Engineering Program Manager

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

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 Project Manager to join our Luxury Division Program Management Team. Our Project Managers lead globally distributed, multi-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, acoustic, software, manufacturing, validation, plastics, and user experience engineers, as well as resources from our Global Supply Chain Management organization, our Suppliers and our remote Bose engineering teams. This role also requires strong operational awareness to ensure alignment between product development, resourcing, and delivery processes across the global organization.

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 products, 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)
• •Drive operational efficiency by implementing scalable project management processes, streamlining workflows, and improving cross-team communication
• •Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to ensure resource planning, capacity alignment, and materials readiness to support development and launch activities
• •Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to identify areas for improvement and support data-driven decision making
• •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
• •Understanding of operations and supply chain principles including lead time management, inventory strategies, and capacity planning
• •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

• •3+ years of experience working within engineering focused teams
• •1+ years experience in a Product Development role, preferably within consumer electronics
• •3+ years experience in a Program/Project Manager role
• •Formal training or experience in operations management, supply chain, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus
• •BS in Engineering preferred

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