Project Analyst

Cochlear; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited is seeking a Project Analyst to support a major strategic program, Standard of Care, aimed at improving access to Cochlear implants globally. This 12-month contract role will manage project plans, contracts and budgets while building strong stakeholder relationships to support successful delivery.

You will coordinate initiatives across global and regional teams, maintain schedules and dashboards, and prepare decision-ready updates for executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with ambiguity.
• Experience working effectively with teams, ideally in a matrix environment.
• Experience with project management and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned strategic initiatives from scoping through delivery.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, dashboards, status reports, decision and action logs, and risk and issue registers.
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, accruals, contracts and supplier milestones.
• Prepare timely, decision-ready updates for project, Steering Committee, Executive and Board audiences.
• Coordinate day-to-day engagement across global, regional and country stakeholders and external partners.
• Plan meetings, prepare agendas and pre-reads, capture decisions and actions, and follow through with owners.
• Improve practical project processes, templates and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Scheduling tools

Matrix environment

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.The OpportunityCochlear is seeking a Project Analyst to support a major strategic program, Standard of Care, aimed at improving the access to Cochlear implants globally. In this 12-month contract role, the successful Project Analyst will manage project plans, contracts and budgets, while building strong stakeholder relationships that support successful project delivery.The Responsibilities• Coordinate assigned strategic initiatives from scoping through delivery.• Maintain project plans, schedules, dashboards, status reports, decision and action logs, and risk and issue registers.• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, purchase orders, invoices, accruals, contracts and supplier milestones.• Prepare timely, decision-ready updates for project, Steering Committee, Executive and Board audiences.• Coordinate day-to-day engagement across global, regional and country stakeholders and external partners.• Plan meetings, prepare agendas and pre-reads, capture decisions and actions, and follow through with owners.• Improve practical project processes, templates and tools.About youAs we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following:• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with ambiguity.• Experience working effectively with teams, ideally in a matrix environment• Experience with project management and scheduling tools• Tertiary qualification in Business, Clinical, Communications, Project Management or a related discipline.What makes this role uniqueThis role provides broad exposure to strategic initiatives involving Clinical, Marketing, Market Access, Government Affairs, regional and country teams, combining project delivery, governance, financial coordination and continuous improvement. Ample growth opportunities for the right candidate.If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button#CochlearCareersHow we recognise your contributionAt Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com