A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As the Operations Project Manager, you are responsible for executing key projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.  Your goal is to elevate the Operations Department, consisting of Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain, and Order Management teams, to best-in-class performance. You will lead projects to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and support business growth in areas ranging from forecasting and inventory allocation to sales order intake, manufacturing, and logistics.  You will have high visibility to several key stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

What You Will Do

Lead ideation sessions with stakeholders to identify and prioritize a project pipeline that supports business goals and growth targetsIdentify opportunities for process and system enhancements, providing actionable recommendations to improve operations efficiency and effectivenessDefine project scope, timelines, and resource requirements (both internal/external) to achieve deliverablesSubmit a Business Requirements Document (BRD) to outline a cost-benefit analysis for securing any necessary budgetOutline communication plan to gain organizational alignment and keep all stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and resource allocationPlan and lead change management efforts to ensure successful and sustained project resultsDocument project deliverables and capture lessons learnedBuild a suite of project management tools and templates to enhance PMO efficiency.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in operations or business administration-related field.5+ years of experience directly managing operations-focused cross-functional projectsExcellent communication and presentation skills including internal (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance) and external (Customers, Suppliers) partnersProficient in MS Office and project management software (Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)

What is Nice to Have

Demonstrated knowledge of Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream and Process MappingProject Management Professional (PMP), or comparable certificationKnowledge of SAP ERP / MRP system is highly preferred.Fast-moving consumer goods experience is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10%Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA.Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the worldAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunitiesFlexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integrationOn-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s NetworkProfessional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalogAccess to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).

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Salary Ranges:

$ 113,250 - $ 166,100

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.