Director, Product Execution Leadership

This role is a hybrid position

Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Boston or Glasgow, Scotland office and should expect to be in office 2 to 3 days per week in order to collaborate with partners and key stakeholders.

Sonos is on a journey to be the most sought-after audio brand in the world. Our brand experience is changing the way people listen to music, and our mission is to bring that experience to every modern music lover around the globe. We design and deliver amazing, uniquely differentiated acoustic hardware and we build the high-performance operations teams needed to bring those products to the world.

We are looking for a transformational operations leader to build and lead our newly formed Product Execution Leader (PEL) team. The PEL role unifies what were previously two distinct functions the Product Realization Leader (PRL) and the Product Program Manager / Leader (PPM/PPL) into a single point of accountability for delivering Sonos products from Exploration to GA (general availability). 

The individual will be the leader responsible for all product execution at Sonos from Product Exploration through General Availability (GA) working closely with the Product Owner and the Product Core Team.

Further, this leader will play a key role in representing Global Operations leadership to the Product  Core Team on key sourcing key sourcing strategies, manufacturing locations, technology and NPI cost.

This is a high-visibility leadership function. The Director will build, develop, and continuously improve a team of PELs who each own both the operations execution engine and the program management drumbeat of an NPI program. The Director will also play a key role in developing, influencing, and aligning Sonos’ longer-term manufacturing, sourcing, and technology strategies across the operations organizations.

What You’ll Do

• Build & Develop the PEL Team
  Build, hire, develop, and manage a team of high-performance Product Execution Leaders who lead cross-functional core teams of sourcing, product and process engineering, supply base engineering, quality, tooling, supply planning, logistics, trade compliance and factory program management from exploration through mass production.
  Build, hire, develop and manage a team of Product introduction managers who leads Process engineers, test engineers, quality engineers, CM sourcing managers, etc to plan and execute all NPI builds in Asia.
  Coach and grow your leaders, raising the bar on both the operations realization skill set (DFM, tooling, build planning, ramp, total landed cost) and the program leadership skill set (planning, cadence, executive communication, risk management and financial acumen).
  Define and continuously improve the processes, tools, and standards that enable PELs to execute their day-to-day work more efficiently and consistently across programs.

  Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
  Partner closely with Hardware leaders, product owners, PCT, Global Operations leadership and engineering leadership to ensure we are developing the right products and that all new products and new initiatives are supported from a manufacturing-leadership standpoint.
  Tightly integrate operations and product development, keeping the teams aligned at all times across the portfolio of NPI programs.Own Product Execution

• Embrace the role as the operations leader the organization looks to as the point of accountability for the overall execution and delivery of products at the schedule, quality, cost, and scale Sonos expects.
• Be the focal point for identifying gaps in organizational capability and driving systemic change that improves the overall effectiveness of Sonos’ Global Operations engine..
• Program Leadership & Cadence — The right candidate coaches PELs to own their schedules and milestones, run disciplined reviews, and act as the honest broker who keeps every function aligned and surfaces risk early.
• Operations & Manufacturing — The right candidate ensures the team drives strong manufacturing plans, DFM, and fixtures, and holds PELs accountable for NPI builds and qualification plans that make products buildable at quality and scale.
• Supply Chain, Capacity & Ramp — The right candidate guides the team to set supply strategy, secure capacity ahead of the curve, and own ramp and fulfillment so the right SKUs are in place at launch volume.
• Product BOM Creation & Management — The right candidate holds the team accountable for releasing every level of the product BOM via ECO before PVT, sequenced just in time to start production.
• Cost & Financial Ownership — The right candidate sets the standard for budget discipline and expects each PEL to own COGS, keep total landed cost under target, and stand behind the business case.
• Budget management Work with each PEL and their product core team to make sure the program budget for each product is within the boundary.

What You’ll Need

• Technical degree; a graduate degree in engineering or business is desired.

• 15+ years of experience designing, building, and leading high-performance teams within fast-growing, highly innovative, and progressive environments.

• 5+ years of Operations program management experience.

• 5+ years of experience managing people directly and/or indirectly.

• Proven track record coaching and developing people and teams, especially in globally diverse, fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environments.

• Managing and working with teams in USA, Asia and Europe.

• Broad leadership experience bringing complex, game-changing consumer electronics products to high-volume manufacturing; a technical background with progressive leadership roles in manufacturing operations, new product introduction/development, and/or strategic sourcing is highly desired.

• Broad, strategic, and creative thinker with a track record of progressive thought leadership.

• Strong collaboration skills, the ability to effectively influence across multiple groups and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve specific goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or diploma.

• Experience leading teams that own both Operations Program management and program management.

• Experience traveling and working in Asia.

• Experience in Lean product and process development.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.

Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.

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The base pay range for this role based off geographic location is:

The specific pay offered will depend on the candidate’s geographic location, as well as qualifications and experience. We apply geographic pay differentials based on the cost of labor in the market.  Employees in high-cost locations may be compensated at the upper end of the range, while those in medium or low cost markets may be compensated at the lower end of  the range. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 

Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting

• An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• Sonos offers a generous paid leave program for new parents or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, as well as short- and long-term disability for your own medical condition

• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance

• Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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