Product Program Manager (PPM) - Outsourcing Programs

Demant A/S; Smørumnedre; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Demant A/S is seeking a senior Product Program Manager (PPM) for Outsourcing in Denmark. You will lead end-to-end product delivery to market, ensuring releases align with strategic roadmap, business cases, and KPIs.

The role reports to the VP of Program Management and shapes outsourcing strategy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide the outsourcing program governance, drive supplier negotiations, and manage integration into the Demant ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience leading outsourcing programs and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to drive governance, quality systems, and process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management across suppliers, finance, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct the outsourcing program management team for time, scope and budget.
• Ensure end-to-end delivery aligned with roadmap and business cases.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee supplier performance.
• Oversee budgeting and financial follow-ups.
• Plan integration of external deliverables into core Demant products.
• Provide executive progress reports to VP and boards.
• Drive continuous improvement of outsourcing methodologies.

Skills

Program leadership

Process governance

Vendor management

Contract management

Budget oversight

Integration planning

Executive reporting

Job description

Denmark
Smørum
Shape the Future of Global Hearing Healthcare

Do you want to drive high-level program management and spearhead strategic outsourcing initiatives that directly impact global business growth?

Demant is offering an essential, business-critical role within one of our largest business areas. As our new Product Program Manager (PPM) for Outsourcing, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of products to the market. You will ensure every joint release aligns perfectly with our strategic roadmap, business cases, and strict quality KPIs.

Join Program Management

You will join a high-performing team of five senior leaders and report directly to the Vice President of Program Management. In this influential position, you will shape our outsourcing strategy, process, and governance.

As the primary gatekeeper for outsourcing programs, you will hold approval authority according to our Quality Management System (QMS). You will ensure all joint releases seamlessly meet our demanding business criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Direct the outsourcing program management team, driving accountability for time, scope, and budget.

• Process Governance: Manage programs end-to-end in compliance with our internal Outsourcing Process and QMS.

• Vendor & Contract Management: Lead supplier selection, conduct complex contract negotiations, and oversee supplier deliverables.

• Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, continuous financial follow-ups, and business case optimization.

• Integration & Alignment: Plan and execute the integration of external deliveries into the core Demant product and business ecosystem.

• Executive Reporting: Deliver transparent progress reports to the VP of Program Management and governing boards.

• Continuous Improvement: Refine and optimize our global outsourcing methodologies and frameworks.

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