Shape the technology behind the future of hearing care

At Sonova, we develop innovative hearing solutions that improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Behind every successful product is a portfolio of technologies and components that enable exceptional performance, reliability, and user experience.

To strengthen our R&D organization, we are looking for a Senior Components Manager who combines technical understanding, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills. In this role, you will own a portfolio of key components throughout their entire lifecycle and help define the technologies that power Sonova-s future solutions.

More about the role

As a Senior Components Manager, you will own assigned components throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring they remain competitive and support Sonova's future product and technology strategies. Working at the intersection of Marketing, Technology, and R&D, you will drive requirements, align stakeholders, and make informed trade-off decisions to deliver successful component solutions. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving and managing component requirements in close collaboration with Marketing, Technology, and R&D stakeholders
• Balancing and aligning Marketing, Technology, and Component Development needs to identify the right compromises and priorities
• Ensuring Sonova maintains a competitive component portfolio that supports future solution and product development
• Driving the adoption and reuse of components across multiple products and offerings
• Collaborating closely with Marketing functions, Component Development teams, and Technology & Function organizations to deliver successful component solutions
• Acting as the central point of ownership and coordination for assigned components across the organization

More about you

• A degree in Engineering, Technology, Physics, Electronics, Systems Engineering, Product Development, or a related field
• Several years of experience in engineering, R&D, or technical product development, combined with exposure to product management, product marketing, technology strategy, or customer/market-driven requirement definition
• Experience in medical devices, hearing technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience working in cross-functional product development environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Energy, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership. Proactively driving topics forward, embracing challenges, and taking accountability for achieving results, even when solutions require balancing competing priorities and navigating uncertainty.
• The ability to balance technical possibilities with customer and business needs
• Ability to leverage AI for better output and efficiency through advanced prompting 
• Fluent English communication skills; good German language skills are considered an asset 

More about what we offer:  

As one of the world-s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we-re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans. 

Application process

Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform, including your CV and cover letter.  For this vacancy, only direct applications will be considered.