Product Manager / Sr. Product Manager
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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)
- Proficient oral and written communication in English
Nice To Haves
- SAP knowledge, MS Project and PowerBI is a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%)
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
Benefits
- 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
- reimbursement of education expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
