Director, Performance Management and Capabilities Building (Academies) (Staefa, Switzerland)

Sonova
Switzerland
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Leadership","Stakeholder management","Communication","Facilitation","Change management"]

Strategic leader responsible for defining Sonova’s global learning, performance management, and talent development strategies. Oversees the Academies framework, AI-enabled coaching, graduate programs, and scalable learning offerings; partners with senior leaders to embed performance management, design individual career journeys for Top 200 talent, and align with broader HR activities and leadership standards.

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Director, Performance Management and Capabilities Building (Academies) (Staefa, Switzerland)

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Job Summary

Strategic leader responsible for defining Sonova’s global learning, performance management, and talent development strategies. Oversees the Academies framework, AI-enabled coaching, graduate programs, and scalable learning offerings; partners with senior leaders to embed performance management, design individual career journeys for Top 200 talent, and align with broader HR activities and leadership standards.
Location: Switzerland
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define, develop, and oversee the global Academies framework and its implementation to build critical capabilities across Sonova.
  • •Design and deliver coaching and mentoring programmes, incorporating AI-enabled tools and approaches to enhance learning effectiveness.
  • •Manage graduate programmes and scalable learning offerings to support talent development at all organisational levels.
  • •Own and continuously evolve Sonova’s performance management framework, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and leadership expectations.
  • •Lead the design and execution of individual career journeys for Sonova’s Top 200 talent, supporting personalised growth and succession planning.

Key Requirements

  • •12+ years of progressive leadership experience in global learning, leadership development, and performance management, with a proven track record of designing and scaling high-impact talent development programmes in complex, matrixed organisations.
  • •Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field; formal training or qualification in talent development or coaching is highly desirable.
  • •Ability to develop and execute integrated learning and performance strategies that align with business objectives, drive organisational transformation, and foster a culture of continuous development and high performance.
  • •Deep knowledge of leadership models, coaching methodologies (including AI-enabled coaching), and talent development frameworks, with experience leading flagship programmes for senior and emerging leaders.
  • •Strong analytical skills with expertise in leveraging learning analytics, programme evaluation, and performance data to inform strategy, optimise learning experiences, and demonstrate measurable business impact.
Experience:12+ yearsCorporate HRLearning & developmentTalent managementLeadership development
Education:Master's in Psychology / Human Resources / Business
Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCommunicationFacilitationChange management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SuccessFactorsAILearning analyticsDigital tools

Company Brief

Sonova
Designs, manufactures, and distributes hearing care solutions including hearing aids, cochlear implant accessories, and wireless communication devices, serving audiologists and consumers worldwide through clinics, retail networks, and distribution partners.
Industry: Medical Devices
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Stäfa, Switzerland
Founded: 1947
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