Data Project Manager Research & Development · Lynge, Copenhagen Region, Denmark

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

The Role
As a Data Project Manager, you will oversee and drive data-driven projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering substantial value to the organization. You will coordinate a team of data engineers and data analysts, engage with various stakeholders, and ensure the successful execution of data projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and Manage Data Projects: Oversee and coordinate data projects within the R&D department, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery. Collaborate with team members across Denmark and Germany to achieve project goals
• Coordinate with Stakeholders: Engage with stakeholders from R&D, IT, marketing, and other departments to understand their requirements, manage expectations, and ensure project alignment with business needs
• Develop and Maintain Project Plans: Create and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Monitor progress and adjust as necessary to keep projects on track
• Implement Best Practices: Apply best practices for data management and project delivery, ensuring high standards of data quality and governance throughout project execution
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively identify potential project risks and develop strategies to address them, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining project integrity
• Provide Regular Updates: Deliver regular updates on project status to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk assessments, and resolution strategies
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, proposing enhancements to project management practices and tools to ensure ongoing effectiveness and alignment with best practices
• Share and Discuss Best Practices: Facilitate discussions and knowledge sharing within the team on how analytical solutions are developed and delivered, as well as how architecture is built and maintained

Candidate Profile
Join our team of innovators, where your expertise in data and leadership will drive impactful projects across the globe. If you're a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for teamwork and growth and have a wish to be at the forefront of driving innovative data solutions that improve lives – you’re already well on your way.

In terms of experience and competencies, you might have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Data Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Project Lead, with a background in data engineering, analysis, or architecture
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation
• Strong knowledge of data integration, governance, BI, and data warehousing
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders
• Experience working with international teams and managing projects across locations
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written

Join us

We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Who we are
At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Department
Research & Development

Role
Cross Software Development

Locations
Lynge, Copenhagen Region, Denmark

Employment type
Full-time

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