Senior Manager, M&A Integration & Strategy

Hardware FYI; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Bose Corporation is seeking an IMO Manager to lead end-to-end integration of acquisitions and strategic investments in Framingham, MA. You will drive operational alignment, cultural fit, and value realization across functions.

Collaborate with Corporate Development, business units, and acquired entities to define goals, scope, and timelines; build governance models and playbooks to standardize integration practices; monitor synergy realization and report progress to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years in project management or post-merger integration.
• Experience in management consulting, corporate development, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee integration plans across functions (Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Finance, Legal).
• Partner with Corporate Development and business units to define goals and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute integration activities and manage risks.
• Establish governance models and communication plans for integration efforts.
• Develop templates and playbooks to institutionalize integration practices.
• Monitor synergy realization and report progress to leadership.
• Support diligence teams with integration perspectives early in deals.
• Inform integration strategy with deep understanding of Bose's structure and capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

M&A / integration experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description

Who we are looking for

Bose Corporation is a technology company dedicated to developing breakthrough technologies and quality products that enrich people’s lives. With60 years of success in audio, Bose,a global leader in consumer andautomotiveaudio solutions, strives to provide compelling experiences for our customers, all the way from their first interaction withourbrandthrough the moment they first play a favorite song on their new audio system.

The Corporate Development& Venturesgroup at Boseseeksto accelerate our corporate strategy through mergers and acquisitions(M&A) andcorporate venture capital (CVC)investmentsandwill:

• Identifyandacquire,external technologies, capabilities or businesses that accelerate existing businesses plansor create new Bose businesses
• Develop and execute aCVCstrategy that makes strategic investments in start-up companies
• Establish a “center of excellence” for assessing, valuing, negotiating, and executing deals
• Establish an Integration Management Office(IMO)to drive thepost-acquisition integration;and
• Help champion a culture within Bose thatseeksand embraces outside technology and ideas

Adiligent approach to integration management is essentialto ensure a successful inorganic growth strategy,consequently,the IMO Manager will lead the end-to-end integration of acquisitions and strategic investments, ensuring operational alignment, cultural fit, and value realization. This individual will collaborate across functions to drive posttransactionintegration success and support strategic transformation initiatives within Bose.This position will report to theHeadof Corporate Development & Ventures.

What you will be responsible for

• Design and manage integration plans across functions (Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Finance, Legal, etc.)
• Partner closely with Corporate Development, Business Units, andacquiredentities to define integration goals,scope, success metrics, and timelines
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute integration activities and resolve operational or strategic risks
• Establish and manage governance models and communication plans for all integration efforts
• Create templates, tools, and playbooks to institutionalizeintegrationbest practices within the organization
• Monitorsynergyrealization and report progress to executive leadership
• Identify, mitigate, and where appropriate,escalateimpediments tosynergyrealization
• Develop deep understanding of Bose’s organizational structure, business needs, and technical capabilities to inform integration strategies
• Support diligence teams by providing integration perspectives early in the deal lifecycle

What we value

• Bachelor's Degree isrequired; MBA or equivalent advanceddegree preferred
• 5–10 years of experience inproject management,post-merger integration, management consulting, corporate development, ora relatedfield
• Self-driven,entrepreneurialwith excellent business acumen andintellectual curiosity
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Confidence, presence, and credibility to command the respect of all stakeholders
• Solid team player withdemonstratedability to drive cohesion, communicate clearly, and influence without authority
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage integration complexities
• Passion for innovation, business transformation, and cross-company collaboration
• Technical fluency and comfort working in technology-driven organizations

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $205,800-$249,450.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.