Head of US Communications Job in United States

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

Working at ASML
We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

Head of US Communications Job Description

IntroductionASML 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. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.Job MissionFor a company built on technology leadership, attracting andretaining talented people is business critical. ASML’s Communications teamcontributes to achieving this goal by building the company’s reputation andemployer brand, communicating its strategy and achievements, and fosteringemployee engagement, pride and connectedness. Job Description The U.S. Communications team was formed in 2018 with theambition to maximize the value provided to ASML’s U.S. business, through integratedcommunications that span internal communications, PR/media relations, employerbranding and recruitment marketing.

The distance to ASML’s headquarters poses unique challengesand opportunities. It requires an empowered team, which in turn requires highcompetence in all aspects of communications and a deep understanding of ASML’sbusiness, culture, priorities and organization, to be able to prioritize and makegood decisions without constantly consulting the headquarters team. The smallsize of the U.S. team and relatively smaller size of ASML’s locations in theU.S. also provide the opportunity for innovation and experimentation.

The Head of U.S. Communications will ensure the team continuesto develop its competence, stays focused on high-value activities, and delivershigh-quality communications initiatives that are aligned with the needs of thebusiness. In addition, the complexity of ASML’s U.S. organization requires theability to manage a large set of stakeholders. Since the team is still young inits current configuration, it continues to need an experienced coach and teambuilder.EducationMaster’s degree or equivalent experienceScience/technology background a plusExperience10-15 years of relevant experiencePersonal skillsStrategy and business understanding: Can explain corporatestrategy and business impact, including business financials. Knows industrytrends. Critically and logically evaluates costs, risks, benefits andalternatives before making decisions. Anticipates important global trends thatmay impact business plans or communications.Technology understanding: Familiar with industry trends,technology of our customers. Can explain the principles of lithography to ageneral audience. Interpret complex technology, grasp first principles, andhelp improve key messages (for self and others). Critical thinking and analytical skills: Assesses multiplevariabilities and interdependencies. Identifies key problem drivers.Anticipates opportunities and challenges, coaches others and proactivelyadvises management.Consultation capabilities: Valued communications coach andadvisor for leaders. Expert at adapting communication style to preference ofaudience.Focus on delivering value: Shapes function to focus onoutcomes-based communications and results. Manages and develops team (incl.budget). Expertise in influencing business strategies, ensuring alignment andimpact of the strategic communication plan. Provides sustainable businesssolutions for an unclear demand. Aligns the organizational structure to supportresults focus. Can teach others how to build and use a strategic communicationplan.Stakeholder management: Manages multiple stakeholders.Identifies cross-sectoral opportunities and makes it happen. Can independentlyfind a way out of ambiguous situations.Initiative, entrepreneurship, vision: Actively influencesstakeholders and brings up and defends initiatives to improve business success.Leadership skills: Leads internal projects and ensuresaccountability. Understands team dynamics and each other’s strengths andweaknesses. Sets clear goals for team and ensures responsibility. Activelyimproves team’s knowledge and skills. Delegates job but accountable for team’ssuccess. Deals with resistance and under-performance. Coaches and mentors.Context of the positionYou will be part of ASML’s global communications management teamand report to the Vice President Communications. You may occasionally berequired to travel to other ASML locations, notably other U.S. sites and theheadquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Other informationTo be completed
 

Head of US Communications Job Requirements

10-15 years of relevant

Strategy and business understanding: Can explain corporate

You will be part of ASML’s global communications management team

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