Job Description

About the Role

The Program Manager, HW is responsible to lead hardware/mechanical-related development aspects of the “Spaces” initiative, as well as general project management responsibilities. Within this role, removing all things that are hindering or 'blocking' development of the “Spaces” products, and leading the global development team so that they can deliver the commitments on time, to cost, and achieve all process and quality expectations. In this role, you will serve as the “Spaces” program management lead, reporting to senior leadership, and leading the collaborative efforts of all domains and organizations involved in hardware/mechanical-related development (including Harman-internal groups and external partners), and will work in close collaboration with software development teams.

Your Team

There are no direct reports to this role, but the role has leadership responsibility for a broad, multi-functional “Spaces” team. This role reports to the Director of Program Management within the NextGen organization.

What You Will Do

Provide technical solutions and coordinate resolution of all “Spaces” project issues.

Oversee the daily activities of 3-4 global software domain teams to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries.

Drive quality and process compliance to meet ASPICE objectives.

Work with the Software Platform teams collaboratively around the globe (India, China, Germany, United States, Mexico, Russia).

Review and prioritize issues pre/post-delivery with program management, software domain teams, suppliers (internal and external).

Build positive and productive working relationships with cross-functional teams and the customer.

Ensure that the software domain team maintains a high level of competence and operational excellence.

Develop process improvements (tailoring) to achieve cost-effectiveness and time-saving

Develop recommendations for meeting customer expectations.

Perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to delivery requirements

Report status of software domains to the leadership team

What You Need

Bachelors in Engineering, Masters preferred

8+ years related technical experience

Proven technical leadership: 5+ years in engineering product development leadership or technical program management.

Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Experience leading global teams

Experience in consulting and/or stakeholder-facing role is preferred

Must have strong knowledge of automotive engineering and product development.

Must be able to articulate vision and purpose, and influence decision-making outcomes with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and customers.

Must have a "whatever-it-takes" attitude using diplomatic leadership skills within a collaborative teamwork environment to accomplish the necessary results.

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

Well organized, meticulous good at understanding the big picture

Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about technology

Fast learner, able to process and summarize, correctly, large amounts of information

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

What is Nice to Have

Experience working in product development within Harman’s Product Lifecycle Development Process (PLM), or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver information at the VP/Director level

Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, responds to customer needs quickly and effectively, adapts to change

Strong listening skills; demonstrates the ability to ask effective questions

Deep understanding of automotive development/engineering lifecycle from conception to delivery

Knowledge of design and industrialization of optical systems, electronics, or mechanical devices.

PMP Certification.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Be willing to work in the Novi, MI office

Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

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

Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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