• Job Description

  Req#: R20192

  Would you like to drive advanced cross-functional projects developing the hearing aids of the future? Working at the core of our product development, integrating cutting edge technologies to satisfy the needs of our clients with ever better performing and more user-friendly hearing care products? Providing millions of clients around the world with the lifechanging gift of better hearing?

  Then this is your chance to do exactly that together with extremely competent engineers, product managers, audiologists, industrial designers, marketeers, and many other functions.

  In the role as Senior Project Manager for Product Development you will contribute to our purpose of Bringing People Closer.

  The Team you will be part of

  At GN, we are known for great sound quality, design, and technology excellence. At our Headquarter in Ballerup, Denmark, you will enter the Product Engineering organization, where you will join a dynamic hardware project management team of 4 responsible for leading the product development of our new hearing aid and accessory hardware. The goal of the team is to develop best-in-class hearing solutions at the right time, cost, and quality.

  In Product Engineering, we enjoy a collaborative development environment where ideas and knowledge are shared. “It is the teamwork that makes the dream work,” says Director, Product Engineering, Andreas Schousboe. “As a senior project manager you have a crucial role in our organization, bringing people together and fueling collaboration towards reaching a common goal, - one of the most rewarding and fun element of any product development effort”.

  Your contribution is appreciated, as you will…

  drive cross-functional projects to develop brand-new hearing aids and accessories to hearing aids. You head the leadership of your project supported by a Commercial Lead and a Technical Lead. Our projects vary a lot in size and duration, lasting from 1-3 years with 5-20 employees involved. Responsible for 1-3 projects at a time, you will lead the projects from the ideation phase, through conceptualization, design, prototyping, builds, verification, production qualification, production ramp-up, launch and initial in-market surveillance to ensure R&D support and success in the markets.

  Specifically, you will:

  • Drive cross functional projects, serving as a role model and mentor, inspiring your project team members to attain goals and pursue excellence

  • Ensure a high level of ambition and innovation through your motivating leadership

  • Facilitate the maximization of project value through understanding and recognizing technology needs, business drivers and customer value implications in balancing risk, cost, scope and timeline

  • Monitor and mitigate project risks, balancing innovation versus risk

  • Clearly communicate project status, decision requests and risks/issues to Senior Management, and advice and influence decision making by presenting options and recommending actions

  • Secure regulatory compliance through following the corporate processes

  • Over time, help optimize our process for product development and establish best practices

  You can expect approximately 5-10 days of global travel a year.

  To succeed in the role, we imagine that you…

  know how to manage a complex stakeholder network of both technical experts and commercial profiles while facilitating motivation and innovative thinking within your team.

  Moreover, we imagine that you bring:

  • Solid project management experience from product development – if you also have a project management certification, it is a further advantage

  • A technical degree as an engineer, audiologist or other relevant education

  • Technical knowledge of mechanics, audio or electronics

  • Experience with product development, preferably within the medical device industry

  • Interest in both delivering innovative products and securing the needed regulatory documentation according to our processes following ISO13485 and MDR regulation (EU) 2017/745

  • Experience with lean product development, e.g. SAFe, is an advantage

  • Speak and write English fluently

  • High energy levels and ability to thrive in a high-pace environment

  • Interpersonal sensitivity

  • Ability to follow through and being a trusted partner to your colleagues and senior management.

  • Ability to be on top of your project plans, foreseeing potential issues and working with alternative tracks to reduce project risk.

  We encourage you to apply

  Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value the right mindset; motivation and energy and we believe that the right personal competencies are highly important for creating success.

  We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process and all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

  Join us in bringing people closer

  GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

  How to apply?

  To apply, use the ‘APPLY’ link no later than March 20th, 2024. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don’t wait to send yours.

  Quick apply You are welcome to use our Quick Apply function, where you only submit your up-to-date CV, including a few sentences outlining you motivation for applying – quick and easy.

  We encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

  If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Director, Product Engineering, Andreas Schousboe on +45 2922 0292

  We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.

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• About the company

  GN Store Nord A/S is a Danish manufacturer of hearing aids and headsets (Jabra).

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