Project/Program Manager (Finance)

You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.

The Information Technology team at Bose exists to deliver valuable and reliable business and technology solutions with an innovative, engaged, and collaborative team focused on contributing to our corporate vision.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of IT projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The IT Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to implement projects/programs that meet business process initiatives, drive process improvement, or safeguard our products and systems. In addition to project delivery, this person can analyze existing project management methods to promote effective operations through standardization, improvement, simplification, discontinuance, or other methods. The ability to conduct risk assessments, facilitate communication across operational groups, and ensure compliance with the defined process and/or implementation is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project and Coordination:
  • Participates in the planning and coordination of project activities to ensure that planned objectives and deliverables are achieved.
  • Performs critical tasks according to project timetable/specifications.
  • Conducts analysis and reports results to Management.
  • Mainly works on day-to-day issues and tasks directly affecting the implementation of project objectives.
  • The primary focus is operational and short-term, but it may also involve the development of some strategic plans.

• Risk/Issue Management:
  • Works directly to resolve problems of moderate-to-large scope.
  • Applies higher-level analysis to data gathered, interprets results (either independently or with collaboration from Project managers, end users, SME¿s, et. al.).
  • Identify potential risks and mitigation plans
  • Track project progress and handle any issues that arise promptly.

• Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Prepares project reports for management, clients, or others.
  • Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
  • Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
  • Receives general supervision from Project Managers or other Managers.
  • Interacts with Project Managers, SME's, cross functional teams, business technologists, and project staff. May also have contact with outside vendors, contractors, or consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong background in delivering technology projects successfully.
  • Experience working with software development, Cyber Security, IT infrastructure, cloud services, or network implementation projects.

• Skills:
  • Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional project teams.
  • Familiar with Jira
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, Asana).
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Certifications (Preferred but not required):
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments)
  • Scrum Master Certification

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Bose is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal" Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include \"Application Accommodation Request\" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.