Engineering Program Manager

Bose Corporation•Binghamton, NY

9d•$99,200 - $136,400

About The Position

Bose Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to join its Luxury Division Program Management Team. The role leads globally distributed, multifunctional engineering teams and coordinates with Global Supply Chain Management, suppliers, and remote Bose engineering teams. It requires operational awareness to align product development, resourcing, and delivery processes across the global organization. The Project Manager leads engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle, including new technology platforms, products, and product variants. The position manages project objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, risks, and software and hardware integration milestones, while ensuring teams have the guidance and resources needed to succeed. It also works with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to support resource and capacity planning and materials readiness, monitors performance metrics, and improves project processes and cross-team communication. The role is based in the primary work location of Binghamton, New York. The stated hiring range for that location is $99,200–$136,400; ranges may vary at other Bose work locations. Bose also describes bonus programs, health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, employee perks, and an employee discount.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working within engineering-focused teams.
At least 1 year of experience in a product development role, preferably in consumer electronics.
At least 3 years of experience in a Program/Project Manager role.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, such as electrical, mechanical, software, supply chain, and product quality teams.
Experience working with external technology, design, and manufacturing partners.
Program or project management background in consumer electronics product development or development of new technologies and software.
Working understanding of software development processes and integration 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, using MS Project or equivalent.
Experience with project cost estimating and program accounting practices.
Ability to grasp basic technologies and engineering and manufacturing processes involved in product development.
Ability to build strong distributed teams and provide leadership throughout the development cycle.
Confidence communicating effectively with cross-functional technical teams, business organizations, vendors, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Formal training or experience in operations management, supply chain, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
BS in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in executing engineering projects throughout the product lifecycle, including aligning product requirements, establishing roles and responsibilities, and creating ROI projections.
Establish and clarify project objectives and ensure teams have the guidance and resources necessary to succeed.
Manage software and hardware integration milestones.
Lead or support development programs for new technology platforms, new products, and new product variants as needed.
Set project budgets and schedules, track performance, and adjust plans to align with customer needs, resource availability, and competing project priorities.
Identify and manage technical and other project risks.
Improve operational efficiency by implementing scalable project management processes, streamlining workflows, and improving cross-team communication.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align resource planning and capacity and ensure materials readiness for development and launch activities.
Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
Build valued working relationships with technical subject matter experts, stakeholders, and management.