Software Manager

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like BSS Crown JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Manager to lead our software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex software projects cultivating high-performing teams and driving strategic technology programs. This role requires a strong leader who can navigate dynamic environments and deliver scalable solutions that enhance our audio products.

Our Values:

• Integrity: Acting ethically and responsibly making decisions that are right without compromise.
• Innovation: Continuously identifying customer needs and developing creative solutions to meet them.
• Teamwork & Respect: Fostering collaborative relationships and mutual respect among team members.
• Inclusion: Embracing diverse individuals and ideas to drive better outcomes.
• Excellence: Maintaining a relentless focus on cost-leadership execution and quality.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Technical Competence: Experience with embedded systems and enterprise applications. Spearheaded projects with a strong emphasis on quality assurance automation version control while driving efficiency and scalability.
• Agile Methodologies: Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development projects effectively.
• Atlassian Products: Experience using Atlassian products specifically Jira for project tracking and team collaboration.
• Data Analytics: Ability to leverage data analytics to make informed decisions and improve software performance.
• Team Leadership & Communication: Skilled at aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals and driving clarity through structured communication. Trusted communicator to senior leadership and stakeholders consistently translating complex issues into actionable strategies and updates.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Ability to turn constraints into opportunities driving innovation under pressure.
• Customer Focus: Experience delivering tailored high-value software solutions that directly address client challenges. Developed trusted partnerships by consistently exceeding expectations and enhancing the end-user experience.
• Global & Diversity Awareness: Comfortable working cross-culturally coordinating teams across continents.

What You Will Do

• Software Project Leadership: Direct multi-year programs including technology migration efforts and the integration of software and hardware systems. Lead initiatives that involve the development and deployment of embedded software solutions ensuring seamless interaction between software applications and hardware components. Oversee the entire lifecycle of software projects from initial concept through design development testing and deployment ensuring that software solutions are optimized for hardware performance and reliability. Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to align software functionalities with hardware capabilities driving innovation in audio technology.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary interface between customers engineering product procurement and executive teams. Unified cross-functional teams to accelerate delivery and streamline execution. Work with legal HR and operations to ensure alignment.
• Global Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and lead diverse teams across multiple countries fostering trust morale and accountability.
• Quality and Performance Assurance: Implement and monitor quality gates to ensure design adherence and consistency across distributed development teams. Deliver software platforms with exceptional performance and minimal post-release issues.
• Innovation & Technology Strategy: Drive adoption of new infrastructure and application technologies for clients facing digital transformation needs under accelerated timelines.

What Makes You Eligible

• Over 10 years of experience managing software development projects including overseeing the entire project lifecycle from concept through deployment. Proven ability to lead large-scale complex projects and cross-functional teams ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Willing to travel overseas potentially 2 or 3 times a year
• Ideally you live near Richardson TX. Because this is a hybrid role commuting to our Richardson office will be required as the job demands.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure you understand that flexibility in working hours is required

• 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 products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more)
• 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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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.