Application Managed Services Lead

ASML Holding; Veldhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML Holding is seeking an IT Application Managed Services Lead to act as the IT Service Owner for Application Managed Services, bridging business demand with third-party delivery under contract. You will shape efficient structures, ensure availability, performance, and security, and report to the Head of Digital Enterprise Solutions.

The role focuses on leading ITIL processes, managing service contracts, optimizing licenses, and driving cost-saving improvements while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in IT or business leadership.
• 10+ years in IT leadership roles with delivery management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITIL processes (incident, problem, change) and manage full service portfolio lifecycle.
• Governing managed service contracts, conduct QBRs and manage external providers.
• Optimize licenses, control budgets and drive cost-saving improvements.
• Serve as central contact with service providers, align with Value Streams and business stakeholders.
• Develop long-term service roadmaps using operational data to drive SOP improvements.
• Lead the Delivery Management competence center and manage run teams.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Strategic service planning

Change leadership

ITIL service management

SIAM (service integration & management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Introduction of the job

As our IT Application Managed Services Lead you act as the IT Service Owner for all Application Managed Services, bridging the demand of the business for IT Services with the delivery of activities as agreed upon by contract with third-party service providers. The Application Managed Services Lead shapes efficient structures and processes in a high performing organization with business stakeholders, IT and Service Providers to achieve operational excellence, and assures the availability, performance and security of IT business services, conform SLA from inception to retirement.

You will report directly to the Head of Digital Enterprise Solutions.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading all ITIL processes (incident, problem, change), being responsible for the full service portfolio including lifecycle management and formally accepting new and changed IT services into the operational landscape.
• Owning and governing managed service contracts, running service performance reviews (QBRs), managing commercials and functionally managing (steering) the service managers of the external service providers
• Ensuring licenses are optimized, controlling and managing the financial budget per service, and initiating cost-saving improvements
• Acting as the central point of contact for the service provider, aligning and partnering with Value Streams/Domains and managing the relationship with business stakeholders (Information Officers, BPOs, Key Users) to channel demand
• Developing a long-term roadmap for services, using operational data to provide insights on performance and driving improvements to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Leading the Delivery Management competence center and acting as the people leader for the run teams

Education, experience and role-relevant background

• Working and thinking level equivalent to master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with service strategy and in designing and implementing Service Integration and Management (SIAM) solutions.
• Experience working with risk and control frameworks (e.g., SoX, COBIT) and ITIL Service Management processes.
• Experience supporting cross-border operations.

Minimum requirements

• Senior IT Leadership: 10+ years of experience in relevant business and/or IT roles, with at least 5 - 7 years as a senior service or delivery management position
• External Provider Management: Experience managing external IT service provider contracts and vendor relationships.

Skills

The following skills will be assessed during interviews, covering:

Technical / functional skills

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder fields across business, IT, and external vendors
• Strategic Service Planning: Proven experience with service strategy, service portfolio management, and roadmap development
• Change Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities to drive process adherence and continuous improvement with matrixed teams and external partners
• ITIL Service Management: Deep, practical experience with ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, capacity, continuity management)
• Service Integration & Management (SIAM): Proven experience in designing and implementing SIAM solutions to manage multi-supplier environments

Behavioral / leadership skills

• Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Optimizes work processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Develops talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

Inclusion and diversity

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

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.