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.
Cochlear has an opportunity for a Associate Software Product Owner based in the R&D Customer Software team in our Mechelen Belgium office. As the Associate Software Product Owner, you will be a part of a Software squad team and in the role you will ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications within our product portfolio. You'll collaborate closely with a Marketing Product Management, other Software Product Teams and early stage research teams to define the new features to be added to the product by defining and prioritizing backlog items. Along side the Delivery Manager you will drive project to success.
Key Responsibilities:
Define user stories and maintain the product backlog to align with the product vision and goals.
Prioritize and order the product backlog to ensure important tasks are given top priority.
Analyze user needs and system requirments to derive functional designs and software requirements.
Contribute to product conceptualization and take ownership of feature designs from system level to delivery.
Provide product support for internal and external stakeholders.
Write, maintain, and coordinate technical documentation, including Software Requirements Specifications.
Minimum Key Incumbent Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years in Agile software teams, with experience from defining software products.
Communication and stakeholder management skills.
In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
Desired Skills:
Experience working in regulated environments.
Technical knowledge and interest in the technical solution
Understanding of product design principles and emerging technologies.
How we recognise your contribution
We 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.
What we offer
An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefits
An extensive onboarding and training program
An enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworking
A stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globe
This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!
Cochlear Summary
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™).
Equal opportunities
Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.
