Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly capable Project Manager to lead complex product and system development projects within our global R&D organisation based in Gothenburg, Sweden.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering projects aligned to our product and services roadmap, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will operate in a matrixed, global environment, working across engineering, quality, marketing, regulatory, clinical and operations to bring innovative medical solutions to life.
About Cochlear
At Cochlear, we help people hear and be heard.
We are the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, with a clear purpose to help people experience a lifetime of hearing. Our technologies connect people to the world around them, improving quality of life and enabling human connection.
Working at Cochlear means:
Being part of a purpose-driven organisation focused on patient outcomes
Contributing to cutting-edge medical technology and innovation
Collaborating in a truly global and cross-functional environment
Joining a culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
What We Offer
At Cochlear, we aim to create an environment where you can do your best work and grow your career.
You can expect:
Meaningful impact – your work directly contributes to life-changing medical solutions
Autonomy & trust – lead complex projects with accountability and support
Global exposure – work across international teams and senior stakeholders
Professional growth – opportunities to strengthen leadership, project management, and strategic capabilities
Collaborative culture – work in teams that value openness, diverse perspectives, and shared success
Flexible work arrangements with possibility to work from home two days a week
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex development projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines
Manage project budgets typically ranging between ~$0.5M–$3M
Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment across senior stakeholders and executive leadership
Lead and influence multidisciplinary teams without direct reporting authority
Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements
Proactively identify risks, resolve issues early, and ensure successful project outcomes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices across the organisation
What You Bring
Experience
Proven track record delivering complex technical or product development projects successfully
Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, quality, clinical, regulatory, and operations
Background in regulated environments, ideally medical devices
Experience influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
~10+ years’ experience in project management or leadership roles
Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of project management principles in regulated product development environments
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
Financial and portfolio management capabilities (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
Competencies
Ability to lead through influence in complex, matrixed organisations
Strong decision-making in ambiguous environments
System thinking with a focus on broader business outcomes
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong risk management capabilities
What Motivates You
Delivering high-impact projects that improve patient outcomes
Solving complex problems and creating structure in ambiguity
Influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across functions
Improving ways of working and strengthening project management practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (minimum requirement)
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Ready to Apply?
If you are motivated by delivering complex, high-impact projects and want to contribute to life-changing technology, we would love to hear from you.
A Little About Cochlear
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. 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 people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- ~10+ years' experience in project management or leadership roles
- Proven track record delivering complex technical or product development projects
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, quality, clinical, regulatory, and operations
- Background in regulated environments, ideally medical devices
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance frameworks
- Strong understanding of project management principles in regulated product development environments
- Financial and portfolio management capabilities (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What We Do
Hear now. And always As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, at Cochlear (ASX: COH) we are committed to our mission to help people hear and be heard. Our story started more than four decades ago when Professor Graeme Clark pioneered the world's first multi-channel cochlear implant and created an entirely new treatment for hearing loss. Since our formation in 1981, we continue Professor Clark’s work to help people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We have provided more than 650,000 implantable devices. Each recipient helps form a global community of millions, through families, friends, colleagues, teachers and more. And they’re not just connected to their own community — each shares a link with each other and to Professor Clark’s childhood desire to help people hear. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We understand the privilege of connecting people to a life lived with hearing. And we listen, respond and move with the times – to continue to bring hearing within reach of all those who need it. That's how we live our mission every day. Our global workforce of more than 4,000 people shares a collective determination to give more people the opportunity to enjoy a life of hearing. Cochlear’s global headquarters are on the campus of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia with regional headquarters in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Through our offices in over 180 countries we help people of all ages to hear. Social Media Terms of Use http://bit.ly/2qRMEvY
