Associate Product Manager - Co-op (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.

At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market.

Job Description

At Bose, we have a passion for doing things better. For more than 60 years, our obsession with discovering ways to help people enjoy the things they love has inspired thousands of employees to imagine, experiment, and innovate. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you'll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee can build their own success and contribute to ours. It's an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.

Bose Global Product & Supply Chain organization is looking for bright, motivated co-ops who seek out new approaches and love to learn. Our best teammates are excellent problem solvers who work well with people to get results.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will work closely with the New Product Management team and cross-functional stakeholders to assist in the planning, validation, and launch of our consumer electronics products. You will support various aspects of product management, including market research, strategy development, and performance analysis, ensuring that products meet customer needs and align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development Support: Assist in the documentation and tracking of product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure products meet specifications and launch on schedule.
• Market Research: Work with research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Analyze data to inform product strategy and identify opportunities for product improvements or new features.
• Product Documentation: Create and maintain detailed product documentation, including product specifications, user needs, and feature requirements. Ensure all stakeholders are informed of product changes and updates.
• Project Coordination: Support project management tasks, including tracking project progress, coordinating meetings, and managing timelines. Assist in resolving any issues that arise during the product development process. Lead sample management process.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and evaluate product performance post-launch. Collect data on key metrics, such as sales, customer satisfaction, and usage patterns, and report findings to the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure product success from concept through to market launch and beyond.

Qualifications:

• Education: Working toward Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant coursework or certifications in product management is a plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira).
• Attributes: Self-motivated and eager to learn. Detail-oriented with a passion for technology and consumer electronics. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com