Director, Program Management
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Key details
- Location
- Boston, MA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Product / Program management
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
About the role
Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.
Director of Program Management
About Bevi
Bevi makes smart water dispensers that replace single-use bottles and cans. Our connected machines serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland. We have raised over $160M in venture capital and are investing heavily in new products alongside growing our current line.
The Role
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 and set the standard for how Bevi runs NPI programs. Our goal is to reduce our NPI cycle time with a higher predictability and quality. This role is central to getting there.
What you will do
Lead the PMO
- 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.
Run programs well
- 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.
Work across the company
- 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.
Make the PMO more efficient
- 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.
What you bring
Required
- 10+ years in program management, including at least 5 years leading a team of program managers.
- A track record of taking connected hardware products through EVT, DVT, PVT and production launch. Experience across electro-mechanical, firmware and app components.
- Experience in consumer, commercial or appliance-type hardware products.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers on new product launches.
- Comfort setting aggressive schedules and running them with discipline: risk tracking, evidence-based status and early escalation.
- Clear, direct communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience with contract manufacturers or ODM partners in Asia.
- Startup or high-growth company experience.
- Experience building or rebuilding a PMO, including phase gate processes and portfolio reporting.
- Familiarity with Agile methods for firmware and software work.
- Engineering or technical degree.
Location and compensation
- Location: Boston area (Charlestown, MA), in office.
- Reports to: COO.
- Salary range: [range from People], plus equity.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including equity options for employees at all levels
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by Bevi. Medical covers full access to reproductive health services.
- 401(k) with ESG investment options
- Flexible PTO, 12 company holidays and additional paid sick and volunteer days
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Disability and life insurance, fully paid by Bevi
- Monthly stipends for cell phone and commuting
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- Employee referral program
- Weekly in-office breakfasts and lunches, a stocked kitchen and Bevis on tap
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
- Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
- Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
- Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too
- Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more.
A note on AI in our hiring process: We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note-taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in.
Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology.
We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team 'recruiting@bevi.co' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.
Accommodations:
Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact recruiting@bevi.co.
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