MKS Instruments

Alumni Network Program Manager (m/f/d)

Germany · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerMKS Instruments
LocationGermany
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted17 Sep 2026

As the Alumni Network Program Manager (m/f/d) at Atotech, an MKS brand, you will partner with colleagues across corporate functions and our Vacuum, Photonics, and Materials Solutions divisions to launch and run the inaugural MKS Alumni Network to create a practical and scalable community experience. In this role, you will report to the Head of Global Culture & Belonging.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Defining and executing the global alumni network strategy and multi-year roadmap across all MKS divisions and regions.
Acting as the global owner of the alumni ecosystem, including governance, operating model, success metrics, and executive reporting.
Leading the evaluation, implementation, and long-term strategy of the alumni engagement platform and related technologies.
Influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide adoption and engagement.
Creating innovative programs focused on networking, mentoring, technical exchange, thought leadership, and alumni advocacy.
Developing strategic recommendations, investment proposals, and business cases for senior leadership.
Managing key vendor relationships, external partnerships, and program investments to maximize long-term impact.
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel is required.

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Skills You Bring:

Extensive experience leading complex global programs, communities, talent initiatives, or strategic business projects.
Proven success building and scaling programs, operating models, or communities from concept through implementation.
Strong ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive outcomes across a global matrix organization without formal authority.
Experience evaluating and implementing technology platforms and external partnerships.
Strong strategic, analytical, and executive communication capabilities.
Professional proficiency in English; German language skills are beneficial.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in high-tech manufacturing, engineering, or global technology organizations.
Experience with alumni engagement, community management, employer branding, talent strategy, or professional networking programs.
Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple business functions and regions.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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