Principal System Product Manager & Strategic Partner Manager (f/m/div.)

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Your contribution to something big:

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable living and smart home energy? As our Principal System Product & Strategic Partner Manager, you will drive the expansion of the Bosch Home Comfort Electric Solutions partner ecosystem and lead our cross-product system solution roadmap.

• Pioneer and expand the Bosch Home Comfort partner ecosystem, building long-term, high-value strategic alliances with external partners.

• Define, validate, and execute a visionary cross-product features and system solution roadmap for Heating, Building, and Energy technologies.
• Drive digital business models, leveraging Cloud-to-Cloud interfaces (APIs) and implementing robust SaaS monetization strategies.
• Integrate physical appliances with leading external smart-home and energy-management networks and ecosystems.
• Collaborate closely with system engineering and international sales teams to scale our joint ecosystem offering globally.
• Conduct strategic market research and trend forecasting to benchmark Bosch systems against industry and emerging competitors.
  
  

What distinguishes you:

Education: University degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical/professional experience).

Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in technical product management, system architecture, strategic business development, or partner management (ideally within the IoT, HVAC, energy, or smart home industries).

Know how:

• Interconnected Energy Systems: Deep understanding of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), building automation, renewable energy technologies (photovoltaics, battery storage, and smart grids), grid energy management.
• IoT & API Integration: Solid comprehension of software integration, Cloud-to-Cloud interfaces (APIs), digital platforms, and data communication protocols.
• Digital Monetization: Comprehensive knowledge of digital business models, software-as-a-service (SaaS) structures, API monetization strategies, and partner ecosystem economics.
• Market Analysis: Proven ability to leverage competitive intelligence and forecasting methodologies to identify emerging technology trends.

Languages:

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required.
• German language skills are highly appreciated

Working Style and Methods: A strategic and conceptual thinker who excels at turning complex integration challenges into clear business models, with strong analytical skills paired with a structured approach to negotiating and steering multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Personality: Comfortable interfacing confidently across multiple seniority levels, both internally and with external high-level strategic partners.

Work includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!