Program Manager - Automotive Advanced Development

Company: Bose
Location: Framingham
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

At Bose Automotive, we're obsessed with redefining the driving experience, where our customers experience something special in every car we've touched. We are looking for a passionate, technically strong Program Manager to join our rapidly growing, distributed team. You will work on next generation concepts and technology enablers with some of the strongest and most capable teams in Bose automotive.

The focus of the role will be coordinating and leading a collection of new technology projects, feasibility studies, proofs-of-concept and powerful enabler projects to support the next generation of premium audio systems and active sound management solutions. The successful candidate is motivated by working with high caliber, multi-functional teams with a highly dynamic set of projects, work packages and milestones. They will have the chance to make an impact and shape the advanced development process going forward with key leadership in a highly visible role. They will also have a proven track record of delivering new and ambitious projects and technologies. This individual will enjoy working with a diverse team, establishing positive relationships with other leaders, while learning and sharing knowledge.

We're looking for outstanding candidates who will:

* Develop plans for applied research, systems engineering, electrical, mechanical & software engineering to advance new technology enablers.
* Contribute to and shape strategies and processes around a portfolio of advanced technology and development
* Facilitate the management of a portfolio of enabling technologies with time-bound constraints and priorities.
* Handle interdependencies between teams, and to identify and manage requirements and architectural convergence as well as software delivery risks.
* Build valued working relationships with technical domain experts, team members, and senior management.
* Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal communication talent.

Prior experience required:

* Strong program management background in advanced development, systems engineering, or in the development of new technologies.
* BS in software engineering, electrical engineering or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
* Excellent leadership, business discernment, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.
* 5+ years of program management experience in a related industry.
* Experience with ambiguity in advanced development and future-focused technologies is preferred.
* Experience with project scheduling and planning; MS Project, Jira or equivalent
* Experience with project cost estimating and program accounting practices
* Familiar with Agile methodologies and the challenges of hybrid agile/waterfall approaches.
* Automotive or Defense experience a plus.
* Experience in leading external engagements and 3rd party development partners is desired

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.

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