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At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.Â
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Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.Â
Job Description
The Bose Corporate Strategy team helpsshape the future of the company. You’llworkwith executives and leaders across the businesstoidentify strategic priorities,analyze problems and opportunities, and makeinsightful, data-drivenrecommendations.We help define portfolio direction, createenterprise and business unit strategies, catalyze innovation, and shape the long-term vision. We deliver impactfulworkbased on a deep knowledge of customers, the business, and externalmarket factors.Â
As a member of this team,you’ll get rapid exposure to all facets of our business. You’ll have ample opportunity to take on challenging assignments and build a network across the company. Your success can pave the way for growth within the group or an eventual operating role elsewhere within the company.Â
About the RoleÂ
In this role, you will work as a key member of the Research Labs Catalyst Team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional strategy skillsalong with direct experience in technology innovation and commercializingnew ventures. You will be part of a small, nimble team that also includes technical research professionalsand commercial leaders.As a team you will be responsible foridentifying, pitching, and shaping high-potential innovation opportunities, advancing early-stage proof-of-concept experiments, testing hypotheses, and making business investment recommendations.As the team strategy lead, youwill apply analytical and critical thinking as well as creativity and intuition to imaginebreakthroughopportunities to solve important customer problems through technical innovation.You must thrive on ambiguity, hard problem solving, and the art of the possible. Â
Youwill bringa high level of skill, relevant experience, and organizational awarenessto complex problem solving, often in highly ambiguous situations. To be successful, you’llneed to be an independent thinker as well asa strong team player whocan tackledifficult problems with tenacity and an open mind. You will be expected to scope and lead projects and work directly with leaders andteamsacross the company, oftenwith little direct supervision. This is a high-visibility role withcareer growth potential. Â
Responsibilities:Â
Work directly with stakeholders and other team members to identify, scope, and prioritize work within a portfolio frameworkÂ
Gather data from relevant sources and stakeholders, identify the key issues and strategy questions, develop hypotheses, lead problem solving Â
Conduct rigorous analysis using primary and secondary researchÂ
Usestrategy frameworksto structurecomplex data and facilitate understandingand decision makingÂ
Lead workshops and problem-solving sessionsÂ
Construct business cases; model alternative scenarios as needed; collaborate with others as neededÂ
Create and deliver concise, impactful presentations to stakeholders, including senior executivesÂ
Help lead monthly project reviews and quarterly portfolio business reviews Â
Develop subject matter/domain expertise in relevant technology and market areasÂ
Foster best practices and advance the team’s capabilities and learnings through continuous improvementÂ
Participate in peer reviews of other projects; contribute thoughtful critique and challenge thinking to strengthen the work and help ensure the team produces unbiased insights and high-quality recommendationsÂ
Build strong working relationships with executives, colleagues, and senior leaders throughout the companyÂ
As needed, support the Business Development and Corporate Development teams to identify and analyze potential targets and conduct due diligenceÂ
Qualifications:Â
At least5 years of experience in strategy consulting and/or directly relevant strategy experience in technology and innovationÂ
Prior experience working in a technology startup, incubator, growth-stage venture, or corporate research lab setting, or equivalent experience in applying strategy to corporate technology and innovation investmentsÂ
Prior experience in audio, consumer electronics, digital media, or a related technology field is a definite plusÂ
Undergraduate degree in a business or technical discipline; MBA strongly preferredÂ
Demonstrated expertise in strategic problem solving, conceptual thinking, logic,and the ability to synthesize large amounts of information to draw insights and conclusionsÂ
Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skillsÂ
Well-rounded business acumen with a solid understanding of financial concepts and ability to construct and analyze business plans and modelsÂ
Great interpersonal skills and situational awareness, active listening, and the ability to create influence without authority; must be able to work effectively with diverse teams at all levelsÂ
Team oriented, an energetic self-starter with a positive attitude and good judgmentÂ
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and often against tight deadlines in a dynamic environment; able to juggle multiple projects at onceÂ
Strong “owner mindset” with accountability for resultsÂ
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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.
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