Customer PM, former ASD PDM (Program Development Manager)

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

Summary

Program Manager conducts Audio and ASM, Active Sound Management, system development for automotive application. Execute the system development maintaining Quality/Cost/Delivery target with interacting internal functional team and the customers, Automobile companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute vehicle Audio and ASM system application development management based on the R&D estimate described the project scope and the customer requirements with following the internal and the external processes and the standards.
• Create and maintain the project scope.
• Communicate program related items internal and external. Act as a primary interface with the customers’ engineering leadership for assigned projects. Communicate critical information and centralizing program related information internal.
• Manage system-level development activities, from internal program/project approval through post SOP, start of production, launch window. Manage and track all changes in scope.
• Manage to meet targets for R&D cost, component standard cost, development timing, performance, and quality.
• Manage all necessary project related documents internal and external.
• Schedule and negotiate all tuning activities, Audio/ASM system tuning, with the customer.
• Manage to execute Design Review with the customer.
• Create and maintain system BOM, Bill of material.
• Create and maintain program/project information database.
• Manage carryover parts delivery related tasks.
• Track system development action items internal and external.
• Manage to obtain PSW/PPAP approval.
• Attend Monthly project review meeting to report the assigned programs development status, key massages, actions, events, etc.
• Ensure that all components have development schedules that meet the program timing.
• Identify and escalate potential problems in sufficient time for corrective actions to be implemented.
• Become expert in the customer’s organization, development process, technical specifications, and product lineup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Customer orientation

Demonstrates a commitment to understand, meet, and exceed the needs of those who can benefit from Bose products and services.

• Communication

Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Fluent in oral and writing for English and Japanese.

• Passion

Demonstrates intensity, excitement, and enthusiasm for the work at hand.

• Technical knowledge

Has achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps abreast of current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

• Influence

Presents ideas persuasively to shape opinions inside and outside of his/her direct control; people follow his/her approaches. Elicits support and trust based on credibility and contribution. Gains support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.

• Application software operation skill

Create document with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project at least.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master degree of Science in engineering technology preferred.
• Experience in program or product development management.
• Experience in automotive engineering preferred.
• Experience in product design preferred.
• PMP certified preferred

  Summary

  Program Manager conducts Audio and ASM, Active Sound Management, system development for automotive application. Execute the system development maintaining Quality/Cost/Delivery target with interacting internal functional team and the customers, Automobile companies.

  Key Responsibilities

• Execute vehicle Audio and ASM system application development management based on the R&D estimate described the project scope and the customer requirements with following the internal and the external processes and the standards.
• Create and maintain the project scope.
• Communicate program related items internal and external. Act as a primary interface with the customers’ engineering leadership for assigned projects. Communicate critical information and centralizing program related information internal.
• Manage system-level development activities, from internal program/project approval through post SOP, start of production, launch window. Manage and track all changes in scope.
• Manage to meet targets for R&D cost, component standard cost, development timing, performance, and quality.
• Manage all necessary project related documents internal and external.
• Schedule and negotiate all tuning activities, Audio/ASM system tuning, with the customer.
• Manage to execute Design Review with the customer.
• Create and maintain system BOM, Bill of material.
• Create and maintain program/project information database.
• Manage carryover parts delivery related tasks.
• Track system development action items internal and external.
• Manage to obtain PSW/PPAP approval.
• Attend Monthly project review meeting to report the assigned programs development status, key massages, actions, events, etc.
• Ensure that all components have development schedules that meet the program timing.
• Identify and escalate potential problems in sufficient time for corrective actions to be implemented.
• Become expert in the customer’s organization, development process, technical specifications, and product lineup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Key Competencies and Skills

• Customer orientation

• Demonstrates a commitment to understand, meet, and exceed the needs of those who can benefit from Bose products and services.

• Communication

• Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Fluent in oral and writing for English and Japanese.

• Passion

• Demonstrates intensity, excitement, and enthusiasm for the work at hand.

• Technical knowledge

• Has achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps abreast of current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

• Influence

• Presents ideas persuasively to shape opinions inside and outside of his/her direct control; people follow his/her approaches. Elicits support and trust based on credibility and contribution. Gains support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.

• Application software operation skill

• Create document with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project at least.

  Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master degree of Science in engineering technology preferred.
• Experience in program or product development management.
• Experience in automotive engineering preferred.
• Experience in product design preferred.
• PMP certified preferred

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