Program Associate

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Bosch Building Technologies – Program Associate

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: A Program Associate supports program operations and activities within a focused group of clients, interfacing with various departments and regional personnel as direct support for Program Managers. The role serves a valuable support role to the Program Management team, promoting high quality and consistent client experiences across all aspects of the program, and assisting in aligning priorities between regional branch and program operations. Position is an in-office or hybrid role, with emphasis on working in the branch to establish relationships and intimately understand the branch operations.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Oversight: support program management in the review of regular administrative tasks for accuracy and quality control (invoicing, informal and formal reporting, etc.)
• Reporting: Supporting project managers and the program managers with all aspects of reporting, including preparation, execution, and review for both internal and external audiences.
• Program Management: Support program level monitoring and control activities related to report reviews and KPI management.
• Resource Planning: Supporting resource planning with Program and Project Managers, and Branch operations.
• Business Alignment: collaborating with regional and branch operations to maximize the use of resources and align priorities between branch and program teams.
• Leadership: lead by example to influence and enforce program standards and operating protocols, resulting in a consistent and positive client experience. Serve as the operational backup to the Program Manager when needed.
• Standardization: contribute to the development and creation of processes and tools, influencing operational standards for both client programs and the program department.
• Other duties: as assigned to support all operational aspects of the program.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a project management or similar role in security integration, ideally with experience managing complex projects and / or multiple concurrent projects.
• Market Knowledge: understanding of the low voltage construction industry, and operational influences related to project and program delivery, including regulated markets.
• Operational Focus: hands-on approach to project and program management.
• Problem-Solving / Adaptability: flexibility to handle various scenarios, and ability to identify areas for improvement and willingness to take initiative to solve.
• Analytic Skills: ability to analyze program financial and operational data to identify trends, and actionable insights, backed by a strong understanding of financial management.
• Communication and Collaboration: strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with branch stakeholders, and translate program goals to align with local and regional branches, and departmental priorities.
• Detail Oriented: demonstrates a thorough and detailed focus in all aspects of work, ensuring an outcome of accuracy and precision.
• Soft Skills: excellent written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills, well organized, highly motivated and independent worker, with ability to manage time effectively.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with an ERP system(s), (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics MD365 , SAP, Coins) Power BI, and Microsoft Office including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree (2 year) or bachelor's degree (4 year) in a technical capacity
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Highly beneficial as it demonstrates a deep understanding of project management methodologies to allow for improved support.

Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Benefits: Associates and their eligible family members are offered comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options as well as company-provided basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term , and access to the employee assistance program. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental life and AD&D insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans, theft protection, pet insurance, and HSA and FSA account options. Associates also have the option to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. In addition, associates receive PTO (paid time off), state-mandated sick leave, and 9 paid holidays. Benefits are effective on their first day of employment.

  401(k) employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the associate up to 6% of earnings.

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