IN_RBIN_Senior Engineer - Innovation Program Manager

Company Description

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg.Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 30,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about Rs. 26,827 crores (3.1 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22 of which Rs. 24,406 crores (2.8 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over Rs. 11,782 crores (1.39 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22.
Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in

Job Description

Administer Innovation campaign (such as a Call for Ideas, Call for Projects, Call for Alliance)

1.Control the master schedule ( timeline management) for all innovation cycles by setting clear deadlines for project milestones to ensure adherence of teams with the overarching program calendar.

2.Assess and contribute in resolving roadblocks for teams w.r.t to timelines, technical and legal reviews to achieve project milestones.

3.Organize the physical and digital infrastructure of innovation events, including demo days, workshops, and selection committee meetings to have a successful outcome of events.

Contribute and provide Market Intelligence using AI tools to Innovation teams : 

1.Conduct desk research on macro-trends, emerging technologies, competitor moves, and startup ecosystems to support specific team use cases.

2. Provide qualitative and quantitative market data summary (one-page briefs or landscape maps) for internal innovation projects to speed up completing desired market analysis.

3. Report and communicate global and regional mobility and technology trends to help the team identify potential risks and new pipeline opportunities.

As the voice of the Innovation department, you will manage a multi-channel communication strategy to keep the innovation agenda top-of-mind for employees and executives.

1. Draft "Innovation Pulse" - strategic report that highlights startup success stories, progress of Innovation teams, pilot milestones, and industry trends to leadership and Innovation cohorts.

2. Define and contribute in designing and executing Innovation townhall/walk and Innovation days to exhibit technology capabilities and translating the same into outcomes. 

3. Manage the internal innovation portal  to foster a community of innovators and maintain a steady drumbeat of engagement.

4. Provide concise, high-impact messaging for leaders to use in their own strategic updates to ensure the innovation narrative is consistent across all levels.

Qualifications

Education -

Bachelors Degree (Any stream) - Mandatory

Preferable Degree (MBA/MS/PGDM - General mgmt / Marketing and Business analytics / Innovation or Technology  mgmt)

Experience - 

0-2 years in Mobility, Electronics/Telecom/ Energy sectors

Additional Information

• Knowledge of Innovation Frameworks & Ecosystems
• Basic knowledge of Market Analysis, Business models
• Basic knowledge on Branding and Marketing Communications
• Knowledge of Project Management, Coordination & associated tools
• Knowledge in Mobility systems [ vehicle technology, ecosystems]
• Proficient with collaborating across different functions / domains
• Knowledge in communication, story telling, content creation
• Working with uncertainty associated with Innovations
• Basic exposure to do Market Analysis for different use-cases competent in the use of AI tools