Operations Transformation Manager

Introduction to the Job

As an Operations Transformation Manager, you help shape the future of advanced lithography. You make it possible for ASML to deliver innovative technology that powers the world’s most advanced chips. In this role, you guide complex manufacturing initiatives that improve quality, increase efficiency, and support our long‑term growth in San Diego and across global sites.

You work at the intersection of strategy and execution. Your efforts ensure our teams stay aligned, our programs stay on track, and our manufacturing operations continue to evolve as ASML expands production of EUV and DUV products.

• Lead manufacturing programs and work streams, ensuring alignment across teams and functions.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable plans with measurable milestones.
• Prepare and coordinate leadership meetings, operational reviews, and communication sessions.
• Drive end‑to‑end process improvements using structured problem‑solving approaches.
• Standardize processes and maintain documentation to support consistency.
• Lead change management activities, including training and stakeholder communication.
• Support workforce planning, capability development, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or program management.
• If you hold a Master’s degree: minimum three years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or program management.
• Experience leading complex initiatives in high‑tech or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience using tools such as SAP, ERP systems, or data‑analysis software.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and guide diverse teams.

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view.

You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Communicate clearly and adjust your message to different audiences.
• Build strong relationships across teams and functions.
• Approach challenges with analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving.
• Act proactively and take ownership of open issues.
• Collaborate effectively in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple timelines.
• Facilitate discussions and drive alignment among stakeholders.
• Maintain a calm and focused approach when navigating change.
• Demonstrate integrity, consistency, and follow‑through.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Will require travel dependent on business needs.
• Can work under deadlines.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.

The current base annual salary range for this…