At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Welcome to Bosch.

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to join us as Vice President of Engineering and Innovation. In this critical role, you will be at the helm of our innovation strategy, with a strong emphasis on cross-domain software, advanced vehicle systems and the combination of classic “embedded” functions with advanced solutions for outstanding performance in sport and luxury automotive segments. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of mobility by driving innovation with a clear business focus, ensuring our solutions not only meet but anticipate the needs of our discerning customers. If you are passionate about combining an exploratory mindset with execution excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation & Strategy Leadership

• Lead the execution of our innovation strategy, translating the product roadmap into a robust R&D pipeline and delivering projects from concept to market success.
• Provide strategic technical input and feasibility assessments during the portfolio and product strategy definition phase.
• Develop and expand a global R&D network to enable fast and effective product development.
• Strategically position Bosch Engineering GmbH for complex cross-domain and vehicle-level projects.
• Foster a vibrant innovation culture, championing lean processes and agile structures throughout the organization.
• Identify, evaluate, and prudently discern between high-potential trends and "overhyped" topics to ensure focused investment.

Customer & Market Focus

• Ensure a strong product-market fit by deeply understanding and anticipating the needs of customers and drivers in the sport and luxury OEM segment.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of the evolution of E/E architectures and global trends in vehicle-level features and systems.
• Secure substantial technology and know how in technologies with long legacy (e.g. powertrain and active safety) and convince our traditional customers with deep technical excellence.
• Champion a customer-centric approach, focusing on rapid validation of customer value through Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
   

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work in close collaboration with global Product Management (PRM), Sales, and project teams to align innovation efforts with business goals.
• Develop and leverage a strong network within the broader Bosch organization (BBM, GBs) and with external technology partners.
• Act as a key representative for Bosch Engineering GmbH on technology and innovation topics in high-level customer meetings and industry forums.
• Execute very strong stakeholder management to represent and advocate for key innovation initiatives across various corporate levels.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior engineering or R&D role within the automotive industry.
• Deep understanding of the sport and luxury vehicle segments and their unique customer demands.
• Extensive expertise in cross-domain software development, vehicle systems integration, modern E/E architectures and motion solutions.
• A strong track record as a business development advocate, with experience fostering a culture of innovation and lean processes.
• Exceptional ability to combine a strategic, exploratory mindset with the operational needs of a high-performing organization.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable representing the company at executive levels.

Preferred Candidate available but placement decision will be conducted within staffing panel.

If you have questions to the application process please reach out to

Sandra Löw (C/HRE)

+49 711 811-58188

If you have questions to the Job?

Thorsten Gudehus (BEG/CA)

+49 7062 911-6700