What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer & Business Operations Manager – Audio Technology position at Bose Corporation?
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 Corporate Strategy team at Bose works on some of the company’s most important business and growth initiatives. We work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across the company to analyze market opportunities, create winning strategies, and inform important decisions with insightful, data-driven recommendations based on a deep knowledge of the business, customers, and external market factors.
Job Description
Location: Framingham, Ma Atlanta, Ga Detroit, Mi
Job Type: Full-Time
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.
Bose's Technology Licensing Division empowers strategic partners with cutting-edge audio and signal processing technologies, fostering innovation and delivering unparalleled audio experiences. Our mission is to elevate audio standards across diverse industries delivering creating mutually beneficial partnerships to strategic partners and their consumers.
About Us: Bose is a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. 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 has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward. Our goal is to make your experience exciting and meaningful—a valuable opportunity to contribute to the industry and to Bose.
Job Summary: The Customer and Business Operations Manager will be responsible for the design, development and deployment for the customer operations (contracting, implementation and billing) along with the business operations associated with our Audio Technology business unit. This role requires customer obsession, an ability to lead and execute with excellence, strong problem solving and design skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a high growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
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
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 Corporate Strategy team at Bose works on some of the company’s most important business and growth initiatives. We work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across the company to analyze market opportunities, create winning strategies, and inform important decisions with insightful, data-driven recommendations based on a deep knowledge of the business, customers, and external market factors.
Job Description
Location: Framingham, Ma Atlanta, Ga Detroit, Mi
Job Type: Full-Time
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.
Bose's Technology Licensing Division empowers strategic partners with cutting-edge audio and signal processing technologies, fostering innovation and delivering unparalleled audio experiences. Our mission is to elevate audio standards across diverse industries delivering creating mutually beneficial partnerships to strategic partners and their consumers.
About Us: Bose is a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. 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 has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward. Our goal is to make your experience exciting and meaningful—a valuable opportunity to contribute to the industry and to Bose.
Job Summary: The Customer and Business Operations Manager will be responsible for the design, development and deployment for the customer operations (contracting, implementation and billing) along with the business operations associated with our Audio Technology business unit. This role requires customer obsession, an ability to lead and execute with excellence, strong problem solving and design skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a high growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and building of the business operations and related technology stack that supports our growth strategy and related program initiatives
- Lead the design and development of customer facing processes from contracting through support.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., business development, product management, engineering, legal, business services) to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Conduct client meetings to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any concerns.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues throughout the program.
- Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
- Manage key operational aspects of technology licensing relationships including account risk review, account setup, SKU creation, and customer volume/revenue reporting.
- Conduct project retrospectives to gather stakeholder feedback and drive process improvements.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Program Management to continuously improve implementation processes and methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in project management or implementation roles.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Experience in audio technologies.
- Familiarity with HubSpot, JIRA, SharePoint, and Confluence.
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
