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Bevi

Smart water coolers dispensing on-demand beverages

Director of Program Management

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USAHybrid

About the Job

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, with 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, including risk tracking, evidence-based status and early escalation.
  • Clear, direct communication with executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • 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, with each gate ending in a clear go, no-go or recycle decision and open items carried forward with owners.
  • Take on NPI programs directly as needed while building the team.
  • Ensure 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 inputs that drive them, including drawings, test results, open decisions and supplier dates.
  • Base status on evidence such as test data, released drawings and placed purchase orders, rather than verbal updates; raise issues before dates are missed and provide options.
  • Bring the right people together to make decisions and log them.
  • Report program status to the leadership team and the Board.
  • 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, making resource and schedule tradeoffs visible for decision-making.
  • Manage programs involving contract manufacturers and design partners, including partners in Asia.
  • 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 artificial intelligence to reduce the time program managers spend compiling updates.
  • Run post-program reviews and use lessons learned to improve the playbook.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with contract manufacturers or original design manufacturer (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.

About the Company

Bevi

Smart water coolers dispensing on-demand beverages

Bevi provides smart water coolers that dispense still, sparkling, and flavored water on demand for commercial spaces. The system works as a scalable service: businesses install Bevi dispensers, which are connected to Flavor and CO2 cartridges and maintained through installation and ongoing support. Users can adjust drink options via touchless controls and a smartphone app, with the option of a 30-day free trial for Standup 2.0 to test the setup. Unlike traditional bottled-water or soda machines, Bevi emphasizes sustainability by reducing plastic waste and offering tracking of environmental impact. The product is sold or leased as a managed service, with revenue coming from equipment, consumables (flavorings and CO2), and support. Bevi targets offices, campuses, and other workplaces seeking enhanced amenities and a greener hydration solution, aiming to provide convenient, customizable drinks while lowering single-use plastic use.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$130.1M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
2013

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