Operations Manager, Portfolio Planning

Do you easily see the red thread throughout ideas, conversations, situations? Do you want a high visibility role with influence?

Stepping in as our new Operations Manager for Portfolio Planning, you will be instrumental in guiding our innovation efforts. Your objective is to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and ensure we have alignment across various business units and the R&D organisation. You will be the catalyst that transforms ideas into impactful products, ensuring that every decision we make is informed, timely, and aligned with our strategic goals.

As part of the GN Group, with over 150 years of innovation behind us, we are committed to delivering sound and video solutions that empower people to do more. From professional-grade headsets and earbuds to intelligent video conferencing tools, we make hybrid work and seamless collaboration a reality in over 100 countries — and counting.

Joining a small but efficient team, you will contribute to a culture that prioritizes collaboration at all organizational levels. Where we aim to create a positive and open atmosphere where ideas and knowledge can flow seamlessly.

How you'll Contribute

• Champion Product Development: Oversee the early stages of product development, ensuring that opportunities are well-defined and ready for high-quality decision-making

• Streamline Processes: Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, implement continuous improvements, and standardize processes to enhance our delivery excellence.

• Align Stakeholders: Facilitate alignment across various business units and support governance forums to ensure cohesive decision-making.

• Centralize Knowledge: Act as the central point of knowledge for portfolio decisions, ensuring consistent communication and application of standards across the organization.

• Innovate Tools & Planning: Develop and maintain core planning tools and models to support prioritization and scenario planning.

• Enhance Communication: Manage internal roadmap communications to improve visibility and understanding of priorities and changes across the organization.

What we think you'll need to thrive in the role

• Minimum B.Sc. in business or a technical field.

• Proficient in managing stakeholder relationships and conveying information effectively, even without direct authority

• Familiarity with SAFe development, cross-functional environments, and complex product portfolios combining hardware and software solutions.

• Possess an initiative-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement, analytical skills, and a delivery-oriented mindset A motivated profile who can relate to our leadership principles: Make It Happen, Be a Customer Geek, and Embrace to Win.

Your Growth Path

This role is designed to be a stepping stone into strategic planning and decision-making within our division. As you demonstrate your capabilities in operational excellence and stakeholder influence, your responsibilities could expand to include more strategic ownership of portfolio planning and governance. You will have the opportunity to affect the trajectory of our product

development and initiate lasting, measurable enhancements throughout the organization.

At GN, we pride ourselves on encouraging flexible working whenever possible. We trust our people to get the job done, to know when in-person collaboration is better than hybrid, and to be present when it's needed most.

We encourage you to apply

Even if you do not possess every skill listed above, we welcome your application along with your portfolio if you believe you have relevant transferable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and interest that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

How to apply?

Use the 'APPLY' link no later than November 23rd. Applications are assessed continuously, so don't wait to send yours.

We are focused on 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.

If you have any special requirements for the interview, please notify the Hiring Manager upon accepting the interview invitation.

Join us in bringing people closer

GN brings people closer through our advanced intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation, we deliver technology that enhances the senses of hearing and sight. We empower individuals with hearing loss to overcome real-life challenges, enhance communication and collaboration within businesses, and deliver exceptional experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

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

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