Senior Engineering Program Manager, Audio Technology

Senior Engineering Program ManagerBose Corporation is seeking an Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our Audio Technology Engineering Team. Our Engineering Program Managers lead small multi-functional teams including, but not limited to systems, acoustical, digital signal processing, controls, and quality engineers. In addition to our core audio engineering functions, Program Managers also coordinate activity with hardware engineers in the electrical and mechanical domains as well as with our business, sales, legal, and supply chain teams.In this Engineering Program Manager role your primary responsibilities will be supporting our Audio Technology business unit to deliver unique Bose technologies and experiences to market through external partnerships.

Products featuring those technologies or creating those experiences may range from a set of Bose developed algorithms or cutting-edge acoustical hardware reference designs to Bose acoustical tunings or extensive hardware, acoustical, and software design collaborations with an external product development partner. Secondarily, as a member of the Audio Technology Engineering team you will have opportunities to engage with our colleagues in Research and Advanced Development to support building a future product roadmap and to tap into the latest Bose inventions that have the potential to create or transform markets. Due to the nature of the Audio Technology business, this role requires effective communication across numerous different internal Bose functions as well as significant coordination with external parties interacting with Bose counterparts in technical, business, sales, product development, and strategic leadership areas.

An Engineering Program Manager in this position needs to effectively represent Bose while driving activity across multiple parties around the world.While a significant portion of the Program Manager's time will be spent defining and leading core projects, the Audio Technology business unit is new. In this job you will help define how we will operate, what tools we will use, how we will collaborate internally and how we will engage with external parties, all in service of scaling Audio Technology to a sizable and successful business and a cornerstone of Bose's portfolio.Must have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:Leading cross functional teams such as acoustical, digital signal processing, electrical, mechanical, software, supply chain and product qualityExperience working with external technology, design, and manufacturing partnersProgram / project management background in consumer electronics (or medical device) product development or in the development of new technologiesA working understanding of software development processes and integrating with hardware designsSystems-level critical thinking, Collaboration, Influencing Skills and High Emotional IntelligenceExperience with project scheduling and planning; MS Project or equivalentExperience with project cost estimating and program accounting practicesExposure to and ability to grasp basic technologies and engineering/manufacturing processes involved in product developmentTeam building and team leadershipConfidence to communicate effectively with cross functional technical teams, business organizations, vendors and leadershipDesire to learn and willingness to take on uncomfortable or unknown challengesResponsibilities: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 projectionsEstablish and clarify project objectives and ensure that teams have the guidance and resources necessary to succeedManage project milestones for software and hardware integrationLead or support new technology platforms, new product, and new product variant program development as neededSet project budgets/schedules and track performance, adjusting plans as needed to align with customer needs, resource availability and competing project prioritiesIdentify and manage project risks (technical and other)Build valued working relationships with technical subject matter experts on your teams as well as with stakeholders and managementQualifications:8+ years of experience within engineering5+ years minimum experience in a Product Development role, preferably within consumer electronics5+ years minimum experience in a Program/Project Manager roleBS in Engineering requiredMS in Engineering or MBA is a plusBose 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.