Associate Director, Corporate Systems (Business Relationship Management)

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 Position Summary   The Associate Director, Corporate Systems (Business Relationship Management) acts as the primary technology liaison for one or more assigned business functions at Bose. This individual   is responsible for   understanding business strategy and operational priorities, translating those priorities into a coherent technology roadmap, and working with delivery, architecture, and vendor partners to bring that roadmap to life. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy and IT   execution, and   is expected to   operate   comfortably in both worlds.   This position reports   within   Global   Enterprise Application Delivery   and works in close coordination with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure and Security, Data & Analytics, and the Project/Program Management Office, as well as with external implementation and managed-service partners. The Associate Director is accountable for the health of the business relationship, the integrity of the demand and investment pipeline for assigned functions, and the realized value of technology initiatives once delivered.   This is an individual contributor leadership role; depending on organizational structure, the Associate Director may provide functional guidance to analysts or junior relationship managers but does not typically carry formal people-management responsibility for delivery teams.   Scope of Ownership   The Associate Director owns the business relationship and technology portfolio for   Corporate Systems including but not limited to   Supply Chain and Human Resources   applications, and   serves as the IT business partner for the Automotive and   Audiotech   business units. Scope may be adjusted over time to include   additional   business functions or business units as organizational needs   evolve .   Supply Chain Tools: serves as the primary IT business partner for systems supporting planning, procurement,   logistics , and supplier management, partnering with Supply Chain leadership to align technology investment with operational priorities.   HR Tools: serves as the primary IT business partner for human capital management, talent, and workforce systems, partnering with HR leadership to align technology investment with   people   strategy and compliance requirements.   Automotive and   Audiotech :   serve   as the IT business partner for   technology   needs specific to the Automotive and   Audiotech   business units, including any business-specific applications, integrations, or emerging capabilities unique to those businesses.   Additional   functions or business units may be assigned to this role at Bose's discretion as the organization's needs   change .   Essential Duties and Responsibilities   The responsibilities below are representative of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Bose reserves the right to assign   additional   or different duties as business needs require.   Business Engagement and Strategic Alignment   Build and sustain working relationships with business unit leaders, functional directors, and senior IT stakeholders to   maintain   a current understanding of organizational priorities.   Translate   business goals, operating model changes, and emerging pain points into actionable technology implications, surfacing risks or dependencies early.   Facilitate recurring planning sessions with business stakeholders to surface improvement opportunities and   validate   that the technology roadmap still reflects current priorities.   Maintain a rolling multi-year capability roadmap for each assigned business function, reviewed and adjusted at least annually or upon material change in business direction.   Advise business leaders on relevant technology and industry trends, recommending where new capabilities could create measurable operational or commercial   benefit .   Demand Intake, Portfolio Management, and Governance   Own the intake, triage, and prioritization of technology requests from assigned business functions, applying a consistent evaluation framework for value, effort, and risk.   Maintain visibility into the full portfolio of active initiatives, enhancements, and strategic investments for each function, and report status to stakeholders on a regular   cadence .   Work   with enterprise architects and technical leads to   evaluate   solution alternatives, ensuring proposed approaches are consistent with Bose's architecture and platform standards.   Balance demand against available delivery capacity and approved funding, escalating   capacity   or funding gaps to the   appropriate governance   forum rather than allowing scope to silently expand.   Participate in and, where   appropriate , lead governance forums that   adjudicate   competing priorities across business functions.   Business Case Development and Value Realization   Partner with business sponsors to   help   build business cases for proposed investments, including a clear statement of expected benefit, cost, implementation risk, and total cost of ownership.   Support budgeting and funding-approval discussions by providing   accurate , well-substantiated estimates and assumptions.   Define measurable success criteria for each significant initiative prior to   kickoff, and   track those metrics through delivery and into the post-launch period.