Director, AI Strategy and Transformation
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Job Location:
Stamford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
About the Role
HARMAN is accelerating its journey to become an AI-first company. As part of HARMANs Corporate Strategy & M&A team you will drive the formulation of AI strategies in HARMAN Automotive and Lifestyle divisions the definitions of cross-functional roadmaps and the strengthening of HARMANs AI ecosystem.
What You Will Do
Strategy & Ecosystem Engagement
- Translate AI trends and innovations into concrete opportunities for HARMANs businesses
- Act as a thought partner to the HARMAN senior leadership team on AI strategies and roadmaps
- Cooperate with Samsung stakeholders and leverage Samsungs AI investments and innovation power
- Shape partnerships with AI ecosystem players and evaluate potential investments
AI Transformation
- Drive the definition of AI strategies and roadmaps across HARMAN
- Partner with HARMAN leaders to identify prioritize and execute high-value AI initiatives with strategic or large operational impact
- Ensure the value delivery of priority AI initiatives by defining milestones KPIs and accountability frameworks
What You Need
- Bachelors degree in a technical or business field; advanced degree or MBA preferred
- 10 years experience in technology-led business transformation
- Proven track record in designing and executing AI-driven business transformation with measurable impact (e.g. cost efficiency revenue enablement customer experience)
- Understanding of AI/ML technology stack and ecosystem with ability to assess feasibility scalability and vendor trade-offs
- Strong ability to influence C-level stakeholders and to lead cross-functional programs without direct authority and project management skills
- Strong strategic thinking commercial acumen and business sense with strong analytical skills results orientation
- Experience working in global highly matrixed organizations
What is Nice to Have
- Prior experience in strategy consulting
- Exposure to automotive or consumer electronics industries
- Relevant certifications in AI cloud technologies or solution architecture
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing totraveldomestic and international travel
- Be willing to work in an office located in Stamford CT (Hybrid)
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities professional training and competitive market base compensation
- You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harmans Consumer Audio (JBL AKG HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
- Attractive salary package and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN Universitys business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
- Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
- Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
Salary Ranges:
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
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