VRF Product Manager

Hitachi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in Irving, TX is seeking a VRF Product Manager responsible for the AME region, driving product strategy, portfolio execution, and cross-functional coordination between engineering, procurement, and commercial teams.

You will align product development with market needs, regulatory requirements, and global platform strategies, manage lifecycle activities, and support GTM strategies while ensuring timely launches and competitiveness across residential and commercial segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC) or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, product management, engineering, or related technical-commercial roles.
• Experience with VRF systems (mini VRF, air to air and air to water VRF).
• Solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals, including system design, applications, and performance drivers.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (launches, updates, phase-outs).
• Working knowledge of regional regulatory requirements (e.g., energy efficiency, refrigerants, safety standards).

Responsibilities

• Support the VRF Systems segment across AME, contributing to product strategy, portfolio execution, and business performance (Includes Mini VRF and three phase VRF).
• Drive portfolio management and product competitiveness, identifying gaps, opportunities, and optimization actions across multiple segments.
• Coordinate end-to-end product lifecycle activities, ensuring timely launches, product updates, and phase-outs in line with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and global teams to adapt global platforms to regional market needs, balancing cost, features, and application requirements.
• Act as a key interface between product development and commercial teams, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, installer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Support development of product roadmaps and business cases, contributing to prioritization of features, platforms, and investments.
• Partner with sales and channel teams to strengthen go-to-market strategies, including positioning, product training, and value proposition development.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes, translating insights into actionable product and portfolio recommendations.
• Contribute to pricing strategies and product positioning, ensuring competitiveness across residential and professional segments.
• Support agile ways of working and speed-to-market initiatives, improving responsiveness to evolving market and customer needs.
• Help drive transformation toward a more product-oriented and customer-centric approach, strengthening alignment across functions and regions.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regional market adaptation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Agile / fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC) or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or MBA

Job description

Job Description

The VRF Product Manager is responsible for supporting the single phase and three phase VRF Systems segment across the AME region, with accountability for product strategy execution, portfolio management, and cross-functional coordination. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to drive portfolio competitiveness, product readiness, and market success.

The position serves as a key link between product development and market execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and global platform strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the VRF Systems segment across AME, contributing to product strategy, portfolio execution, and business performance (Includes Mini VRF and three phase VRF)
• Drive portfolio management and product competitiveness, identifying gaps, opportunities, and optimization actions across multiple segments
• Coordinate end-to-end product lifecycle activities, ensuring timely launches, product updates, and phase-outs in line with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with engineering and global teams to adapt global platforms to regional market needs, balancing cost, features, and application requirements
• Act as a key interface between product development and commercial teams, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, installer needs, and competitive positioning
• Support development of product roadmaps and business cases, contributing to prioritization of features, platforms, and investments
• Partner with sales and channel teams to strengthen go-to-market strategies, including positioning, product training, and value proposition development
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes, translating insights into actionable product and portfolio recommendations
• Contribute to pricing strategies and product positioning, ensuring competitiveness across residential and professional segments
• Support agile ways of working and speed-to-market initiatives, improving responsiveness to evolving market and customer needs
• Help drive transformation toward a more product-oriented and customer-centric approach, strengthening alignment across functions and regions

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC) or related field
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, product management, engineering, or related technical-commercial roles
• Experience with VRF systems (mini VRF, air to air and air to water VRF)
• Solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals, including system design, applications, and performance drivers
• Experience with product lifecycle management (launches, updates, phase-outs)
• Working knowledge of regional regulatory requirements (e.g., energy efficiency, refrigerants, safety standards)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or MBA
• 7+ years of experience in product management or segment management within HVAC
• Direct experience with VRF and ductless systems, inverter technologies, or light commercial applications
• Knowledge of low-GWP refrigerants (e.g.,R454B and R32) and evolving environmental regulations
• Experience supporting product strategy, roadmap development, and portfolio optimization
• Exposure to pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategy development
• Familiarity with global platform adaptation/localization for regional markets
• Experience working closely with OEMs, suppliers, or manufacturing teams
• Understanding of channel dynamics (distribution, contractors, applied sales, key accounts)
• Experience with digital/connected HVAC solutions (IoT, controls, smart systems)
• Ability to translate customer and installer insights into product requirements
• Demonstrated ability to support agile or fast-paced product development environments
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, operations)
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (launches, updates, phase-outs)
• Working knowledge of regional regulatory requirements (e.g., energy efficiency, refrigerants, safety standards)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret market and product data
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization

Additional Information

** Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans**

*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!

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