Product Owner, Intrusion Software

Bosch Security Systems is a leading global supplier of security, safety, and communications products and systems. We protect lives, buildings and assets. The product portfolio includes video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire detection and voice evacuation systems as well as access control and management systems. Professional audio and conference systems for communication of voice, sound, and music complete the portfolio.

Our intrusion detection systems contain state-of-the-art sensors, control panels, communicators and software applications. We deliver an entire ecosystem of products to ensure our customers can feel safe and confident that we protect what they value most.

We are currently looking for a Product Owner, Intrusion Software. This role needs to be located within a commutable distance to Fairport, NY, but will work in a hybrid model once onboarding is complete. This role may have occasional domestic travel.

We’re looking for a Product Owner to join our growing software team and drive the development of our cloud-native application. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to translate high-level requirements into actionable features that deliver value to our customers.

You’ll be responsible for defining detailed requirements, prioritizing the backlog, and maintaining alignment with the broader product vision set by the Product Manager. This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact product.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Backlog Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog—define and prioritize features, epics, and user stories based on business value and customer needs.
• Write clear and detailed requirements and collaborate with developers and QA to ensure features are built to specification.
• Refine requirements through ongoing feedback from customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Agile Execution

• Serve as the Scrum Team Product Owner, working with engineering to maintain sprint goals and deliverables.
• Lead grooming, sprint planning to keep teams aligned and productive.
• Manage dependencies across design, engineering, and marketing to ensure smooth delivery cycles.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Product Manager to align development with the strategic roadmap.
• Coordinate with internal UX designers to ensure the software delivers a modern, intuitive user experience.
• Engage with key accounts, marketing/sales teams, and integration partners to validate requirements and gather feedback.

Requirements Gathering and Documentation

• Analyze complex workflows, edge cases, and technical constraints to define functional and non-functional requirements.
• Document and maintain system use cases, API requirements, and configuration workflows.
• Drive adoption of best practices for cybersecurity and data handling.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with training materials, product documentation, and demos as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years experience as a Product Owner in an Agile software development environment.
• Proven ability to deliver cloud-native applications or enterprise software.
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of SaaS, API integrations, and cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable diving into technical discussions with engineers and asking tough questions to clarify requirements.
• Experience in security systems or IoT platforms is a plus, but not required.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with UX design processes.
• Knowledge of enterprise SaaS models and recurring revenue strategies (RMR).
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 to $140,000. 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.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion)
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• Bosch Building Technologies intends to transform our business and thrive under new ownership! We are committed to expand our business and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey!
• Learn more here: https://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/realignment-bosch-building-technologies-to-focus-on-systems-integration-business-259403.html