People Leader Research & Development

Sonova; Stäfa; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic leader to guide a diverse team in developing cutting-edge hearing technology. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative work environment, driving employee engagement, and supporting team growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to organizational development while managing both soft and technical skills. With a focus on continuous improvement and a positive company culture, you will help shape the future of technology in a supportive and engaging workplace. If you are passionate about building high-performing teams and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is for you.

Leistungen

Open Corporate Culture

Flat Hierarchies

Support for Further Training

Flexible Working Time Models

Excellent Range of Foods

Sports and Cultural Facilities

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience in people management, preferably in a technical environment.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide line management, performance management, and training for employees.
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring, manage conflicts effectively.

Kenntnisse

People Management

Coaching

Conflict Management

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Ausbildung

University Degree in Science or Engineering

Coaching and Change Management Qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Sonova’s R&D people leaders act as both line managers and coaches, guiding individuals and groups to success. They work together with technical managers to ensure optimal functioning of the development teams, help remove impediments and foster a collaborative and psychologically safe work environment. They drive employee engagement and talent development and contribute to organizational development.

In this role, you will lead a diverse group of professionals, including software and hardware developers, architects, and project leaders. You will support them in all people-related matters including their growth and collaboration with stakeholders.

You do not need to have a technical background, but you are expected to develop a high-level understanding of their work over time.

Do you have the ability to guide people out of their comfort zones? Are you passionate about building high-performing teams that develop cutting-edge hearing technology?

• Provide line management for your employees, including performance management, training and recruitment
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring, manage conflicts effectively
• Contribute to the organizational development of R&D and continuous improvement of existing processes
• Guide teams and individuals through change processes, facilitate knowledge sharing
• Embody and strengthen company culture and values, foster employee engagement
• Manage the supply of both soft and technical skills to our development teams

Your profile

• University degree, preferably in Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• Additional qualification in coaching and change management is a strong plus
• 5+ years of experience in people management, preferably in a technical or research environment
• Strong leadership skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to address interpersonal matters
• Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to advocate for oneself. A positive, proactive, and can-do attitude
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written. German language skills are a plus

Our offer

We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.

Natalia Bobrova, Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.