Senior Product Manager - Amplifiers and Electronics

Company Description*The Communications Systems Division of Bosch Security Systems is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Our product segments include Critical Communications Systems, Pro Sound, and Public Address & Conferencing. With our premium brands : *Bosch, Dynacord, Electro-Voice, RTS and Telex*, we provide solutions that reflect our brand values for audio quality, and innovation.

The company’s broad portfolio of products and systems are used by government agencies, hospitals, critical infrastructure facilities, broadcast TV stations, cable head end stations, electronic media campuses, mobile sports production truck companies and in many other commercial and industrial environments throughout the country.

This located in the Burnsville, Minnesota, USA (Twin Cities Metropolitan) area. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 3 days / week in the Burnsville, MN location.

Job Description*The *Senior Product Manager - Amplifiers and Electronics* is responsible for the product management of Dynacord commercial amplifiers and electronics worldwide, a major revenue contributor for the Communications Systems Division of Bosch Security Systems.

This position does not have direct reports.* Define the product strategy and roadmap.* Manage global product portfolio and life cycle and evaluate market potential for new products.

• Conduct voice of customer work sessions, and market research for new products*. Clearly define detailed technical specifications for the new product introduction.
• Justify the financial relevance of a new product, including product development plans and pricing recommendations that meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, in a matrix organization, on all aspects of new product development and their entire life cycle.
• Drive the product introduction on the market.* Partner with sales and marketing to prepare and deliver presentations, create materials and plan trade shows, that educate sales personnel and customers on functionalities and features of products.
• Responsible for costing / forecasting on new and existing portfolio.*Qualifications Bachelor’s degree years preferred.* Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in product management or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional / Commercial Audio industry knowledge is required.* Knowledge of key marketing principles and demonstrated ability to apply them in a business environment, including ability to effectively analyze markets and competition to identify customer needs.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts relating to professional / commercial audio.* Ability to plan, organize and follow through / implement to achieve timely, accurate results, focusing on key priorities and effectively manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.* Ability to make public presentations and to eloquently communicate with senior leaders and sales team.
• Strong customer focus, ability to anticipate customer needs* Ability to generate financial analysis relating to product costs, return on investment, etc.
• Knowledge of commercial sales channels (i.e. : distribution, reps, dealers, etc.).* May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when setting up or tearing down booths at trade shows.
• Up to 30% travel may be required, both domestically and internationally.*Additional Information
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. 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)
• Bosch Building Technologies intends to transform our business and thrive under new ownership! We are committed to expand our business and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey!
• Learn more here : https : / / www.bosch-presse.de / pressportal / de / en / realignment-bosch-building-technologies-to-focus-on-systems-integration-business-259403.html
5 days ago