Director of Program Management

Bevi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health coverage

Gym membership reimbursement

Stock options

Bevi Annual Retreat

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

Bevi is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead its central PMO and drive rapid, predictable hardware NPI programs from concept to launch. You will coach five program managers, set standards for schedules and phase gates, and personally own critical programs to ensure quality, cost and supply readiness.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Sales to balance portfolio priorities and optimize resources.

Qualifications

• Experience taking connected hardware products through EVT, DVT, PVT and production launch.
• Experience building or rebuilding a PMO, including phase gate processes and portfolio reporting.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers on new product launches.
• Clear, direct communication with executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow a team of program managers running complex, cross-functional hardware programs.
• Set the standard for how Bevi runs NPI programs and hold the team to it.
• Own Bevi’s phase gate process with clear go/no-go decisions and tracked open items.
• Lead by example by taking on NPI programs directly when needed while building the team.
• Ensure aggressive, credible schedules, tracked weekly with risks identified and owners assigned.
• Provide status reporting to the leadership team and the Board with evidence-based updates.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Sales to ensure on-time, on-quality launches.
• Manage programs involving contract manufacturers and design partners, including Asia.
• Move program information to a single system of record for consistent reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Risk tracking

Data-driven status

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Startup experience

PMO setup and portfolio reporting

Contract manufacturers management

Asia ODM partners experience

Hardware product development lifecycle

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Job description

• We are hiring a Director of Program Management to lead Bevi’s central PMO. The PMO runs our new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept to launch. The team includes five program managers and sits in Operations, reporting to the COO
• This is a leadership role and a hands-on one. You will lead and develop the team, set the standard for how Bevi runs hardware programs, and run one of our most important NPI programs yourself. Our goal is to reduce our NPI cycle time with a higher predictability and quality. This role is central to getting there
• Lead, coach and grow a team of program managers running complex, cross-functional hardware programs
• Set the standard for how Bevi runs NPI programs and hold the team to it
• Own Bevi’s phase gate process. Each gate ends in a clear go, no-go or recycle decision, and open items carry forward with owners
• Lead by example, taking on NPI programs directly as needed while building the team
• Make sure every program has an aggressive, credible schedule that the team believes in and that is updated every week
• Name risks early, assign owners and track the inputs that drive them: drawings, test results, open decisions and supplier dates
• Base status on evidence (test data, released drawings, placed POs), not verbal updates. Raise issues before dates are missed, with options
• Get the right people in the room to make decisions, and log them
• Report program status to the leadership team and the Board
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Sales so programs launch at target quality, cost and supply readiness
• Work with the leadership team and Product on portfolio priorities. Make resource and schedule tradeoffs visible so they can decide
• Manage programs that involve contract manufacturers and design partners, including partners in Asia
• Keep core teams small and meetings focused on decisions and issues
• Move program information to one system of record, so status is updated once and every report pulls from it
• Use automation and AI to cut the time PMs spend compiling updates
• Run post-program reviews and use what we learn to improve the playbook

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off: Our paid time off (PTO) policy means you can plan your perfect gvetaway when you need to recharge.
• Health is Wealth: Comprehensive health coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield which keeps you and your loved one protected.
• Stay, Fit, Stay Happy: Boost your wellness with gym membership reimbursements and additional fitness perks.
• Ownership Mindset: Everyone gets a piece of the pie with our stock options plan. When the company succeeds, you succeed.
• Bevi Annual Retreat: Recharge and bond with teammates during our unforgettable company retreat packed with adventures and team building.
• Awesome Office Perks: Enjoy our office culture with catered lunches, happy hours, exclusive Bevi flavor tastings, and a dog-friendly workplace.

Experience in consumer, commercial or appliance-type hardware productsA track record of taking connected hardware products through EVT, DVT, PVT and production launch. Experience across electro-mechanical, firmware and app componentsComfort setting aggressive schedules and running them with discipline: risk tracking, evidence-based status and early escalationExperience working with contract manufacturers on new product launchesClear, direct communication with executives and cross-functional teams10+ years in program management, including at least 5 years leading a team of program managersFamiliarity with Agile methods for firmware and software workStartup or high-growth company experienceExperience building or rebuilding a PMO, including phase gate processes and portfolio reportingExperience with contract manufacturers or ODM partners in AsiaEngineering or technical degree