Product Manager / Sr. Product Manager

Bosch USA; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

HSA

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bosch USA is seeking a Product Manager – Drive Technologies to lead portfolio strategy, development, and lifecycle management for a key product category in North America.

You will identify gaps, define roadmaps, and execute new product introductions using UX, benchmarking, and stage-gate processes, partnering with global and regional teams to ensure successful launches and market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related business field.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management of the product portfolio from concept to phase-out and define roadmaps.
• Drive growth by translating market insights into action through program expansion and new product development.
• Build business cases and financial justifications for product launches and lifecycle decisions.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, OE cross-references, catalog information, and differentiators.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing for launches and inventory health.
• Support marketing initiatives with product positioning and technical content for GTM strategies.
• Lead issue resolution using structured methodologies in partnership with Engineering/Quality.
• Share insights and contribute to continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Product management

Automotive aftermarket

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP

MS Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Power BI

MS Access

Job description

Company Description

Note: The job position offers a hybrid work schedule, with 40% remote work and 60% onsite work, providing the flexibility to work from both home and office environments.

At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services.

Job Description

As a Product Manager – Drive Technologies, you will play an important role in driving the success of our North American portfolio by leading product strategy, development, and lifecycle management across a key product category.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying portfolio gaps, defining product roadmaps, and executing new product introductions using user-centric methodologies (UX), competitive benchmarking, and structured development processes (e.g., stage gate). Your ability to blend strategic thinking with operational execution will directly contribute to market growth, brand differentiation, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of the 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related business field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the automotive aftermarket; experience with engine accessories product management is a plus.
• Practical knowledge or hands‑on experience with automotive technology is highly desirable.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with initiative, ownership, and a results‑driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear presentations and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SAP, MS Project, Power BI, or MS Access is a plus.
• High level of social competence and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• International experience or exposure is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%).

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available.

Additional Information

For internal employees, this position is open to either an E3 or E4 salary band.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $83,000 - $100,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

https://www.bosch.us/careers/why-bosch/culture-and-benefit

https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public