New Product Operations Leader

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As the New Product Operations Leader, you are accountable for successfully bringing new consumer electronics products to market, overseeing the entire manufacturing development of a new product from ideation through to mass production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, manufacturing, or program management.
• At least four years of experience working in manufacturing, including leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within consumer electronics or a closely related industry.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to drive complex programs from concept through ramp and into sustained production.
• Experience managing program budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, and trade-off decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC), and the ability to partner effectively with design, engineering, and operations teams to influence outcomes early.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience driving alignment and execution across cross-functional teams including hardware, operations, quality, and supply chain.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess risk, balance competing priorities, and make informed decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Experience navigating conflict and mediating trade-offs in a constructive, respectful way that keeps teams moving forward.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A team-first mindset, with the ability to motivate, support, and energize teams through challenging phases of development.
• A hands-on problem solver who is comfortable diving into details, identifying root causes, and driving practical solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Stock options
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs