Associate Director, Program Portfolio – Research

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

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.