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Strategy Lead

ASML

Veldhoven
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Strategic Thinking
Strategy Development
Strategy Execution
Executive Stakeholder Management
Analytical Thinking
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Portfolio Prioritization
Value Realization
Enterprise Strategy Integration
Technology Strategy
Finance Integration
Scenario Analysis
Risk Management
People Management
Innovation Orchestration
Process Improvement

Job Description

Introduction of the job As our IT Strategy Lead, you will shape the enterprise-wide strategy function across DTS, integrating business strategy, technology strategy, portfolio management, finance, and transformation disciplines by translating business ambition into clear priorities, roadmaps, and initiatives. Besides, you will act as the central integrator between strategy, execution, and value delivery. You will report directly to the Head of Office of the CIO. Responsibilities In this role, you are accountable for the strategic direction and value realization of a multi-domain IT portfolio supporting critical business processes across the enterprise. Your responsibilities include: Governing and orchestrating strategy execution across DTS domains and portfolios, monitoring progress and ensuring value realization from transformation programs Defining, developing and continuously refining the IT strategy aligned with company and sector goals; providing enterprise-level strategic insight, scenario analysis, and decision support to executive leadership, translating complex dynamics into actionable strategic choices Driving alignment and prioritization with DTS leadership and domain heads, building strong relationships with business and enterprise strategy stakeholders, and aligning with architecture, data, and delivery teams to ensure realization at scale Identifying, evaluating, and resolving complex strategic risks, interdependencies, and trade-offs across the enterprise, often in situations with limited precedent and competing priorities Leading and developing a high-performing strategy team and continuously improving strategy processes, governance, and execution capabilities. Education, experience and role-relevant background Business, Information Technology or equivalent Experience in strategy development and orchestration of a strategy setting process 10+ years' experience in strategy, management consultancy or corporate strategy function (or similar) 5+ years people management experience Experience orchestrating innovation processes in large corporate organizations. Minimum requirements Senior Strategy Experience: 10+ years of experience in a strategy or management consultancy role, or a corporate strategy function People Management Experience: 5+ years of direct people management experience Enterprise-Scale Integration: Experience integrating business strategy, technology, and finance in enterprise environments. Skills The following skills will be assessed during interviews, covering: Technical / functional skills ("What") Strategic & Conceptual Thinking: strong strategic and conceptual thinking combined with an execution focus Executive Stakeholder Management: excellent stakeholder management and influencing at the executive level Analytical & Data-Driven Mindset: strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable plans Strategy Development & Execution: experience in strategy development and orchestrating a strategy setting process in a large corporate environment Portfolio Prioritization & Value Realization: understanding of how to integrate business strategy, technology strategy, portfolio management, and finance to drive value Behavioral / leadership skills ("How") Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Optimizes work processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Instills trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Develops talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. 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. Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise IT strategy function, aligning business and technology strategy, portfolio management, finance, and transformation priorities. Orchestrate strategy execution and value realization across domains, advise executive leaders, manage strategic risks and trade-offs, and develop the strategy team and its processes.

Requirements

Requires a degree or equivalent background in business, information technology, or a related field, at least 10 years of strategy experience, and at least 5 years of direct people management experience. Candidates should have experience integrating business strategy, technology, and finance at enterprise scale and orchestrating innovation in large organizations.

About ASML

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Who are we? ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world. What do we do? We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to create billions of tiny structures on silicon that together make up a microchip. We push our technology to new limits to enable our customers to create smaller, faster and more powerful chips. Who are our people? While you may think that only engineers and mathematicians work at ASML, you'll be surprised to find out that our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Across ASML, we have dedicated teams that manage customer support, communications and media, IT, software development and more. Every team in the company is essential for pushing our technology and the industry forward. If you love to tackle challenges and innovate in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment with all the flexibility and freedom to unleash your full potential, ASML is the place to be. Join us!

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