Technical Project Manager (TPM) (TechLead/SL1) – Radar Projects (f/m/div.)

Are You Ready to Save Lives?

At Bosch, we invent technology for life. We shape the future with high-quality solutions 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. Join us and feel the difference.

Step into the driver's seat of innovation. Here in Braga, you will join an elite team at the forefront of automotive sensors technology. We are dedicated to developing the sensors for the next generation of assisted and automated driving and deliver value add to our customer. Our mission is not just about advancing technology - it's about saving lives. By relentlessly pushing the boundaries of our innovative and high-quality radar sensors, we are making the dream of accident-free driving a reality.

This is more than a job. It's a chance to be part of a global movement, providing drivers with the ultimate support in critical situations and fundamentally improving road safety for everyone. If you are keen to create technology that matters, your journey starts here.

Your Impact: What You'll Do

Are you ready to engineer the sensors of future vehicles? At Bosch, we are revolutionizing vehicle safety with state-of-the-art radar systems that form the core of assisted and automated driving. We are seeking a brilliant and passionate Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Radar Projects with our European Customers to join our dynamic team. Your work will directly contribute to making vehicles smarter, driving more comfortable, and, most importantly, roads safer for millions.

You combine strong technical expertise, customer orientation, business insight, and leadership capabilities to drive radar projects from acquisition through series production and beyond.

As a TPM for our Radar Sensor Business, you will play a crucial role in bringing our life-saving vision to reality. You will contribute to this goal by:

• Take end-to-end ownership for strategic European radar programs, ensuring achievement of scope, quality, timing, cost, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Act as the single point of accountability for overall program execution across engineering, industrialization, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Lead cross-functional international project teams and establish effective governance and decision-making mechanisms.
• Drive technical and commercial alignment between customer-specific requirements and radar platform roadmaps.
• Represent the projects in management reviews and steering committees, providing transparent status reporting, risk assessment, and recommendations for action.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate technical, organizational, and commercial risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage customer escalations and critical project situations while maintaining strong and trusted customer relationships.
• Coordinate dependencies across multiple customer programs and product generations to ensure optimal resource utilization and business performance.
• Act as the voice of the customer within the Radar Business Unit while balancing the interests of the overall radar portfolio and platform strategy.
• Foster collaboration across international teams to ensure efficient execution and consistent project governance.

What We Offer You

Challenges in an international environment | career opportunities in one of the best companies in the world | flexible hours | medical services | discounts for employees | sports and health-related activities | canteen | good access to public transport | space for creativity.

Success stories don't just happen. They are made.

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!

Your Profile: What You Bring

Education

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

Experience & Knowledge

• Several years of experience in technical project, program, or product management within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of automotive radar systems and ADAS technologies.
• Deep knowledge of the complete automotive product development lifecycle, from concept development through industrialization and series support.
• Proven experience managing complex multi-disciplinary development projects with international teams.
• Experience working directly with OEMs
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, software development, hardware development, and product validation processes.
• Experience managing customer relationships in a project environment.
• Knowledge of automotive standards and processes (ASPICE, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Change Management, Quality Management).
• PMP, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Leadership & Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Strategic mindset combined with operational execution strength.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and escalation management capabilities.
• High level of ownership, resilience, and decision-making ability in complex environments.
• Passion for driving innovation

Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (psychology and general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

🚉 Great access to public transports

🚌 Free transport from Porto

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

Success stories don´t just happen. They are made...

Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!