Improvement Project Manager to Data Management, R&D

Are you ready to take charge of high-level system and process creation and optimization, lead change and improvement projects and key initiatives within data management?

We are seeking an experienced Improvement Project Manager specializing within data management to join our R&D Systems & Process Excellence team.

The team you will be part of

The Systems & Process Excellence team is a part of GN R&D and is committed to facilitate and advance R&D’s high-level processes and systems improvement activities. These activities cover continuous development of our agile R&D development process, promoting GN’s enterprise product cyber security initiatives, hosting GN’s ISO 9001 certification, as well as participating in selection, configuration and implementation of PLM systems and Repairability efforts.

To prepare for the future we will need to invest further into utilizing and protecting our data in innovative and efficient ways to support Eco System Partnerships, Automation and AI initiatives.

Your contribution is appreciated as you will have an important role in identifying and delivering future R&D improvement and process needs.

You will oversee or facilitate high-priority improvement projects and transformations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure best possible support of our business goals.

This includes:

• In alignment with IT - create and implement strategies for data storage, archival, and retrieval - as preparation for AI integration and extended external supplier partnership

• Setup and role out processes for acquisition, implementation, ownership, maintenance and support of R&D applications - and the data they contain – in collaboration with IT

• Execute data and application integration and migration projects

• Create and document data processes and data-related policies

• Educate colleagues on data management best practices, and enforce legal and company standards

• Take ownership of improvement projects or processes

• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to to generate insights through data analysis, prepare comprehensive reports and deliver innovative and efficient processes and solutions

• Develop and implement project management methodologies, tools, and processes

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices

• Within R&D, setup process to protect digital databases and archives from security breaches and data losses

• Collaborate with vendors for data-related tools and services, ensuring compatibility with the organization’s systems

To succeed in the role, we imagine that you:

• Have solid experience in a data management role, ideally from a project management position or similar role.

• Have advanced communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, regions, cultures and stakeholders.

• Have experience with handling stakeholders within R&D, IT, Product Management and Operations.

• Excel as a facilitator by intuitively grasping and streamlining complex processes.

• Are analytic and find importance in following rules and regulations.

• Are equipped with problem-solving competencies in swiftly changing agile environments and able to navigate improvement projects with ease.

• Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.

This role will require some travel, approximately 5-10 days per year. More travel days are an option, but not a requirement.

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 growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

Should you have any special requirements for the Interview please let the hiring manager know upon accepting invitation to interview.

How to apply?

Use the APPLY link no later than November 29th. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don’t wait to send yours.

On a time crunch?

Feel free to only submit your up-to-date CV including a few sentences outlining your motivation for applying – quick and easy.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Hans Kristian Aage Nielsen on hknielsen@gn.com.

Join us in bringing people closer

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

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