Junior Managers Program Trainee

Job Description

Ready to change the IT world? We are looking for tech-passionate Master’s graduates with a drive to shape the future. Join us in the Junior Managers Program and actively drive Bosch's digital transformation. If you are excited about data, think strategically, and are passionate about building an outstanding leadership career, we want to hear from you. 

Over an intensive journey of 12 to 24 months, you will rotate through the most important areas of our digital organization in Germany and abroad. Your mission is to gain a deep understanding of our business and the corresponding digital strategy, while building deep expertise in connecting and developing digital business models. This includes global IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and the deployment of customer-oriented platforms and software solutions. You will work on and lead high-impact projects, be mentored by experienced executives, and gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies that are already redefining our industry.

What you will learn and develop with us:​

Shape Global IT & AI Strategy: You will learn how to link a tech company's global IT strategy with its business objectives to enable data-driven decisions and new digital business models. You will actively co-create our AI and IT infrastructure, drive the automation of core processes, and support the worldwide setup and expansion of future-oriented, AI-driven systems.

Optimize Cloud & Software Infrastructure: You will contribute to our cloud transformation roadmap by supporting the migration of enterprise applications and evaluating innovative cloud services. Using modern tech stacks, you will design web services, microservice architectures, and data pipelines that form the backbone of our digital products.

Build Leadership Skills in an Agile Environment: You will independently lead technical sub-projects or developments, accompanied by a personal mentor at the management level. By managing complex system landscapes and working closely with cross-functional teams, you will systematically prepare for your future role as a leader in the technology sector.

Qualifications

Your academic foundation: An excellent (full-time) Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Management, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related (media) technology field. Your focus is on topics such as cloud technologies, web services, IoT, Big Data, AI, software architecture, and/or data analytics. Perhaps you have already earned an MBA, a PhD, or initial professional experience.

Your enthusiasm for digital worlds: You are naturally curious and ready to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and contexts. Initial practical experience (e.g., through internships or working student positions) in IT consulting, with IT service providers, software manufacturers, in industry, research, or in an agile start-up and accelerator environment is a major plus.

Your view of the big picture: You find it fascinating to understand how a global enterprise works and are motivated to connect digital initiatives with business goals. You find it easy to penetrate complex IT ecosystems, think in holistic "end-to-end" processes, and link them to business domains such as logistics, purchasing, finance, or HR.

Your understanding of human-centric leadership: You live by the conviction that outstanding results only come from empowering people. With emotional intelligence and empathy, you create an environment where technology unlocks human potential. You possess a strong service mindset as well as a convincing personality, and you can communicate successfully on equal terms with both highly specialized IT experts and non-technical stakeholders.

You think strategically and shape the future: You recognize the big picture, derive a clear vision from it as a leader, and develop the roadmap to get us there. You have already gained valuable initial practical insights in the software, IT infrastructure, or I(o)T environment, preferably in medium-sized companies, start-ups, or by leading initial technical projects. Practical experience in applying one or more programming or scripting languages (such as Java, C, Python, Matlab, or comparable languages) as well as initial exposure to cloud platforms, SAP systems, or enterprise architecture also set you apart.

Your continuous development: In our dynamic environment, you apply your ability to learn quickly every day, continuously developing yourself – a growth mindset that we actively support. You possess a distinct "digital-first" mentality, see yourself as an early adopter, and bring the willingness to flexibly embrace new methodologies such as Scrum, UX, change management, or IT-driven process optimization.

Your linguistic agility: You communicate fluently in English (business fluent) and possess a good command of German (B2 level) to navigate confidently within our international and local environments.

Additional Information

Why you will love being part of our community

We are deeply invested in the growth of our team members. We have created an environment where you are supported, valued, and empowered to do your best work.

• Mentoring & Sponsoring: An executive-level mentor will accompany you on your journey, actively support your development, and open doors for your next career steps with us.

• A culture of belonging: From day one, you will become part of a global community of trainees from diverse backgrounds and locations. Build authentic connections beyond formal projects through virtual hangouts, local meetups, or our (global) trainee summits.

• Flexible & hybrid working: We trust you to manage your work in a way that fits your life, with a flexible start date and a permanent employment contract. We offer a hybrid model that combines office and remote collaboration.

• Continuous learning: Benefit from up to 6 rotations across different departments, including an international rotation, supported by a generous budget for your professional development (courses, certifications, and conferences).

Are you ready to shape the future of IT with us? Apply now and tell us why you are the perfect candidate to lead the digital revolution in IT.

Do you have questions about the application process?
Claudia Mertens-Baaij (Human Resources)
Telephone: 0711 811 7200

Our application process for the Junior Managers Program includes multiple steps:
a Telephone Interview, Assessment Center and a Final Interview.

As a globally active company, we are legally required to comply with applicable EU and US (re)export control and sanctions regulations. Therefore, we will ask you to provide further information at a later step in the recruiting process. For details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Data Protection Notice.