Senior Project Manager

Sonova Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

STD/LTD coverage

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Hearing aid discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sonova Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the United States. You will lead complex programs for Class III medical devices, coordinating R&D, Operations, Quality, and Legal to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities include planning, risk management, status reporting, and ongoing process improvements. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a hybrid/remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of equivalent work experience
• PMPCertification; SCRUM Master a nice to have
• 6+ years experience as a Project Manager in medical device sector
• Ability to thoroughly analyze complex systems
• Strong decision-making with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to coach teams and manage cross-functional work
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project; Jira, Jama, Polarian, OnePlan, Oracle Agile PLM helpful
• English fluency; German/Spanish/French a plus
• High-speed internet requirement for remote/hybrid employees

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, resources, and contingencies
• Implement robust risk management processes and ensure alignment with objectives
• Provide regular status updates and financial performance reports
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Legal as primary liaison
• Oversee multiple workstreams and resolve conflicts to maintain progress
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and workflows
• Coach teams to enhance efficiency and project outcomes
• Maintain transparent communication with sponsors and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle

Job description

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.

Location – Hybrid or Remote, United States

Senior Project Manager

Job ID: 164598

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 advanced degree a plus.
• PMPCertification; SCRUM Master a nice to have.
• 6+ years experience as a Project Manager in medical device, Class 3 electromechanical medical devices (active implantable devices) 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 re‑prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to instruct & coach a team with appreciation and questioning of team’s work & 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 the 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 speed internet connectivity required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending / Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life / AD&D insurance
• Company paid Short / Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD / LTD)
• 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
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

How we work

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.

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 marketplace. 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.