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 Program Manager to join our Luxury Division Program Management Team. Our Program 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 to 7 years of experience in engineering
• 2 years minimum experience in a Product Development role, preferably within consumer electronics
• 3 years minimum 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 required
• MS in Engineering or MBA is a plus

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Binghamton, New York is: $99,200-$136,400.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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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.

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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.