Director Product Management

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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multidisciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fasttrack your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity indepth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance invehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

As the Director Product Management you will join the Car Audio Business Unit and will partner with a team dedicated to defining designing and developing emerging sound system architectures products and experiences.

You will work with Harmans innovation and technology team research and UX design team and our worldclass Engineering Purchasing Sales and Marketing teams. Define the overall product strategy families roadmaps business model development and launch plans for a future generation of Harmanbranded sound systems based on an entirely new system approach and architecture. You will manage componentlevel product managers and delivery leads in their roles defining and delivering on component product strategies and roadmaps for our global markets.

Your Team

You will grow and directly manage a global 50 member Product Management Scope Team New Product/Platform Engineering Delivery team

What You Will Do

• Identify gaps and generate new ideas contributing to improved consumer experience while addressing OEM partner pain points and needs meeting Harmans business goals and maturing our brand promises.

• Find and define OEMwinning system product and brand value proposition opportunities that differentiate HARMAN from our competitors and increase revenue and margins.

• Define and translate Proofs of Concept consumer insights customer feedback and technology roadmaps into cohesive branded system definitions and support component productization marketing and partnership work streams with a rolling 23year iterative product roadmap and release calendar

• Manage structured review of branded system concepts with the objectives defined by the 23year plan

• Deliver overarching system and individually branded systemlevel MRD and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification

• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes

• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick timetomarket and optimal resources

• Analyze appropriate market data and extract technology system architecture and product trends for Harman and define necessary system requirements including performance content features/products pricing and SOP timing.

• Leverage technologies within and outside of HARMAN to develop lasting and winning relationships to benefit the unique nature of the diverse HARMAN business.

• Develop the core value proposition brand and system positioning and messaging for the Harman house of branded systems the individual branded systems used by our OEM partners and those targeted for new pursuits.

• Identify the GoToMarket strategies for all branded audio systems 1015 individual brand activations at major OEMs)

• Create buyin for the branded system vision both internally and with key external partners

• Drive branded system early development (ideation MRD/PRD PoC preRFQ predevelopment)

• Support pursuits and RFQs product development and launch including working with engineering marketing public relations team executives and other product management team members

• Develop sales and marketing tools leveraging our marketing teams

• Training at quarterly sales meetings and dedicated training sessions

• Define branded system cost targets in cooperation with the customer groups and component product management colleagues

• Recommend list pricing with accompanying competitive and margin analysis (highlevel business case generation in cooperation with our finance teams)

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors in engineering business administration management or related fields

• 10 years of experience in Product Development

• 10 years of experience in Automotive or Consumer Software/Hardware/Audio/Connectivity

• 3 years of automotive or consumer experience and agilebased technology development/delivery experience

• Experience in audio sound system hardware and software IoT and connected system architecture design and development

• Demonstrated success with B2B or B2B2C products

• Aptitude for meshing multiple information streams (B2B customer voice consumer insights internal business targets and new technologies into distinct brand promises) into systemlevel strategies and proposals while leveraging underlying platform or business efficiencies

• Experience in owning and driving the Product Development Roadmap

• Experience working in a global matrix crossfunctional organization and communicating with key stakeholders in sales product operations marketing and engineering

• Understanding of current technology and consumer trends processes and how decisions are being made along the value chain in the Automotive industry

Bonus Points if You Have

• Masters Degree in Engineering Business Administration

• Entrepreneurial experience

• Strong technical background in software development

• 3 years of wearable and connectivity module architecture and product development experience

• 3 years of experience working in the sound software domain (voice audio noise management)

• Senior PreSales or Business development experience

• Experience with branded audio system design definition and development

• Appreciation for UX and design

What Makes You Eligible

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

• Be willing to work in an office in the Novi MI office (flexible work)(up to 25 domestic and international travel).

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

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for fulltime remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on worldclass 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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a supportminded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes NextLevel Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most soughtafter performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds everevolving needs and demands. Marketing our awardwinning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation.

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