Project Manager for Product Development - Heating Systems
About the job
- A university degree, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical or management field.
- Three to five years of professional experience managing complex, international projects.
- Strong experience with Time-to-Market processes and product development life cycles.
- Prior experience in the HVAC industry, ideally in hydraulics, heating systems, heat pumps, or similar thermal technologies.
- Deep understanding of project scheduling, target costing, and technical product validation.
- Good knowledge of supplier management, OEM collaborations, and Make & Buy strategies.
- Skill in identifying market trends, competitor benchmarks, and emerging material technologies.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- A highly organized, goal-oriented, and structured approach to project management.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex new topics and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
- Ability to motivate and inspire international, cross-functional teams.
- Communication and presentation skills for interfacing across various hierarchical levels.
- Lead OEM supplier development initiatives within the global Make & Buy Strategy.
- Coordinate development of new strategic sourcing partners in collaboration with Purchasing and Quality departments.
- Ensure externally sourced solutions meet Bosch Home Comfort quality standards and integrate with its heat pump portfolio.
- Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and new materials to initiate innovation, feasibility, and cost-optimization projects.
- Own the project lifecycle from initial concept and development through production ramp-up and market launch.
- Coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, Procurement, Quality, and Product Management.
- Drive project decisions while ensuring adherence to timelines, target costs, and technical specifications.
- Communicate project progress and key milestones to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Fluency in German or another additional language.
About the company
Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wetzlar, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
- Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
- Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.
What critics are saying
- Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
- Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
- Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.
What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique
- Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
- Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
- Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan