ESG Strategy Manager - Social Sustainability

Join ASML’s ESG Sustainability Team

Introduction to the job

As an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry, ASML is committed to being a top performer on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Sustainability. We are on a journey to become GHG neutral in our value chain and have zero waste from our operations to landfill and incineration. We aim to provide an attractive workplace for all employees, contribute to an innovation ecosystem, and be a valued partner in our communities. To achieve these ambitious goals, we are transforming our organization to fully anchor ESG Sustainability in the way we do business.

Are you a strategic thinker who can work in a broad network of senior business stakeholders to build longer-term strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans? Do you have what it takes to translate these ideas into concrete improvements for social sustainability? Do you aspire to create a lasting impact in the dynamic, rapidly changing semiconductor industry? If yes – we welcome you to apply for a position in our team!

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for someone to join our ESG Sustainability Team focusing on the social sustainability themes: Attractive workplace for all, Responsible value chain, Innovation ecosystem, and Valued partner in our communities. In close collaboration with teams across ASML you will:

• Design strategies for social sustainability and prepare proposals on policies and initiatives for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners to enhance social impact, ESG innovation, and sustainability advocacy.
• Advise on performance improvement, stakeholder engagement, change management, and communication.
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop strategic roadmaps, and drive initiatives for an inclusive workplace, attractive communities, STEM education, and ESG innovation.
• Help quantify the benefits of our initiatives and engage with senior leaders to embed and prioritize ESG sustainability in the way we do business.
• Represent ASML at conferences and policy events, contributing to thought leadership and expert insights.

Education and experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience in social impact or ESG innovation, preferably in a corporate or technology-related environment. Applicants with a background in technological research and affinity with social sustainability are also welcome.
• Relevant academic degree, e.g. Sustainability Management, Social Studies, Change Management, or Science and Technology Studies.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering community and sustainability impact strategies, programs, and partnerships.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, such as academics and research institutions, startups and scaleups, universities and educational institutions, local governments, and civil society organizations.
• Ability to evaluate social impact projects and ESG-focused research proposals against sustainability criteria and develop a portfolio aligned with ESG Sustainability goals.
• Systems thinker with strong business sense, delivery capability, and communication skills.
• Hands-on involvement in policy, advocacy, or sustainability advocacy is an asset.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-driven individual who thrives on establishing and managing sustainability in a technically innovative environment.

Other information

You will be part of the ESG Sustainability Strategy team, working in close collaboration with our Program Management team and stakeholders in the business. You will report to a direct report of the Head of ESG Sustainability Strategy.

About ASML

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast, and energy efficient. We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia, and the US.