Product Manager, Intrusion Wireless Sensors - Bosch Group

Bosch Security Systems is a leading global supplier of security, safety, and communications products and systems. Protecting lives, buildings and assets is the major aim. The product portfolio includes video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection and voice evacuation systems as well as access control and management systems. Professional audio and conference systems for communication of voice, sound and music complete the range.

Fairport, NY is the headquarters for the Bosch Security Systems sales organization in the United States and serves as the primary site for research and development, engineering, quality, and product management for intrusion detection systems, including state-of-the-art sensors, control panels, communicators and more.

The Product Manager for the Intrusion Sensors group will manage the product life cycle of a portfolio of wireless security and life safety products within the global Intrusion business unit. This role will work with cross functional teams in development, regional marketing, sales, product support, critical vendor partners and with other internal product managers. Our collective goal across the Access Control and Intrusion Control business unit as well as our Building Technologies division business is a cohesive, integrated solution for our customers and end users.

Key areas of focus include:

• Product Management: Manage an expanding portfolio of wireless sensors to help achieve defined business objectives. Write product requirements for new sensors and work closely with engineering during the planning and development of the products. Manage the near term and long-term product roadmap planning and execution.
• Product Launch:  Responsible for managing global product launches of new sensor releases. Responsibilities include coordinating a cross-functional team to develop and deliver hand off materials, assisting in the development of marketing materials.
• Gathering Market Insight/Intel:  Embrace continuous feedback and product input from our sales force and system integrators. Work with customers and potential customers to gather feedback on how to improve our portfolio.
• Competitor Analysis: Keep abreast of competitor products and market trends to develop and maintain strategic vision for product roadmaps.

• 5+ years of successful product management experience in a large, global, matrixed organization; preferably in the security, wireless, or electronic products organizations
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a cross functional global organization serving a worldwide customer base
• Leadership qualities and an ability to influence others in a matrix organization
• Able to plan, organize and follow through/implement to achieve timely, accurate results, focusing on key priorities and effectively juggling multiple projects.
• Familiarity with wireless/RF communication technology such as Z-wave, ZigBee, Thread, etc.
• Outstanding communication skills when working with customers, engineering, sales, marketing, and management
• Able to travel up to 15-20% of the time based on project and professional deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience in the intrusion industry a plus
• Product development process familiarity (Agile and Waterfall)
• Technical undergraduate degree preferred

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion)
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• Physical Demands: Normal office environment.  Will be required to sit for extended periods of time. May require routinely lifting up to 15 pounds, at times lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling and standing.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $125,000. 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 plan with an 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/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.