous cars and artificial neural networks. ASML’s technological innovations work as a catalyst for these developments.
The lithography leader is headquartered in Veldhoven and employs nearly 25,000 people worldwide, spread across 60+ offices in 16 countries. In 2020, ASML’s net sales added up to 14 billion euro’s. Key to success is strong focus on R&D, manufacturing and customer support.
Requirements*
- MSc or PhD in physics, electronics or engineering
- Current Project Leader / Engagement Manager at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, preferably with experience in the high-tech industry
- MBA is a plus
- All-round profile: analytical, strategic, communicative, motivational and coordinating
- Self-starter with a pragmatic attitude
- Sharp communicator
- Change leader and networker
Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.
Manager Corporate Strategy
The Manager Corporate Strategy drives the creation and execution of actionable business strategies that allow ASML to keep pushing boundaries. This professional is a member of Corporate Strategy; a small, professional and high-impact team that’s being led by Vice President Jeroen Kemp (former ADL).
The Manager Corporate Strategy works on a wide variety of strategic topics:
- Initiate and drive cross-company strategic initiatives, typically involving multiple business lines and/or sectors. Topics could range from expansion and new market strategies to sustainability and from developing new business models or client propositions (e.g. around data analytics and services) to industrial transformation.
- Drive global strategic planning processes and projects. The Manager Corporate Strategy contributes to a world-class strategic planning process and secures the deployment of strategic business priorities throughout the organization.
- Support the Board of Management in developing ASML’s long-term (5 to 10+ years) strategic direction. This role supports industry positioning, M&A and the exploration of corporate development options.
The broad set of priorities make the role of Manager Corporate Strategy diverse and challenging. It offers the chance to work closely together with the Executive Committee and other senior stakeholders, making it a perfect landing spot for former Strategy Consultants.
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