Product Management Director, Commercial Audio Networked Systems - Hopkinton - Bose Professional

Description

Overview

Bose Professional is a leader in the professional audio industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge audio solutions including loudspeakers, amplifiers, signal processing devices, controls, software, and accessories. As we continue to expand our team, we are seeking a Product Management Director, Commercial Audio Networked Systems to join us on our journey.

We have organized ourselves culturally around a set of shared values. We are a team first, which means we are collaborative and support each other toward our common goals. We start everything from the outside in, starting with the customer and solving from there. We value trust, so we are a company of people who are open and direct, avoid politics, and who do what it takes to deliver on our commitments. And as we work together, we are empathetic, courteous, and fair, because we respect each other. Finally, we believe that creativity and innovation belong in all parts of the company in order to drive excellence in everything we do.

Position Overview

The Product Management Director, Commercial Audio Networked Systems will play a pivotal role in architecting and executing the strategic direction of our commercial audio solutions. This leadership position requires a deep understanding of the global commercial audio industry and the critical roles played by digital signal processors, network infrastructure, and user interfaces. Success in this role also depends on a strong grasp of how remote control, input/output devices, and system integration influence the design and performance of modern commercial installations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both wired and wireless networking, including digital audio transport protocols such as Audinate Dante, AES67, AES70, and other AV-over-IP technologies.

You must be a strong and motivational leader who can clearly articulate your product vision to executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. You will serve as a mini-CEO to your development programs—owning the vision, direction, and outcomes while enabling and empowering teams to deeply understand, engage with, and contribute to the mission. Your leadership will foster collaboration, clarity, and shared commitment across all parts of the organization.

This role will lead innovation around user experience and interface design—both physical and digital—ensuring seamless integration of our systems into real-world environments. The successful candidate will act as an internal expert and external ambassador, building strategic partnerships to extend our ecosystem into third-party systems such as building management platforms, AV control systems, and communication infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about innovation, systems thinking, and user-centered design with a strong track record of bringing integrated solutions to market. This role will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver impactful and scalable commercial audio systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for commercial systems, aligning with company objectives and evolving market needs.
• Act as the company's subject matter expert in commercial audio user interfaces, including control panels, touch interfaces, and wireless/wired I/O devices.
• Lead strategy and development of remote system controllers and physical/digital interfaces that are intuitive, scalable, and purpose-built for commercial environments.
• Build and manage third-party manufacturing partnerships that expand integration into AV control systems, building information platforms, and communication technologies.
• Oversee product development lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on integrated hardware-software experiences and full system cohesion.
• Apply a systems-thinking approach to unify audio processing, control, and user interface elements into holistic, reliable, and elegant solutions.
• Champion a customer-first approach by advocating for end-user workflows, installer simplicity, and lifecycle support in all product decisions.
• Leverage industry trends, competitive insights, and customer feedback to identify differentiation opportunities and shape strategic priorities.
• Serve as a visible leader and communicator across the organization, keeping senior leadership and key stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Foster collaboration across product, UX, engineering, sales and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and market adoption.
• Support Company objectives by completing additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of product management or product marketing experience, with a strong focus on commercial audio systems and interface solutions.
• Proven leadership in developing user interfaces, remote control devices, and I/O systems for professional AV or related industries.
• Working experience with commercial DSP platforms such as Bose Professional ControlSpace, Q-Sys Cores, Biamp Tesira, AtlasIED Atmosphere.
• Deep knowledge of wired and wireless networking principles, including experience with Audinate Dante, AES67, and digital audio transport in commercial AV environments.
• Deep understanding of commercial audio workflows, digital signal processing, and control system integration.
• Track record of successfully launching hardware and software products with third-party integrations.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on experience translating vision into executable roadmaps.
• Experience with agile methodologies and product development tools.
• Passion for audio technology, user experience, and delivering best-in-class commercial solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of redefining user interaction in professional audio systems.
• Lead innovations that impact real-world commercial environments globally.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that values creativity and initiative.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for career growth.
• Help shape the future of Bose Professional's most critical commercial system solutions.

Bose Professional is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Time Type: Full-time

Location: Preference for Hopkinton, MA area (Hybrid), open to US remote if located elsewhere