Senior Manager, eSW and DSP, Audiological Solutions

Are you an experienced people manager who wants to lead change and empower motivated teams? Are you interested in working with hearing instrument development? And are you comfortable working in a multidisciplinary, international environment? 

If your answer is “Yes” you should come and join our experienced team with focus on improving quality of life for Hearing Impaired persons using innovative technology

We believe that the best results come from a fruitful team effort. We support each other and constantly provide feedback and knowledge to improve our results. We have an informal and creative atmosphere where respect is pivotal, and we work for the common goal. 

The area  

You will become part of the Audiological Solutions group, a part of the R&D unit Device Software. This group is responsible for innovating, designing and developing all audiological algorithms for our hearing instruments. 

Referring to the Director, Audiological Solutions, you will have responsibility for developers in 2 to 3 separate scrum teams with a focus on audiological digital signal processing algorithms and their implementation on the embedded software platform. The teams are responsible for the system, algorithms and software which determines the sound quality of the hearing instruments and consists of various competences including Digital Signal Processing engineers, embedded SW engineers and acoustic engineers. 

You will be a part of a leadership team together with Line Managers, Scrum Masters and Product Owners. The collaboration in the leadership team is fundamental to our goal of making great products as efficiently as possible and making Audiological Solutions a rewarding place to work

The job 

The developers in the team are responsible for developing audiological solutions for all Demant hearing instruments. The developers are part of a SAFe Agile release train (ART), organized in self-governing scrum teams with product owners, who manage the team backlog, and scrum master/team coaches who facilitate the team progress towards the goal. As Senior manager you will work with other SAFe roles to identify areas of improvement, make development more efficient, improve processes and grow the organization. 

Your main responsibilities: 

• Develop highly skilled individuals providing mentorship, coaching, feedback and guidance to ensure their professional growth  
• Work closely with the Product Owner and Scrum Master for the teams to set ambitious goals for the individuals and teams and promote a culture in line with the Demant values
• Contribute to a great leadership team centered around audiological solutions  
• Support and execute strategic initiatives including where and how to drive organizational growth 
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by developing, optimizing and maintaining efficient processes  
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the area 
• Collaborate with leadership to remove obstacles for the teams and enhance workflow efficiency  

The job offers a variety of tasks and gives you the possibility to further develop your skills within leadership and to help shape the organization. We are looking forward to your new perspectives, insights, and ideas. 

Personal qualifications 

You have a technical background and have documented experience with managing and developing highly skilled and specialized teams in an R&D setting. You have great leadership skills and are an inspiring communicator. You are committed to developing people, teams, and the context they are in, focusing on empowering teams and the individualAs we operate in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) setup, you must be ready to collaborate with other roles (the Product Owner and Scrum Master) to lead your team. 

You have an interest and preferably experience in being part of developing the organization and how we work together, facilitating a culture of continuous improvement and growth. You inspire followership in your interactions with stakeholders and see yourself as a team player. You hold an MSc in Engineering or a similar degree with domain knowledge relevant to the teams you will lead. You are fluent in English both written and spoken, as it is our company language. 

We can make a difference 

You will be part of an evolving environment built on trust and openness, where you will find a strong will to win. We are a growing international company, where everyone strives to ensure that customers find our products the most attractive on the market. You will become part of a positive and open work environment where flexible working conditions, knowledge-sharing and professional respect make it both challenging and meaningful to go to work. 

Interested in joining?

Please send your application as soon as possible, as we are screening applications on a continuous basis. Deadline for the application is 6th April. We only accept applications via our online recruitment system. 

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Director, Audiological Solutions Caroline Vaughan at carv@demant.com . 

We are looking forward to hearing from you. 

At Demant we value diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. #LI-CC1 #LI-