Project Leader - Heat Pump Development (f/m/div.)

Bosch Group; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on site

Medical services on site

Training & certifications

Career progression opportunities

Discounts on Bosch products

Sports & wellness programs

Job summary

Bosch Aveiro is seeking a Project Leader for Heat Pump Development to drive complex product development from concept to market launch. You will coordinate technical teams, stakeholders, and project requirements to ensure successful delivery.

Join a cross-functional group at Bosch Aveiro, applying TTM processes and robust project management in an international setting. Travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience leading complex product development or engineering projects across the full product lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methods including planning, risk management, budgeting and reporting.
• PMP or a comparable project management certification is a plus.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead heat pump development projects from requirements through development, validation, launch and handover.
• Apply Time-to-Market (TTM) processes throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate international, cross-functional project teams toward shared goals.
• Plan, monitor and report on scope, milestones, resources and performance.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: Home Comfort

Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

Heat pump technology plays an important role in more efficient residential heating and cooling. Join our cross-functional product development team in Aveiro and contribute to bringing innovative heat pump solutions successfully from concept to market.

As Project Leader - Heat Pump Development, you will take ownership of complex product development projects, bringing together technical teams, stakeholders and project requirements to enable successful product launches.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead heat pump development projects from requirements definition through development, validation, product launch and market handover;
• Apply the Time-to-Market (TTM) process throughout the product development lifecycle;
• Lead and coordinate international, cross-functional project teams toward common project goals;
• Plan, monitor and report on project scope, milestones, resources and performance;
• Manage project budgets and product costs, ensuring transparency throughout the development process;
• Coordinate with related projects as well as internal and external stakeholders;
• Identify project risks at an early stage and drive proactive mitigation measures;
• Support effective decision-making by creating transparency around priorities, risks and project status.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience

• Experience leading complex product development or engineering projects, ideally across the full product lifecycle;
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams in an international environment;
• Experience with product development phases from requirements and planning through validation, launch and market handover.

Know-how

• Strong knowledge of project management methods and tools, including planning, risk management, stakeholder management, budget management and project reporting;
• Good technical understanding, enabling you to discuss technical topics, challenge assumptions and support effective project decisions;
• Knowledge of Time-to-Market (TTM) or comparable product development processes is an advantage;
• PMP or a comparable project management certification is considered a plus.

Languages

• Very good written and spoken English, enabling you to collaborate effectively in an international environment.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured and solution-oriented, with the ability to balance priorities and maintain an overview of complex projects;
• Proactive and results-focused, with a strong sense of ownership;
• Comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and creating transparency around project progress and risks.

Personality

• Collaborative team player who enjoys bringing people from different functions and locations together;
• Clear and confident communicator who can make complex topics understandable;
• Customer-focused and comfortable building productive working relationships;
• Open to working in an international environment and willing to travel when needed.

Additional Information

• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities

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