Product Manager / Sr. Product Manager

Company Description

At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services.Our OE Wiper operations has several plants globally serving the OE's with innovative wiper arms.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together.

Join us at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility!

Job Description

As a Product Manager or Sr. Product Manager of Technical Goods, you are responsible for new product development by addressing portfolio gaps and opportunities, utilizing UX and time to market stage gate process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned products.  You will do so through the following activities:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of the technical goods product portfolio owning the full lifecycle from concept to phase-out. Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with business goals, market needs, and OE benchmarks.

• Drive growth through market intelligence, identifying gaps and opportunities via customer insights, competitive analysis, coverage studies, and vehicle application trends. Translate findings into actionable plans for program expansion and new product development.

• Develop business cases and financial justifications for product introductions and lifecycle decisions. Monitor key performance indicators (revenue, margin, coverage, P&L) to ensure business targets are met.

• Ensure data and technical accuracy, maintaining up-to-date product specifications, OE cross-references, catalog information, and differentiators that support marketing and sales effectiveness.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with global and regional teams including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth product launches, inventory health, and high service levels.

• Support marketing and branding initiatives, delivering product positioning, technical content, and supporting go-to-market strategies that enhance customer experience and brand presence.

• Lead issue resolution, including quality claims and logistics challenges, using structured methodologies like 8D in partnership with Engineering and/or Quality Departments.

• Act as a subject matter expert and team collaborator, sharing insights, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across the organization

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related business field.
• 3-5 years (E3) or 5+ (E4) of experience in product management, preferably in the automotive aftermarket
• Practical / hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology a plus
• Proficient in standard MS software (especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• SAP knowledge, MS Project and PowerBI is a plus
• Proficient oral and written communication in English

DESIRED COMPETENCIES: 

• Initiative and determination, taking ownership of and accomplishing objectives with a strong drive and energy for results and need to finish
• Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset
• High Level of Social Competence - Team player, ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%)

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to be physically present at either our Oakbrook Terrace, IL or Plymouth, MI location. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $83,000 - $120,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.