Engineering Project Manager, Car Audio Technology

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for the multiple deliverables of HARMAN’s next-generation audio platforms. You will be responsible for overall hardware and software scope management, forecasting, planning, and managing the end-to-end program delivery including manufacturing, outsourcing, and customer engagement; this includes not only new business models, operating models, product development, testing, and industrialization planning.  You will also be responsible for managing costs, scope, timing, and quality to meet program goals of the planned new Business Unit implementations.  

What You Will Do

• Direct Deliverables to the Program include Scope Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management, Quality Management,

• Communication Management, to Stakeholders, Customers, and team, being accountable for ensuring communication of the customer requirements within the organization and interface with multiple groups to ensure the customer’s expectations are being met.

• Provide program status and represent the program internally and externally to senior-level executives during program, quality, and operations reviews.

• Setting Priority/Monitoring Progress/Control: set direction and influence cross-department engagement for program execution and drive synchronization across multiple program teams.

• Resource staff plan; responsible for budget planning and forecasting for all active projects

• Industrialization plan including build vs make study, engaging with Harman plants, procurement and sourcing.

• Initial planning and scope development during the discovery phases of a project

• Implementation and management of the HARMAN delivery systems

• Responsible for initial project set-up and deployment readiness

• Risk Management: Manage program risk proactively, identify program risks, and coordinate meetings with the PM and multi-discipline functions to address risks before they become issues.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

• 7+ years of automotive technical experience

• 5+ years, of program management, customer, and supplier relationships

• Must have experience in the development of complex electronic systems

• Must have expertise in driving complex projects and program deliverables

• Proven communication skills to be able to articulate vision and influence decision-making outcomes with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and the customer.

• Proven and effective communication, analytical, judgment, initiative, and execution skills.

• Strong Business acumen, preferably with P&L experience

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in consulting and/or client-facing roles

• Experience in automotive and specifically Audio systems

• Systems/software experience with complex development cycles that span multiple release versions

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office in Novi. MI.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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$ 108,750 - $ 159,500

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.