Director Delivery - Forecast To Plan

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. 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. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

• 3-year program of work
• Work on a New ERP implementation
• Global project

We are looking for an experienced Delivery Director with experience around Forecast to Plan systems/ Business Transformation and Program Delivery to drive Initiatives through all phases of Cochlear’s transformation Delivery Lifecycle.The Delivery Director will utilise Agile and Waterfall techniques & methodologies appropriate to Cochlear’s way of working to balance speed to market, high quality outputs whilst using fit for purpose solutions to drive first class customer experiences.Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with business and IT delivery teams to Plan and execute end to end delivery of assigned delivery streams
• Manage complex system, people and processes interdependencies and risks across multiple initiatives and squads
• Coach and empower cross functional delivery teams to embed Cochlear delivery framework
• Drive continuous improvement across your delivery streams and teams
• Ensuring resource capacity and capability is aligned to prioritised demand
• Manage budget, vendor and planning (incl. vendor management as required) for assigned initiative/s within the Program

Key Requirements:Minimum:

• 8+ years’ experience in software delivery lifecycle
• 10+ years’ experience in Delivery and Program Management
• Experience with Forecast to Plan systems and processes
• Program and Delivery Management experience in Agile and Waterfall Environments
• Experience in Forecast to Plan, configuration and purpose Experience in planning and delivery of complex technology initiatives with dependencies across multiple delivery streams
• Ability to manage risks across multiple Initiatives and delivery teams
• Vendor management experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization and across functional disciplines.
• Transformation experience in one of the following end to end business processes Forecast to Plan, Plan to Inventory, Offer to Cash, Record to Report
• Relevant industry certifications in Project and Program Management (eg Agile PM, Scrum Master, SAFe, Prince2)
• Experience as a people manager or leader

Ideal:

• Supported Functional Operate Model changes as part of an ERP transition
• Experience in a regulated environment to meet compliance
• Agile coaching experience
• Experience facilitating large workshops and governance events

For more information please contact Ralph on rhitti@cochlear.comCochlear’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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.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.#CochlearCareersHow we recognise your contributionWe want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.comAt 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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.