Project Lead - Operations

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people's lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as the 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.

This role involves managing the entire project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery while collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership experience, operational knowledge, and effective communication skills.

• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial business case development and economic analysis to final delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Collaborate with measure owners and stakeholders to establish clear expectations, deliverables, and maintain open communication throughout the project
• Assemble and manage the project team, ensuring the right resources are available and effectively allocated to meet project objectives
• Identify potential risks early in the project and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to minimize impact
• Monitor and report on project metrics, including time, cost, and quality, providing regular updates to stakeholders and the Steering Committee
• Stay informed about technological advancements and industry trends, applying SMART Lean principles, and sharing best practices to enhance project management methodologies across the organization.
  

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields
• Minimum 8 years in related professional roles, with 5-8 years in project leadership, demonstrating strong project management skills and methodologies
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive operational improvements effectively
• Experience in managing teams and resources within manufacturing, service, distribution, and supply chain operations
• Background in electronics manufacturing, medical devices, or technology, coupled with good operations finance acumen.

Personal competencies

• Good communication and leadership ability
• Willing to learn attitude
• Willing to travel and/or work in other countries for an extended length of time, as required.
  

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 wonderfulWe can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer andcommitted 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.