Technical Project Manager

Robert Bosch Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

401(k) with generous matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

The Robert Bosch Group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead customer programs featuring embedded automotive and stationary control units. You will be the main technical interface among customers and Bosch engineering teams, accountable for quality, cost, delivery, scope, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams across North America, Germany, India, and more to SOP and project closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics or related field.
• 8+ years in automotive, off-highway, industrial or embedded systems development.
• 5+ years leading global engineering projects as technical project manager.
• Experience managing complete product life cycles from concept to SOP.

Responsibilities

• Interface between customer engineering teams and Bosch to drive project targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams across systems engineering, software, hardware, and manufacturing.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate PPAP, production readiness, and pre-launch activities.
• Communicate with executives and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Technical PM leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering coordination

Risk and schedule management

Effective communication

Ambiguity navigation

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Eng or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

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Job Description

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of customer programs involving embedded automotive and stationary control units. This role serves as the primary interface between the customer and Bosch engineering teams and is accountable for achieving project targets related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Scope, and Customer Satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, software, hardware, mechanical engineering, validation, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, and production while collaborating with globally distributed teams across North America, Germany, India, China, and other Bosch development locations.

The position requires strong technical knowledge, business acumen, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced development environments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Customer and Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical and project interface for customer engineering organizations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead technical discussions, project reviews, escalation meetings, and executive steering committees.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from engineering teams to Director and Vice President level leadership.
• Coordinate customer requirements, change requests, issue resolution activities, and release planning.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.
• Lead global cross-functional project teams in compliance with organizational development processes.
• Drive project execution from project initiation through SOP and project closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor and control project performance against defined milestones and deliverables.
• Establish recovery plans and corrective actions when targets are at risk.
• Manage project escalations and facilitate timely decision-making.

Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) Ownership

• Track program financials, engineering budgets, development costs, and investment requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Support quotation activities, feasibility assessments, and customer RFQ/RFI responses.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future projects.

Systems Engineering and Product Development

• Coordinate complete product development activities involving System Engineering, Hardware Development, Software Development,Integration and Validation, andProduction Readiness.
• Manage requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical readiness assessments.
• Drive alignment between customer requirements and internal engineering teams.
• Support engineering release management activities and change management processes.

Launch and Production Support

• Coordinate PPAP activities and production readiness reviews.
• Support manufacturing launch and industrialization activities.
• Lead issue resolution during pilot production and launch phases.
• Monitor field quality performance and drive corrective actions when required.
• Lead multicultural engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, transparency, and accountability.
• Create an environment that promotes teamwork, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.Master's Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial, or embedded systems development.
• 5+ years of technical project management experience leading global engineering projects.
• Proven experience managing complete product development life cycles from concept through SOP.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, IPMA, or equivalent Project Management Certification.
• Experience working directly with North American OEMs and Commercial Vehicle manufacturers.
• Experience with battery-electric, fuel-cell, and hydrogen-based propulsion systems.
• Experience managing globally distributed development teams.
• Exposure to stationary energy storage systems and industrial power applications.

Additional Information

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!