Director of Operations – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking a Director of Operations for Building Automation Systems (BAS). The role oversees BAS projects and branch operations, reporting to the VP of Operations, and partners with branch managers to drive performance and risk management, with a focus on standardization and continuous improvement.

The position can be located from any major Bosch Building Technologies office in North America, with preference for proximity to operational innovation

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Branch Support: Partner with Branch Managers and Operations Leaders to support execution of business objectives.
• Project Governance & Risk Management: Oversee project review programs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Service, and Finance teams.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture of operational excellence and safety.

Job description

Director of Operations – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

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Location(s)

300 Broadacres DriveSuite 400, Bloomfield , New Jersey 7003 , United States

2851 W Kathleen Rd, Phoenix , Arizona 85053-4053 , United States

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

The Director of Operations - Building Automation Systems (BAS), is responsible for providing operational leadership, governance, and support across Bosch Building Technologies North America (Bosch BT NA) BAS projects & branch operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role partners closely with Branch Managers, Operations Managers, and Project Teams to drive consistent project execution, improve forecast accuracy, reduce operational risk, and strengthen financial performance.

The Director of Operations - Building Automation Systems serves as a strategic operational leader focused on project health, resource optimization, excellence, and continuous improvement across the BAS business. The role ensures alignment to company standards and operational best practices while supporting branch teams in delivering successful outcomes for customers and stakeholders. This position can be located from any of our major Bosch Building Technologies offices in North America, with a strong preference for the candidate to be close to one of our major Operational Innovation Branches.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Branch Support

• Partner with Branch Managers and Operations Leaders to support execution of business objectives.
• Conduct regular branch operational reviews to evaluate project health, financial performance, staffing, backlog, and forecast accuracy.
• Provide leadership and guidance for complex operational issues and escalated project concerns.
• Support organizational consistency across all BAS operations.

Project Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee project review programs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify operational, contractual, financial, and execution risks on large projects.
• Facilitate risk mitigation strategies and recovery planning.
• Support margin improvement initiatives and reduction of project deviations.
• Ensure project controls and governance standards are consistently followed.
• Drive consistent execution standards across all BAS operations.
• Review project forecasts, earned revenue, gross margin performance, labor utilization, and backlog health.
• Partner with branch leadership on annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Drive accountability for operational KPIs and project financial performance.
• Improve forecast accuracy and operational predictability
• Implement operational best practices and playbooks.
• Support standardization of project execution methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and workflow efficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned branches.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Service, and Finance teams.
• Support seamless project transitions from sales through execution and into service.
• Ensure operational alignment with strategic organizational objectives.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a culture of operational excellence and safety.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.

In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Resilience: Ability to maintain composure and adapt swiftly amidst uncertainty and rapid changes.
• Strategic Agility: Capacity to analyze situations critically and make prompt, well-informed decisions, considering diverse scenarios and potential outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Willingness to take calculated risks and explore innovative solutions to