Do you thrive in a stimulating environment, ready to embark on an exciting journey across a diverse portfolio including Hearing Aids, Video Systems, Enterprise Solutions, and Frontline Worker Headsets? 

Then you might be our new Senior Manager, Operational Performance with a base at our Global Headquarter in Ballerup, Denmark.  

We are seeking an experienced and motivated people leader for our Operational Performance Team that has well-developed business acumen and a focus on delivering insights for key stakeholders across R&D and the business to support better, faster and more aligned decisions

The Team you will be part of:  

You will report to the Head of Business Operations and be part of a motivated leadership team working closely together to ensure operational excellence across the business. You will be responsible for providing data insights and modeling so that Portfolio Management, Development Centers, Finance, LACE and other stakeholders can make better, faster, more aligned decisions. You will lead a small, motivated team and will have the opportunity to bring together and unite several departments around mutual targets.  Our culture is defined by an encouraging and inclusive environment for personal and professional growth. We work with curiosity and collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders. 

Your contribution is appreciated, and your responsibilities will include:  

• Ensure portfolio performance transparency, leveraging OKRs, KPIs, and value-stream metrics for decision-making, NEIW Governance, DC products Launch, delivery from ARTs 

• Enable PI prioritization across Development Centers, Portfolio Syncs, and governance events (Dx events) to promote collaboration and synchronization across Agile Release Trains (ARTs). 

• Implement operational guardrail principles to optimize portfolio funding allocation and prioritization alignment. 

• Establish performance metrics and accountability frameworks to measure strategic and operational initiatives and ensure continuous improvement. 

• Partner with finance on the financial governance for transparent value-driven investment decisions through participatory budgeting and continuous funding models. 

• Partner with business, finance, and technology leaders to align investments with strategic objectives and deliver measurable value. 

• Establish and oversee cross-functional corporate portfolio alignment and governance towards ELT, together with other functions of scale

To perform well in the role, we imagine that you possess: 

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals towards a people-focused and results driven healthy culture. 

• Proficient stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across the organization 

• Ability to think strategically, prioritize tasks and oversee execution with attention to details 

• A comprehensive background in process and transformation management, 

• A high level of proficiency in Agile/SAFe, along with financial governance to optimize value delivery. 

• Has a practical approach to strategically implementing and continuously developing our NEIW and SAFe frameworks, with a focus on quality, team empowerment, customer orientation, and technical accountability. 

• Effective communication and facilitation skills, fluent in both written and spoken English from engineering to executive level. 

• Experience in technology-driven organizations or large-scale enterprise transformations. 

At GN we pride ourselves on encouraging flexible working whenever possible. We trust our people to fulfill their responsibilities, to know when in-person collaboration is better than hybrid, and to be present when it's needed most.

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we welcome your application if you think you have transferable skills. We highly value a mindset and motivation that align with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are focused on an inclusive recruitment process

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

Should you have any special requirements for the interview, please let the Hiring Manager know upon accepting the invitation to interview.

How to apply? 

Use the ‘APPLY’ link no later than April 15th. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don’t wait to send yours. 

On a time crunch? Feel free to only submit your up-to-date CV including a few sentences outlining your motivation for applying – quick and easy. 

Join us in bringing people closer 

GN brings people closer through our advanced intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation, we deliver technology that enhances the senses of hearing and sight. We enable people with hearing loss overcome real-life problems, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming users.

GN Store Nord A/S has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of GN’s Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. to create a global leader in audiology. For GN Group, this creates an opportunity to expand our position in the large audio and video peripherals markets. Read more about the announcement: GN Store Nord A/S enters into agreement to sell its Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. for DKK 17.0 billion - [Mar 16, 2026]

We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application. 

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