Senior Project Lead - Operational Excellence Business Improvements

Senior Project Lead – Wilton Factory Operational Excellence ASML US 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 world’s leading chipmakers – to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. The Senior Project Lead is part of the Project and Change Management team within ASML Wilton Factory’s Operational Excellence organization. Operational Excellence drives continuous and structural improvements related to ways of working, processes and IT tooling. The Senior Project Lead will lead complex implementations of software, tools and process change within Wilton Factory manufacturing and operations. The Senior Project Lead scopes, plans, budgets, executes/drives and reports on these complex and strategic projects, which are typically cross‑departmental and cross‑business line (e.g., spanning D&E, logistics, planning, engineering, manufacturing and/or DUV, EUV and Optical Fabrication). Role and Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end delivery of one or more complex, cross‑functional improvement projects, including defining the project team, gaining approval on project plan, managing end‑to‑end project planning and executing project deliverables, establishing accurate project reporting, tracking project financials and transferring the project to business process owners upon project close. Manage key stakeholders across Wilton Factory to align and prioritize needs for new processes or improvements, ensuring continuous commitment of WF key stakeholders at all levels to make the project a success. Identify project dependencies across the factory and create project roadmaps with clear timelines and objectives, driving execution rigor and translating strategic priorities into executable delivery plans. Plan and coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Evaluate financial consequences and business case of required improvements, including resources; develop a strong understanding of the business and own the business case and value realization; quantify benefits, assess financial and resource implications, and ensure delivery of targeted impact. Collaborate with IT business partners and teams throughout application testing phases (e.g., SIT, UAT), ensuring test scripts accurately represent the business process flows and collecting feedback via end users to drive business user adoption on release. Lead and develop high‑performing project teams, defining a clear vision and outcomes while providing direction on how to achieve them; effectively manage resources across projects and adjust team composition as needed, fostering an environment of open communication and continuous feedback. Coach and mentor team members to strengthen capability, engagement, performance and overall delivery maturity. Manage project governance by providing clear, fact‑based reporting and steering decision‑making through Project Boards and senior management forums, managing the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization. Lead and embed change management, ensuring adoption of new processes, tools and ways of working through structured communication and stakeholder engagement, ensuring sustainable handover to line organization and securing long‑term impact. Remove barriers and address risks/escalations, ensuring momentum and on‑time delivery in a complex, dynamic environment. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required – preferably a technical field or business administration. MBA preferred. Extensive experience with project management methodologies, project reporting and risk analysis and management; certification in Prince2 or PMBOK foundation & practitioner preferred. Experience leading and deploying complex enterprise transformation projects, including improvements to IT applications and infrastructure; SAP experience preferred. 7+ years proven track record in managing cross‑departmental projects in a fast‑paced, technical environment with demonstrated delivery of business impact. Experience driving organizational change within complex stakeholder environments. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred (e.g., high‑tech, semiconductor or similar). Experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement, including roles such as project lead or process improvement leader. Experience working with Agile practices and mindset preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder. Skills A hands‑on, pragmatic mindset; comfortable engaging directly with stakeholders, including the shopfloor. A continuous improvement mindset; instinctively looking for waste, variation and flow issues. Sharp observation and situational awareness, with the ability to read people, dynamics and operational signals and respond effectively. Learning agility and the ability to quickly absorb and apply new concepts, tools and ways of working. Data‑driven decision making; interpreting data, translating insight into action and connecting it to business impact. Customer focus and the ability to prioritize based on customer value, quality and delivery performance. High attention to detail and execution rigor, with a focus on accuracy and completeness. Resilience in a dynamic environment and the ability to perform effectively under pressure, shifting priorities and tight timelines. Strong written and verbal communication; clearly communicating difficult concepts to diverse stakeholder groups and senior leaders. Effective stakeholder management by building trust and driving alignment across teams, functions and leadership. Structured way of working—able to operate independently within defined processes while improving and challenging them where needed. Diversity & 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. Physical Demands and Safety The role requires routine sitting, walking, talking, hearing, use of hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, stretching, occasional movement around the campus, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and possible travel. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position may require access to controlled technology as defined in the 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 the company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology. Additional Physical Exposure There is potential exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents. EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr ASML