Automotive Software Program Management Co-op

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. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.  

The Engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal—to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

Job Description

THE PROGRAM

We're looking for students to join our Co-Op Program who believe that sound is power. Over the 6-month co-op, you will get the opportunity to apply the skills you learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience. Our Co-Ops will get to network across the business to understand different perspectives at Bose. You'll connect with other Co-Ops and colleagues to grow your network for the future!

Timeframe - Spring Co-op- Must be available January 12- June 26, 2026 and work in a hybrid work environment.

We're looking for a Project Management Co-Op to join Software Program Management Office and support our automotive product development programs. In this role the key responsibilities include the following:

• Project Coordination
  • Assist the Project Managers in preparing and developing project plans using WBS methodologies
  • Create and develop project milestone map with proper flow of view of the project.
• Project Tracking & Reporting
  •  Process Documentation - Create required documents needed for the assigned projects - mainly ASD PDP; State Machine diagrams etc.
  • Develop project dashboards using project tools like Jira, Confluence to track the status of the project
  • Build project metrics for various P&E projects using tools like power BI & confluence to track the overall software deliveries in the platform & experiences categories
• Risk Management
  • Develop risk registers and triage them on a regular basis using the existing risk management process
• Project Execution
  • Execute the project lifecycle using agile methodology using scrum/kanban board for developing, monitoring and tracking the project milestones.
  • Schedule daily stand up discussions with the project team
  • Schedule Scrum Planning & Retrospectives to ensure successful execution of the project planning

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should be/have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering
• Project / Product Management, PMO tools, Dashboards
  • Understanding of Risk Management, Project Management, Change Management etc
• Professional- organizations, certifications, etc
• Soft Skills – Strong communication and teamwork skills in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering background
• Product Development
• Basic understanding of project management concepts
• Proficient in MS Office ( Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SmartSheet, Jira, etc.
• Problem Solving Capability

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.