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Food & Beverage, IoT, SaaS, Manufacturing, Sustainable Technology

Director, Program Management

Boston, MAHybridFull TimeDirector$193,800–$239,400 /yrPosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

PMO
New Product Introduction
NPI
Hardware Programs
Phase Gate Process
Go/No-Go Decisions
Aggressive Schedules
Risk Tracking
Evidence-based Status
Early Escalation

Nice to have

ODM Partners
Startup Experience
High-Growth Company Experience
Rebuilding PMO
Portfolio Reporting
Agile Methods

Role summary

Bevi is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead its central PMO, overseeing new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept to launch. This leadership role involves managing and developing a team of five program managers, establishing NPI program standards, and directly managing key NPI programs. The primary goal is to reduce NPI cycle time while improving predictability and quality. Responsibilities include owning the phase gate process, ensuring aggressive and credible schedules, proactive risk management, evidence-based status reporting, and facilitating executive decision-making. The role requires close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, and Sales teams, managing contract manufacturers and design partners, and driving PMO efficiency through process improvement and automation.

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.

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.

Your Day to Day

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.

Requirements

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.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $193,800 – $239,400 per year

Bonus: Eligible for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Bonus Program

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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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