Split Systems Product Area Lead - Residential Ducted
- Full-time
Company Description
We Are Bosch.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch
- Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
- Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
- Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
- Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
- Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
- Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.
Job Description
The Split Systems Product Area leader is responsible for leading the Residential Ducted Split Systems segment across the AME region, with full accountability for business performance, product strategy, and cross-functional execution. This role oversees a multi-disciplinary team spanning engineering and product management, driving profitable growth, portfolio optimization, and operational excellence. The position serves as a critical link between product development, procurement strategy, and market execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and global platform standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Ducted Residential Split Systems segment across AME with full P&L accountability and ~30 team members across engineering, product management, and project management. Includes ACs, Heat pumps, Air Handlers, and Coils
- Drive strategic growth, profitability, and transformation of the Ducted Residential Split Systems business through effective portfolio management and operational excellence
- Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle delivery, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple product families
- Align global platforms with regional market needs, balancing scalability, localization, and cost competitiveness
- Act as the primary interface between product development and market execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs and competitive dynamics
- Promote agile transformation within the Residential Ducted Split Systems organization
- Owns business and financial performance for the Residential Ducted Split Systems segment, directly influencing Bosch Home Comfort’s revenue and profit
- Shapes portfolio and investment strategies by balancing innovation, cost, and market differentiation
- Holds high decision-making autonomy on resource allocation, pricing, and roadmap prioritization
- Plays a key role in transforming Residential Ducted Split Systems operations toward a fully product-oriented and customer-driven organization
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC, manufacturing, consumer products, or a related industry
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
- Experience in product lifecycle management, sourcing, or purchasing engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MBA or master’s in engineering or supply chain)
- Experience with agile methodologies and transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with Residential Ducted applications and processes
- Experience working in multinational, cross-cultural environments
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including P&L ownership, cost management, and investment planning
- Experience working with global platforms and regional market adaptation
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in HVAC or similar industries
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans
*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!