Software Project Manager for R&D, Software Solutions

Would you like to join a truly innovative environment where you get to manage development projects delivering high-quality software solutions to our global customers? Would you like to unfold your excellent project management skills and ability in collaboration in an international organization with great colleagues? Then this might be your next career move.

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.

GN are seeking skilled and experienced Software Project Manager(s) to manage several development projects of software applications and cloud solutions.

As a Software Project Manager, you will handle several large complex projects across the GN organization globally, working within the Software Solution program office with multiple interactions that would be expected in an Agile environment. The focus will be on our application software but with close alignment towards hardware devices and embedded software for our hearing aids, headsets and video bars solutions. The project life cycle covers from early conception to development and efficiently launching in the market, including market performance and lessons learnt.

You will be instrumental in working with product management and other stakeholders in securing we deliver on customer needs and according to the company strategy. You will collaborate closely and seamlessly across the entire global organization. You will most importantly secure quality, time-to-market, project & product cost, and that we deliver the right solutions meeting customer needs & expectations for the best experience and company business value.

Overall, you will:

• Take charge of the project(s) as epic owner to conduct initiatives to deliver new software solutions to market as well as improving our existing solutions.
• Plan and design the project response in all its facets and routinely monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Regularly engage and collaborate with subject matter experts and project managers across the project to ensure alignment to the strategic portfolio.
• Always aim to maximize the project's business outcome and value.
• Show clear supervision and be responsible for your project(s).
• Efficiently track KPIs on product cost & quality, project cost & schedule, and secure timely mitigations if needed.
• Facilitate the project(s) through the GN product development cycle, including phase gates, reviews, artefacts and alignment.
• Be the key representative for the epic team for R&D and business reporting and governance structures.

To flourish as Project Manager
You have the collaboration and communication skills needed to work with teams and work across functions and borders within an international organization and bring people together to find great solutions. You know how to handle high technical complexity, and you are innovative and quality-focused in your work.

You have solid software delivery experience and have delivered complex software solutions to the market. Furthermore, you know how to manage stakeholders effectively.

Experience working with hardware or embedded systems is beneficial.

• BSc.in Engineering or other similar and relevant education.
• 5+ years of experience in managing significant projects/programs.
• Have a commercial mindset, understand the customer needs to maximize company value.
• Solid experience with agile software development methodologies, notably in a SAFe setup.
• Are familiar with project management tools, professional qualifications useful eg PMP or similar.
• Change management, managing & piloting process improvements implementing through project teams and key experts.
• Have a good understanding of English, both spoken and written.

Job location: At our HQ in Ballerup, Denmark

We encourage you to apply
Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure success for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

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

How to apply?
To apply, use the ‘APPLY’ link before May 1st. 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 your 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 Head of Program Management software Solutions via e-mail: psiddle@jabra.com

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

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Location: Ballerup