Design 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.

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

About the Team & Role

We're looking for an experienced Design Operations Program Manager to be part of our Product Design Operations & Planning team. This role reports to the Design Operations & Planning manager and is critical to ensuring our design teams successfully deliver on our commitments throughout the product creation process. As a team member , you will work closely with industrial designers, UX designers, user researchers, the color/material team, and more, and you will partner closely with engineering, software, marketing, and product management functions. We need someone who cares about building solid relationships, lives and breathes the details in everything they do and is a creative thinker who is comfortable quickly adapting to enable our design teams to focus on and drive the most critical work forward.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive design project plans, timelines, and budgets.


• Lead and manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.


• Oversee product design development, ensuring adherence to design guidelines and brand standards.


• Conduct design milestone reviews.


• Manage design resources and prioritize projects effectively.


• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.


• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of design programs.


• Stay current with industry trends and program management best practices.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field or equivalent experience.


• 3-5 years of experience in design program management, preferably in the consumer electronics or audio industry.


• Strong project management skills, including planning, organization, and execution. Has a knack for thinking outside the box.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer electronics product development from concept to launch.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.


• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall development environments.

Location:

This is a hybrid position.Tuesday - Thursday onsite at our Framingham, MA facility and Monday/Friday WFH. Please indicate you are open to relocation if you are not within commuting distance.

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