Associate Director, Program Portfolio – Research

Bose Corporation

Associate Director leading research program governance and technology strategy at Bose Corporation. Responsible for managing advanced research initiatives translating into deployable platform capabilities.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFramingham • Massachusetts, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $228,600 - $314,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex technical programs and research portfolios, with a focus on strategic alignment and measurable outcomes. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership in exploratory environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience Managing Complex Technical ProgramsAdvanced Research Program ManagementStrategic Thinking and Portfolio ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementResearch Portfolio ManagementTechnical Program StructuringFunding Model ImplementationOutcome Measurement

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Advanced ResearchDeep Technology DevelopmentPlatform EngineeringExploratory Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, manage, and govern the portfolio of advanced research and technology programs that translate Bose Research discoveries into scalable platform capabilities.
Ensure that research programs are well-defined, strategically aligned, and executed with discipline.
Partner with Franchise Architects and research leaders to translate long-term science arcs into clearly defined research programs.
Implement a disciplined, phased funding model for research initiatives.
Work closely with Bose-X and engineering teams to ensure successful transition of validated research capabilities into scalable platform components.
Coordinate programs across multiple research franchises to ensure collaboration and avoid duplication.
Provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, research portfolios, or advanced technology initiatives.
Experience working in environments involving advanced research, deep technology development, or platform engineering.
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous technical ideas into well-defined programs with measurable outcomes.
Strong strategic thinking and portfolio management capabilities.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams across research, engineering, and product organizations.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical programs to senior leadership.
Comfort operating in highly exploratory environments with evolving priorities and uncertain outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Bonus programs
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing
Generous employee discount