Internal Communications Business Partner MFS

Introduction to the job

Organizations of any size need excellent communication to function, and in large and complex organizations, the importance of communication is magnified. Empowered employees need knowledge and information to understand the big picture and make smart decisions, and leaders who understand the potential of communication to help achieve business results need the right tools, platforms, and hands-on support to increase their impact.

As ASML communications professionals, we are much more than information purveyors or internal journalists: we support ASML in its ambition to grow, mature and meet the increasing demands of the semiconductor market. Will you join us?

Role and responsibilities

You will be the Internal Communications Business Partner (Domain Expert) for Manufacturing Services (MFS), part of the global Manufacturing organization. MFS includes more than 900 employees working to support ASML’s global network of factories in the areas of: production logistics, Security, IT support, and training and development.
You will work closely with the Head of MFS, who is also a member of the global Manufacturing management team. You will partner with stakeholders to provide communication that contributes to the success of key business-and employee engagement initiatives.

You will be part of an internal communications team organized according to the agile methodology, which means you will have your own responsibilities as partner to MFS, while also contributing to the communication strategy and initiatives of other ASML stakeholders, who are increasingly organizing themselves across sectors on key topics (as we are). In your role you will:

• Lead, coordinate and deliver (strategic) internal communications initiatives
• Create relevant communications content and assets for MFS colleagues in Veldhoven and for an internal global audience.

Also required of this role is measuring the effectiveness of communications and managing your business leader’s budget and/or spend on communications as agreed in the annual communications plan. Together with your head of team you will ensure our communications initiatives:

• Have clear objectives and are tied to business goals
• These objectives can be measured and evaluated
• Ultimately answer the question, “did we make a difference?”

You will work with your peers across other teams, to identify new opportunities for cross-functional or company-wide communications initiatives.

Education and experience

• 6+ years of relevant experience in internal and/or corporate communications
• Bachelor education in a relevant field
• Advanced English skills (C1 or higher)
• Dutch skills is an advantage, but not a must

Skills

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:

• You have a natural ability to build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders to work with them to address and overcome barriers to effective communication.
• Addressing challenges and creating a basis for communication to have impact comes naturally to you.
• You can give strategic communications advice to your stakeholders.
• You can break complex problems and opportunities into executable tasks and pragmatic deliverables, even in moments of ambiguity.
• You are able to translate corporate strategy and objectives into tangible and engaging communication to employees throughout the depth of the organization.
• You are a true team player who believes that the contribution of the team creates more impact, and you are a strong contributor to team development.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment. You have the attitude and enthusiasm to match the proactive and pragmatic mentality of the stakeholders in a Manufacturing setting.
• You are a communications professional with a proven track record in working with leadership teams in a complex, international and multiple-stakeholder environment.

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. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

The Head of MFS and most of his direct staff are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. MFS will increasingly service the factories around the globe as well.

You will join the Internal Communications (IC) team and report to the manager of the Sectors & Programs IC team. The team includes other communications business partners and professionals supporting two of our Board of Management members, five major sectors and larger transformation programs.

You will be part of a large communications team with a variety of backgrounds and nationalities, and you will be offered opportunities to develop your skills and your career. Global Corporate Communications at ASML covers media, employee branding, center of expertise (branding, digital, content, events, and channels) as well as internal communications.

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