Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Senior Project Manager on a fixed term contract until March 2027 to lead the Plan to Inventory workstream within our SAP S/4HANA deployment program known as “Amplify”. This is a high-impact role coordinating program delivery aligned to our Amplify North Star, ensuring successful technology deployment and people/process changes that enhance business value.
Responsibilities include:
- Project manage the global end-to-end delivery of the Plan to Inventory workstream. This covers Supply Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Product Quality and Manufacturing.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, scope, schedules, budgets, and risk strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate with the PMO and Change Management teams to ensure readiness and adoption.
- Drive stakeholder engagement across global and regional Supply Chain teams.
- Ensure successful rollout of SAP S/4HANA, meeting compliance, financial, and operational requirements.
What makes this opportunity unique?
- Lead a global SAP S/4HANA rollout in a Quality System managed Supply Chain environment.
- Drive strategic transformation aligned to Cochlear’s Amplify North Star.
- Work with passionate teams across regions in a purpose-led organisation.
- Deliver meaningful impact that supports life-changing hearing solutions.
About You
As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential:
Knowledge
- Expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementation and project lifecycle.
- Deep understanding of global Supply Chain processes.
- Familiarity with change management and enterprise transformation practices.
Experience
- Proven success in leading large-scale technology transformation projects through to benefit outcome.
- Strong track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience navigating global business environments.
- Experience in Agile, waterfall and hybrid project management methodologies.
Ideal but not essential:
- Experience leading change at senior stakeholder level.
- Specific SAP supply chain module expertise.
- Highly Desirable – Experience supporting, upgrading, or implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us shape the future of hearing.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
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How we recognise your contribution
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
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