Market & Business Strategy Manager

Bosch Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch is seeking a Market and Business Strategy Manager in North America to support strategic planning, market intelligence, political consulting, and ecosystem strategy for the XC division. You will collaborate with regional leadership to translate market signals into actionable recommendations and drive growth.

You will lead a small team, partner with Product Management, and develop insights on automotive tech, AI, and mobility ecosystems, shaping regional strategy and global alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, market intelligence, product management, marketing, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing business strategies and executive-level recommendations.
• Experience conducting market, competitive, or industry analysis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning leadership and development of frameworks, visualizations, and planning tools.
• Coordinate planning sessions with regional leadership and stakeholders.
• Track progress on priorities and identify risks and opportunities for leadership.
• Prepare executive strategy materials, business reviews, and inputs for global strategy meetings.
• Guide alignment of regional priorities with global targets and future business plans.
• Develop and manage a market intelligence program delivering timely insights to leaders.

Skills

Strategy

Market intelligence

Executive collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Do you want to contribute ideas that will shape the future of mobility? As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, Bosch is driving change in the mobility sector. Join us and you can help innovate, create, and form the future of mobility.

The XC division develops state of the art solutions as well as advanced features leading to the future of cockpit electronics and Assisted and Automated Driving. Our dynamic team focuses on innovating and developing user-centric solutions for AI driven in-vehicle infotainment, multi-modal human machine interface (HMI) solutions, Drivers Assistance features and systems enabling Autonomous Driving.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, with the strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life, and to improve quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

Job Description

Job Description

As the Market and Business Strategy Manager within Cross-Domain Computing Solutions (XC), you will support strategic planning, market intelligence, political consulting, and ecosystem strategy activities for the North American region.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing, regional leadership and business stakeholders, you will help coordinate the regional strategy process, generate actionable market insights, assess external opportunities and risks, and support the development of strategic recommendations that guide business priorities and long‑term growth.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, translating market, customer, competitive, regulatory, and ecosystem intelligence into clear recommendations and actionable insights. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, stakeholder management, and people leadership.

The Market and Business Strategy Manager will lead a small team responsible for supporting regional strategy development, market intelligence, ecosystem analysis, and political consulting activities while partnering closely with the Director of Marketing to advance strategic priorities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategy Process Leadership

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve strategy frameworks, visualizations, planning tools, and supporting materials that enable consistent strategic planning and alignment across the region.
• Coordinate strategic planning sessions and business review discussions with regional leadership and key stakeholders.
• Track progress against strategic priorities and identify emerging opportunities, risks, and potential adjustments for leadership consideration.
• Prepare executive strategy materials, business reviews, and inputs for global strategy meetings.
• Support alignment of regional strategic priorities with global objectives and future business targets.
• Develop and manage a structured market intelligence program that delivers timely and actionable insights to business leaders.
• Monitor automotive, technology, regulatory, customer, and competitive developments impacting Bosch and the mobility industry.
• Partner closely with Product Management teams to identify information needs and improve intelligence‑sharing processes.
• Assess industry studies, customer data, market forecasts, and competitor developments and translate findings into business recommendations.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage AI‑enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve insight generation and distribution.

Political Consulting

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, trade, and policy developments that may create opportunities or risks for the business.
• Maintain relationships with internal government affairs and policy stakeholders to support information sharing and alignment.
• Develop analyses and recommendations related to key policy developments and regulatory trends for leadership review.
• Support leadership participation in policy discussions, industry forums, and advocacy activities.
• Assess potential business implications of evolving regulatory frameworks and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the evolving automotive technology ecosystem and key industry players.
• Analyze relationships among OEMs, technology companies, suppliers, software providers, and strategic partners.
• Assess ecosystem opportunities, partnerships, and competitive dynamics and develop recommendations that inform XC's regional ecosystem strategy.
• Provide insight into how ecosystem relationships may influence customer technology decisions and future market opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and strategy teams to support alignment on ecosystem priorities and opportunities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, market intelligence, product management, marketing, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing business strategies and executive-level recommendations.
• Experience conducting market, competitive, or industry analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive, mobility, or technology industry experience.
• Strong understanding of software‑defined vehicles, automotive software, connected services, AI, and emerging mobility technologies.
• Experience facilitating strategic planning processes and cross‑functional alignment activities.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into concise and actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislative, or public policy environments relevant to the automotive industry.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive storytelling skills.
• Experience working in global and cross‑functional organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Information

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