VRF Product Manager
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Job Description
The VRF Product Manager is responsible for supporting the single phase and three phase VRF Systems segment across the AME region, with accountability for product strategy execution, portfolio management, and cross-functional coordination. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to drive portfolio competitiveness, product readiness, and market success.
The position serves as a key link between product development and market execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and global platform strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Support theย VRF Systems segmentย across AME, contributing to product strategy, portfolio execution, and business performance
(Includes Mini VRF andย three phase VRF)Driveย portfolio management and product competitiveness, identifying gaps, opportunities, and optimization actions across multiple segments
Coordinateย end-to-end product lifecycle activities, ensuring timely launches, product updates, and phase-outs in line with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with engineering and global teams toย adapt global platforms to regional market needs, balancing cost, features, and application requirements
Act as aย key interface between product development and commercial teams, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, installer needs, and competitive positioning
Support development ofย product roadmaps and business cases, contributing to prioritization of features, platforms, and investments
Partner with sales and channel teams to strengthenย go-to-market strategies, including positioning, product training, and value proposition development
Monitorย market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes, translating insights into actionable product and portfolio recommendations
Contribute toย pricing strategies and product positioning, ensuring competitiveness across residential and professional segments
Supportย agile ways of working and speed-to-market initiatives, improving responsiveness to evolving market and customer needs
Help drive transformation toward a moreย product-oriented and customer-centric approach, strengthening alignment across functions and regions
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree inย Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC) or related field
- 5+ years of experienceย in HVAC, product management, engineering, or related technical-commercial roles
- Experience with VRFย systemsย (mini VRF, air to air and air to water VRF)
- Solid understanding ofย HVAC fundamentals, including system design, applications, and performance drivers
- Experience withย product lifecycle managementย (launches, updates, phase-outs)
- Working knowledge ofย regional regulatory requirementsย (e.g., energy efficiency, refrigerants, safety standards)
Preferred Qualifications
- Masterโs degree inย Engineering, Business, or MBA
- 7+ years of experienceย in product management or segment management within HVAC
- Direct experience withย VRF and ductless systems, inverter technologies, or light commercial applications
- Knowledge ofย low-GWP refrigerants (e.g.,R454B andย R32)ย and evolving environmental regulations
- Experience supportingย product strategy, roadmap development, and portfolio optimization
- Exposure toย pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategy development
- Familiarity withย global platform adaptation/localizationย for regional markets
- Experience working closely withย OEMs, suppliers, or manufacturing teams
- Understanding ofย channel dynamicsย (distribution, contractors, applied sales, key accounts)
- Experience withย digital/connected HVAC solutionsย (IoT, controls, smart systems)
- Ability to translateย customer and installer insightsย into product requirements
- Demonstrated ability to supportย agile or fast-paced product development environments
- Experience working inย cross-functional teamsย (engineering, sales, marketing, operations)
- Familiarity withย product lifecycle managementย (launches, updates, phase-outs)
- Working knowledge ofย regional regulatory requirementsย (e.g., energy efficiency, refrigerants, safety standards)
- Strongย analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret market and product data
- Effectiveย communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in aย matrixed, global organization
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veteransย
*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.ย
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