Executive Assistant - Global R&D

Bose Corporation•Framingham, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bose, Engineering is central to how we deliver differentiated experiences and scale our impact as a technology-driven company. As we evolve our operating model, we are redefining the role of Executive Assistant to be a strategic partner to leadership—enabling focus, driving alignment, and improving how work gets done across the organization. This role is part of the Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS) within Global R&D, a team focused on driving operational excellence, transformation and leadership alignment, across Engineering. Executive Assistants are a critical extension of this model—supporting leaders while helping reinforce a more connected organization. This position reports to the Engineering Chief of Staff. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a Vice President of Engineering and their leadership team. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support—serving as a force multiplier for the VP and a key connector across teams.

Requirements

8–10+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, complex organization
Proven ability to manage competing priorities with minimal direction
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Experience with enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Workday, SharePoint)
Ability to prepare high-quality presentations, communications, and briefing materials
Track record of improving team effectiveness through organization and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Highly proactive – you anticipate needs, not just respond to them
Strong operator – you bring structure, follow-through, and clarity to complex, fast-moving environments
Trusted partner – you handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Connector – you know how to navigate across teams and get things done through relationships
Detail-oriented – you maintain high quality while managing multiple priorities
Clear communicator – strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level materials

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize complex executive calendars, ensuring time is aligned to priorities and outcomes
Prepare leaders for key meetings by coordinating inputs, materials, and follow-ups
Anticipate needs and remove friction so leaders can stay focused on high-impact work
Coordinate leadership team cadence (staff meetings, reviews, offsites) to ensure clarity, alignment, and follow-through
Track actions and decisions, helping drive accountability across the leadership team
Support preparation of communications, presentations, and organizational updates
Act as a central point of coordination across Engineering, Operations, and partner functions
Facilitate information flow, ensuring the right people are aligned at the right time
Help onboard new leaders and team members to the organization’s operating model
Manage domestic and international travel planning, including itineraries and expense reporting
Coordinate key events, leadership sessions, and team engagements as needed
Partner with Operations teams for activities such as procurement, systems support (e.g., SAP, Ariba), and onboarding logistics
Ensure leaders are effectively connected into standardized processes rather than managing fragmented support