VRF Systems Product Lead

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

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.