ASIC Design Project Leader

Overview

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is a global provider of advanced sensing technologies used in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, environmental monitoring, medical imaging, and scientific research.

The ASIC Design Project Leader in Enschede, NL is accountable for the successful delivery of projects from kickoff through completion. The role ensures alignment with scope, schedule, budget, specifications, and Bill of Materials cost, leading cross‑functional teams and maintaining transparency in project performance.

• Project Execution & Planning
  • Establish and maintain the Project Charter and detailed project plan from kickoff through release‑for‑sale milestone.
  • Secure and negotiate resource allocation with line managers and the Operations Lead for execution in line with constraints.
  • Continuously update project planning to ensure predictability in timelines, costs, and resource usage (labour, non‑labour, Cap Ex).
• Cost & Performance Management
  • Closely monitor project budgets and BoM costs.
  • Identify, track, and report cost deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
  • Maintain strong financial discipline across all project phases.
• Governance & Reporting
  • Provide weekly updates on progress, risks, and performance at operations meetings.
  • Proactively flag and escalate deviations in schedule, cost, or scope based on Charter‑defined criteria.
  • Initiate and manage Change‑of‑Scope (CoS) processes when required.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including project teams, departments, resource managers, customers, and suppliers.
  • Lead and coordinate milestone reviews, progress meetings, and reporting activities.
  • Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication across all stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Problem Solving
  • Lead and motivate project teams to achieve deliverables and milestones.
  • Identify bottlenecks and risks, contribute to solutions, and drive implementation.
  • In smaller projects, contribute technically while maintaining leadership accountability.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Actively pursue professional development in project management practices.
  • Contribute to improving project execution frameworks, processes, and tools.

• Drive adoption of best practices across projects (planning, reporting, governance, budget control).
• Provide performance input to group leaders on project team members.
• Provide operational support and proactively identify, document, and promote emerging best practices across projects and processes.
• Maintain a strong understanding of organizational structure, business strategy, and ways of working.
• Take initiative to drive improvements beyond direct project scope.

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc or higher) in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a Project Leader role.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex projects.
• Solid financial acumen (budgeting, cost tracking).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO
  9001 quality systems and risk management principles.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to operate independently (“self‑steering”).