Real Estate Project/Program Manager at Bose Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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 nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

At Bose, we are entirely self-funded, and enabling growth year after year takes careful planning, talent, capability, and passion. Through a broad variety of specialties and disciplines, the Finance team enables the business to make the decisions and investments, at the right times, to ensure the long-term financial viability of the company.

Job Description

About the Role

Bose is currently seeking a Project Manager to support its global real estate strategy, program, and processes. The Project Manager works within the Real Estate and Workplace Services Department, which provides project planning, architectural and engineering design/coordination, construction, and project management services. Collaboration within business partners and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer service is crucial to the mission of the department. The Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned construction projects including all aspects of project management during conceptual, budget, development, planning, design, construction, close-out and warranty.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple and concurrent projects during conceptual, budget, development, planning, design, construction, close-out and warranty of major capital projects and other projects as assigned. Must have the ability to make well informed and critical decisions.


• Responsible for overall project performance including scope, safety, quality, schedule, innovation, and costs.


• Represent the Real Estate and Workplace Services Department to work with internal project teams (functional groups, senior leadership, business partners & clients), and external project members (architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, local agencies, etc.) during all project phases.


• Coordinate and integrate project meetings and activities and inform/update client/users on the status of the projects.

About You

• Knowledge of workplace strategy, workplace technology, and familiarity with modern workplace design and construction standards.


• High degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously as well as being pro-active in a detail-oriented work environment utilizing sound judgment, organization abilities, and decision-making skills.


• Knowledge of facilities management, facilities service provider networks, and working with property managers to ensure facilities are fit for purpose.


• Effective vendor management skills including negotiation skills.


• 
  A Change Agent. Possess the ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a constantly evolving business environment. Effectively collaborates during times of change.


• A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of construction and/or facilities project management experience, preferably in an organization's Real Estate/Facilities department.


• Experience working in the Real Estate/Facilities organization of a global corporation


• Demonstrated skill in identifying root causes of problems/issues by asking probing questions and the ability to develop recommendations for resolution.


• Excellent oral and written communication, and excellent attention to detail.


• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com