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Bose Program Manager, Global R&D in Framingham, Massachusetts
Job Description
About Bose
You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.
Innovation is more than what we do. It’s who we are — constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. We’re music fanatics and audio engineers. We’re explorers and inventors and dreamers. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.
About the Role
Bose Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to join our Global Research and Development Program Management Team. Our Program Managers lead globally distributed, multi-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, acoustical, software, manufacturing, validation, plastics, material science and user experience engineers, as well as resources from our Global Supply Chain Management organization, our Contract Manufacturers and our remote Bose engineering teams.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Lead cross-functional teams to execute engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle including activities related to aligning product requirements, establishing roles and responsibilities, and creating ROI projections
Establish and clarify project objectives and ensure that teams have the guidance and resources necessary to succeed
Manage project milestones for software and hardware integration
Lead or support new technology platforms, new product, and new product variant program development as needed
Set project budgets and schedules and track performance adjusting plans as needed to align with customer needs, resource availability and competing project priorities
Identify and manage project risks (technical and other)
Build valued working relationships with technical subject matter experts on your teams as well as with stakeholders and management
About You
Skills & Knowledge
Leading cross functional teams such as electrical, mechanical, software, supply chain and product quality
Experience working with external technology, design, and manufacturing partners
Program / project management background in consumer electronics product development or in the development of new technologies and software
A working understanding of software development processes and integrating with hardware designs
Systems-level critical thinking, Collaboration, Influencing Skills and High Emotional Intelligence
Experience with project scheduling and planning; MS Project or equivalent
Experience with project cost estimating and program accounting practices
Exposure to and ability to grasp basic technologies and engineering/manufacturing processes involved in product development
Ability to build strong distributed teams and provide leadership throughout the development cycle
Confidence to communicate effectively with cross functional technical teams, business organizations, vendors and leadership
Qualifications
4 to 8 years of experience within engineering
3 years minimum experience in a Product Development role, preferably within consumer electronics
2 years minimum experience in a Program/Project Manager role
BS in Engineering required
MS in Engineering or MBA is a plus
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We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.