HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

What You Will Do:

Responsible to deliver the product according to agreed targets (schedule, Product costs, budget costs, quality)Top level planning and controllingDevelops and executes timing, budget and resource plansResponsible to ensure that the product meets performance requirementsResponsible to deliver the product according to agreed timing, BOM cost, development budget cost, quality and timing requirementsResponsible for transition from prototyping to production incl. ramp-upResponsible for Change Management process (incl. internal/external Change Control Boards)Align technical and commercial program targets with functional departmentsResponsible for risk assessment and Change ManagementTechnical interface towards OEM-customer for all aspects of technical status, program progressTransition from prototyping to production incl. Ramp-upActive steering during RFI/RFQ-phase to compile feasibility studies and to complete product performance specificationTechnical interface towards OEM-customer for all aspects of technical status, program progress and product alignmentSingle point communication for project status reporting, risk assessment, change management, escalation and action plans to HARMAN leadership and customer.Leads the cross functional Team 1

What You Need:

University degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or appropriate graduation) or equivalent Project Management experience.Minimum 10 years experience in project or line management (team size >150 members)Ability to manage very large multifunctional teams in worldwide locationsStrong customer focus requiredFundamental knowledge in terms of methodologies in project managementFluent technical and commercial German and English skillsAbility to motivate and to communicateAbility to mediate between conflict parties.

What is Nice to Have:

Proven proficiency of Harman Competencies (Results driven, Team Player, Change Orientation, Customer Focus and Self Awareness) on an excellent levelDemonstrated proficiency in Automotive Program Management including understanding of IATF16949, Automotive SPICE and PMI.Experience with methods used during all product development phasesDecision making and problem-solving abilityKnowledge about Harman engineering toolsKnowledge about risk and opportunities management

What makes You eligible:

Willingness to travel 25%.Willingness to work in an office (hybrid position)

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition ReimbursementAccess to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and CafeteriaAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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.