Associate Product Manager at Robert Bosch in Mount Prospect, IL

companyDescription GO WITH A DIVISION USING THREE STRONG CHANNELS TO GENERATE $990 MILLION IN ANNUAL SALES At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a $990 million division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world. Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years. Play an integral role in a division that drives the success of our large, privately held consumer packaged goods organization. Offering the vast resources to maximize your effectiveness, we provide the support you need to achieve your most important objectives. Featuring such popular brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and Rotozip®, we offer opportunities to reinforce our strong reputation for quality, grow new business, and expand upon our existing relationships with some of the most influential distributors in power tools. This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your skills to drive success on a massive scale, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation! Go Bosch, And Experience Big Rewards. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options. GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH. jobDescription This role is hybrid remote with 60% monthly in-office presence in Mount Prospect, Illinois. (3 days in office per week). At Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we are focused on driving innovation to solve the needs of our users. To continue our momentum and growth, we are searching for an experienced, passionate Associate Product Manager to join our team and have direct impact with our development teams around the globe. You will be collaborating with business and projects teams from around the world to define and develop our next generation tools based off direct user feedback. Responsibilities include: Maintaining and further developing schedule and roadmap for innovation projects in North America Assisting in developing next-generation product plans for assigned lines Researching end-user applications and competitive market trends Conducting user research (in field as well as desk research) Supporting market research efforts with the Market Research department Contributing to multi-functional teams to ensure product specifications Supporting Sales and Brand teams with product expertise and insights Assisting in identifying product improvement and cost reduction opportunities Reviewing product performance data to inform lifecycle decisions Managing all aspects of current products, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, or 8 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree Strong project management and time management skills Strong communication skills Effectiveness in managing/working with global, cross-functional teams Ability to manage product profitability and commercial success (own the business case) additionalInformation BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) AWIM (A World In Motion) Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations: Bosch Power Tools was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025 Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025 Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $80,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits. Salary estimates published on online job boards, rather than the Bosch US Careers Page, may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Want a closer look at life at Bosch? Follow our social channels and see what it’s like to work here: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube TikTok By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.