Senior Manager - Computational User Interaction and Data Insights

<h2></h2> <p>Are you up for the challenge of growing a team of highly educated and ambitious people in a complex combined matrix &amp; agile organization? Do you look forward to using your transformational leadership toolbox to complete our transformation into a scaled agile setup?  Then we look forward to welcoming you to the core of our R&amp;D development at Oticon. We are at the forefront of the latest technology, constantly working to improve hearing solutions for our users to support them with life-changing technology. </p> <p><br/> We believe that the best results come from a fruitful team effort. We support each other and constantly provide feedback and knowledge to improve our results. We have an informal and creative atmosphere where respect is pivotal, and we work for the common goal.</p> <p> </p> <p>The area <br/> You will become part of the Audiological Solutions group, a part of the R&amp;D unit Device Software. This group is responsible for innovating and designing all audiological solutions of our hearing aid products. </p> <p> </p> <p>Referring to the Senior Director of Audiological Solutions, you will direct a line team with focus on exploration, data, and user interaction. You will be a part of a leadership team together with people managers, architects, and SAFe ART leaders. </p> <p> </p> <p>The job<br/> The developers in the team are responsible for innovating and developing audiological solutions for all Demant hearing instruments. The developers are part of a SAFe Agile release train (ART), organized in self-governing scrum teams with product owners, who manage the team backlog, and scrum master/team coaches who facilitate the team progress towards the goal. As Senior manager you are expected to excel as line manager, securing that the team is set up for success in the SAFe setup; and to be change agent for the general transformation.  Your main responsibilities:</p> <h2></h2> <ul> <li>Develop a highly skilled team providing mentorship, coaching, feedback and guidance to ensure their professional growth</li> <li>Contribute to a great leadership team centered around audiological solutions</li> <li>Supporting and executing strategic initiatives in particular the current SAFe transformation</li> <li>Encourage innovation and continuous improvement</li> <li>Competence and capability management for the area</li> <li>Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the area</li> <li>Develop, optimize and maintain processes</li> <li>Facilitate the adoption of agile practices within the team, ensuring adherence to the SAFe principles and methodologies</li> <li>Alignment of R&amp;D activities across R&amp;D functions including research</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The job offers a variety of tasks and gives you the possibility to further develop your skills within management and influence the organization. We are looking forward to your new perspectives, insights, and ideas.</p> <p> </p> <p>Personal qualifications<br/> You have documented experience with managing and developing highly skilled and specialized teams in a large-scale R&amp;D setting. You have great people management skills and are an inspiring communicator. You are excited about developing people, teams, and the context they are in, focusing on empowering teams and the individual. As we are searching for a leader for a team working in a SAFe environment it is important that your personal toolbox and motivation is matching the servant leader setup in SAFe. It will be considered a favorable asset if you have prior experience in a leadership role from an Agile/SAFe environment.</p> <h2></h2> <p>You have an interest and preferable experience in being part of developing the organization and how we work together, facilitating a culture of continuous improvement. You inspire followership in your interactions with stakeholders and see yourself as a team player. Most likely you hold a MSc in Engineering or similar with Domain knowledge for the team you will lead. You are fluent in English both written and spoken, as it is our company language.</p> <p> </p> <p>We can make a difference<br/> You will be part of a dynamic environment built on trust and openness, where you will find a strong will to win. We are a growing international company, where everyone strives to ensure that customers find our products the most attractive on the market. You will become part of a positive and open work environment where flexible working conditions, knowledge-sharing and professional respect make it both challenging and meaningful to go to work.</p> <p> </p> <p>Eager to join?<br/> Please send your application as soon as possible, as we are screening applications on a continuous basis. Deadline for the application is January 28th, 2024. We only accept applications via our online recruitment system.</p> <p><br/> If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Director, Audiological Solu