Senior Project Manager

Sonova USA Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 114,400 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

STD/LTD disability coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonova USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale product change initiatives across R&D, Operations, Quality and Legal.

You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting regulatory requirements and quality standards, coordinating across multiple functions and driving risk mitigation. This role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional leadership, and proactive sponsor communication to align objectives, milestones and outcomes with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent work experience.
• PMI Certification; SCRUM Master is nice to have.
• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the medical device field.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and contingency strategies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise between teams across departments such as R&D, Operations, Quality, and Legal.
• Workstream Management: Oversee multiple project workstreams and manage risks and conflicts.
• Process Improvement: Drive standardization of workflows and documentation and coach teams to improve efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Keep sponsors and stakeholders aligned on objectives and milestones.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Mentoring/Coaching

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Jira

Jama

Polarian

OnePlan

Oracle Agile PLM

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location – Hybrid or Remote (Remote, United States)

Overview

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection – from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self‑motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change.

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

The Senior Project Manager role at Advanced Bionics is a key leadership role responsible for driving the successful execution of medium to large‑scale projects, with a focus on product change projects that are critical to organizational success. This position ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Acting as a central point of coordination across multiple departments, the Senior Project Manager fosters collaboration, mitigates risks, and champions process improvements. By combining strategic oversight with hands‑on project management, this role supports business priorities, enhances operational efficiency, and contributes to long‑term growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and contingency strategies. Implement robust risk‑management processes and ensure adherence to project objectives and success criteria. Provide regular status updates, financial performance reports, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between project teams and stakeholders across departments such as R&D, Operations, Quality, and Legal. Facilitate collaboration to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Workstream Management: Oversee multiple project workstreams, monitor progress, identify issues, and resolve conflicts promptly. Evaluate trade‑offs between scope, complexity, and cost to maintain project integrity.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in project‑management practices, including standardization of workflows and documentation. Promote best practices and coach teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain transparent and proactive communication with sponsors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure alignment on objectives, milestones, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10 years of equivalent work experience, degree in engineering and/or an advanced degree is a plus.
• PMI Certification; SCRUM Master is nice to have.
• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager in the medical device, class 3 electromechanical medical device (active implantable devices) is a plus.
• Ability to thoroughly analyze complex systems and situations.
• Willingness and ability to take and assume timely decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to reprioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to instruct and coach a team with appreciation and questioning of teams' work and results.
• Ability to assess project risks and plan accordingly / take preventative action.
• Assess project status and team members' reports.
• Understanding of feasibility and risks related to project management.
• Ability to evaluate technical reports outside of own background.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project; nice to have Jira, Jama, Polarian, OnePlan, Oracle Agile PLM.
• English fluency (written and spoken); German/Spanish/French a plus.
• Minimum of 200 MB/sec download and 10 MB/sec upload internet connectivity to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401(k) plan with company match*
• Company‑paid life/AD&D insurance
• Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available
• Company‑paid Short/Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD/LTD buy‑ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company‑paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust internal career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

Pay range: $114,400 – $143,000. This role is also bonus eligible.

Work Model

At Sonova, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team‑customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.