Project Manager for Ethernet Switch (ETH)

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• 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

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager Ethernet Switch (ETH) to lead and coordinate platform-level Ethernet switch programs across multiple ECU domains.

This role will act as a single point of contact for ETH Switch initiatives ensuring seamless collaboration across architects ECU teams product stakeholders and integration teams while driving program execution requirement alignment and delivery transparency.

What You Will Do

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for ETH Switch across multiple domains
• Drive alignment with:
  • Technology owners
  • Architects
  • ECU development teams
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions for:
  • Feature prioritization
  • Dependency resolution
  • Release commitments
• Provide clear communication of program status risks and mitigation plans to leadership

Technical Requirement Coordination

• Coordinate collection consolidation and validation of requirements from ECU programs
• Ensure:
  • End-to-end traceability (System Software Architecture Testing)
  • Alignment with platform standards and reuse strategies
• Collaborate with architects and domain experts to:
  • Clarify complex or ambiguous requirements
  • Balance platform vs project-specific needs
• Drive requirement maturity for PI planning and release execution

Dashboard & Program Tracking

• Define and maintain KPI-driven dashboards covering:
  • Delivery milestones and release status
  • Quality metrics (defects validation effectiveness)
  • Productivity (velocity throughput)
  • Risk and dependency tracking
• Enable:
  • Real-time visibility for management
  • Data-driven decision making
• Interface with existing KPI dashboards and reporting systems

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Product Managers and Product Owners
  • System and architecture teams
  • ECU development teams
  • Validation and integration teams
• Ensure smooth coordination across multiple domains and delivery units

What You Need to Be Successful

Core Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate technical complexity into management insights
• Proven experience in program governance and delivery tracking
• Analytical mindset with focus on KPIs and data-driven decisions

Technical Understanding

• Good understanding of:
  • Automotive ECU development lifecycle
  • Ethernet-based automotive systems
• Exposure to:
  • AUTOSAR concepts
  • Ethernet Switch architecture and communication stacks (nice-to-have)
• Understanding of software development and integration processes

Tools & Methods

• Dashboarding & reporting tools (Power BI / internal systems)
• Requirement tools (DOORS / DNG)
• Agile frameworks (SAFe PI Planning)
• Basic exposure to automotive tools and integration environments (preferred)

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelors / Masters degree in:
  • Electronics & Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
• 912 years of experience in:
  • Automotive software / platform programs
  • Cross-functional project or program management

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant

- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM

- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace 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.