ASIC Design Project Leader

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Enschede; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an ASIC Design Project Leader based in Enschede, Netherlands. In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while leading cross-functional teams and managing project costs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 4 years of relevant experience.

Strong leadership capabilities and financial acumen are essential, along with the ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a Project Leader role.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 quality systems and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor project budgets and manage costs effectively.
• Act as the primary contact for all stakeholders.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Cross-functional team management

Financial acumen

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Physics

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Our Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. At Teledyne DALSA Digital Imaging, we don’t just build technology—we power the innovations that shape industries. Here you’ll find a team of passionate engineers, scientists, and problem‑solvers who thrive on pushing boundaries and turning complex challenges into real‑world impact. We move fast, think big, and work collaboratively to deliver cutting‑edge solutions our global customers rely on.

Our Dalsa team in Enschede is at the heart of this mission, driving breakthrough advancements in high‑performance digital imaging and semiconductor solutions used across industrial, medical, and scientific applications worldwide.

As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, we are currently recruiting for an ASIC Design Project Leader in Enschede, NL!

Position Summary

The ASIC Design Project Leader is accountable for the successful delivery of projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, schedule, budget, specifications, and Bill of Materials (BoM) cost. This role leads cross‑functional teams, drives execution discipline, and ensures transparency in project performance. In smaller or research‑driven initiatives, the Project Leader may also contribute technically while maintaining overall ownership of project outcomes.

What You Will Do

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 Operations.
• Lead project execution in line with the project constraints and defined objectives.
• Continuously update project planning to ensure predictability in timelines, costs, and resource usage (labour, non‑labour, CapEx).

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 project progress, risks, and performance at operations meetings.
• Proactively flag and elevate 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

What You Need

• 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 ISO9001 quality systems and risk management principles.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to operate independently (“self‑steering”).

What Happens Next

Apply online today! Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and reach out if you’re shortlisted.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.