Sr Analyst Innovation And Portfolio

Bosch; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Sr Analyst – Innovation & Portfolio to manage the innovation portfolio, govern programs, coordinate stakeholders, and provide reporting and execution support. The role focuses on bringing structure to ambiguity, handling multiple initiatives, and driving programs from idea to execution.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in PMO/innovation operations, with strong analytics, dashboards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering or business or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Innovation Operations, Strategy Operations, Consulting, or Business Operations.
• Exposure to innovation programs, startups, emerging technologies, or R&D environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a centralized view of the innovation portfolio including projects, pilots, partnerships and initiatives.
• Coordinate execution across multiple innovation initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare leadership communications, decision briefs, and portfolio updates.
• Develop portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for insights.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Dashboard creation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering or business or related fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power tools

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

Role Summary

BGSW is seeking a Sr Analyst – Innovation & Portfolio to support the management of its innovation portfolio. The role will focus on portfolio governance, program operations, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and execution support across innovation initiatives, partnerships, pilots, and strategic programs.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, and ensuring innovation programs move efficiently from idea to execution.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Portfolio Governance & Tracking

• Maintain a centralized view of the innovation portfolio, including projects, pilots, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor progress against milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Support portfolio reviews, governance forums, and stage-gate processes.
• Ensure portfolio data is accurate, current, and readily accessible.

2. Program Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate execution across multiple innovation initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Drive action-item closure, monitor deliverables, and proactively resolve execution bottlenecks.
• Develop project plans, timelines, status updates, and executive summaries.
• Support planning and execution of innovation programs, pilots, workshops, and events.

3. Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Act as the operational hub between innovation teams, business units, technical teams, and external partners.
• Facilitate alignment through regular reviews, steering committee meetings, and working sessions.
• Prepare leadership communications, decision briefs, and portfolio updates.

4. Portfolio Insights & Process Excellence

• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
• Generate insights on portfolio health, business impact, resource utilization, and outcomes.
• Standardize tools, templates, and governance processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of innovation management practices and operating rhythms.

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering or business or related fields.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Innovation Operations, Strategy Operations, Consulting, or Business Operations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Exposure to innovation programs, startups, emerging technologies, or R&D environments is desirable.

Skills

• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Data analysis and dashboard creation
• Presentation and executive communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power tools.

Additional Information

Ideal Candidate :

A self-driven professional who has worked in startups, incubators, accelerators, corporate venture programs, or corporate innovation teams and understands how new opportunities are identified, evaluated, and developed. The individual should be comfortable working with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners, while bringing a strong mix of analytical thinking, market understanding, and execution focus.

Legal Entity: Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited

Requirements: