Director, Workforce Transformation

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

As a strategic leader within the People Experience team and leader of the Workforce Transformation Center of Excellence (COE) the Director of Workforce Transformation architects and executes enterprise-wide workforce transformation initiatives that harness the power of digital innovation AI and advanced analytics. This role partners with senior leadership Centers of Excellence (COE) and People Enablement to align people strategies with business objectives drive operational excellence and deliver measurable outcomes across global teams. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights the Director champions a culture of inclusion agility and continuous improvement enabling sustainable growth and a high-performing future-ready workforce. By integrating digital platforms and experimental approaches this leader translates business objectives into actionable workforce plans and HR initiatives positioning the organization at the forefront of transformation and organizational resilience in a rapidly evolving tech-enabled landscape.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Architect and lead the workforce transformation strategy connecting enterprise vision with execution harnessing the power of AI digital platforms and advanced analytics to drive measurable business outcomes and operational excellence across global teams.

• Design and implement innovative HR strategies that support organizational effectiveness employee experience and a culture of inclusion agility and continuous improvement leveraging technology to enable scalable impact.

• Drive and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure strategic alignment and execution across talent acquisition performance management learning & development and DEI.

• Lead cross-functional transformation programs including operating model design organizational restructures mergers & acquisitions and location strategy.

• Champion a future-ready workforce by integrating digital platforms experimental approaches and AI-driven solutions into all transformation initiatives.

• Oversee strategic program planning portfolio delivery management and strategic critical path development to meet business milestones.

Talent Intelligence

• Monitor external labor market trends benchmarking and competitive intelligence using AI-powered tools and data-driven insights to inform strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the board.

Workforce Planning & Optimization

• Develop and execute comprehensive long-term workforce planning strategies aligned with business strategy market trends and future skills needs utilizing predictive analytics AI-powered modeling and digital workforce platforms.

• Lead organizational design and partner with talent acquisition and succession planning teams to ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time partnering with Senior leadership within the divisions People Analytics Finance and Operations to align headcount planning with budget and growth targets leveraging technology for data-driven decisions.

• Monitor and report on key workforce and transformation metrics ensuring transparency and data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics dashboards and digital reporting tools.

Organizational Design & Change Management

• Lead organizational design initiatives to optimize structure roles and capabilities integrating digital platforms and AI-driven insights to support scalable change.

• Lead structured change management initiatives to support adoption of new operating models.

• Build readiness and enablement plans to sustain transformation outcomes post-implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce strategy talent risks and organizational health influencing decision-making and driving alignment across HR Operations Finance and Technology.

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure integrated delivery of strategic initiatives.

• Communicate progress insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders through compelling presentations and executive-level updates.

• Partner with People Business Partners to cascade strategy and ensure local execution.

Culture & Inclusion

• Champion an inclusive high-performance culture that attracts engages and retains top talent integrating digital platforms AI-driven insights and experimental approaches to position the organization at the forefront of transformation in a rapidly evolving tech-enabled landscape.

What You Need

• 10 years of progressive experience in Workforce Strategy or HR transformation workforce planning transformation leadership or management consulting.
• Proven success in leading strategic planning organizational design and data-driven HR initiatives.
• Proven success leading cross-functional enterprise-wide transformation programs in global or matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical facilitation and executive communication skills; adept at financial modeling business case development and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with program governance change management and value realization frameworks.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree (MBA or related field) preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinker with operational rigor able to connect workforce transformation initiatives to business outcomes and drive measurable impact
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and influence partnering effectively across HR Operations Finance Technology and executive leadership
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving enterprise-wide change in dynamic global environments
• Experience in global or matrixed organizations with a global mindset and cultural fluency
• Familiarity with agile methodologies workforce analytics reporting and tools HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and strategic planning frameworks
• Strong analytical facilitation and executive communication skills; adept at financial modeling business case development and data-driven decision-making
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional enterprise-wide transformation programs including operating model design organizational restructures mergers & acquisitions and location strategy
• Innovative and experimental approach to workforce strategy with a commitment to continuous improvement and value realization
• Passionate about inclusive leadership coaching and developing high-potential talent
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at the executive level

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Sets and executes forward-thinking strategies that align talent and workforce initiatives with business objectives
• HR Strategy and Workforce Planning & Analytics: Demonstrates expertise in planning analytics and execution across the talent lifecycle including acquisition onboarding and ongoing management
• Transformation Excellence: Leads and delivers enterprise-wide transformation programs driving measurable impact and continuous improvement
• Change Agility: Navigates ambiguity leads change management initiatives and enables organizational agility in dynamic environments
• Operational Discipline: Maintains operational rigor program governance and delivery management to achieve business milestones
• Executive Communication & Presence: Communicates with influence and clarity to engage executive stakeholders and diverse audiences
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds deep relationships and partners effectively across HR business units and global teams
• Global Mindset & Cultural Fluency: Operates effectively in global or matrixed organizations with sensitivity to diverse cultures and markets
• Tech Fluency & Digital Enablement: Leverages digital platforms HRIS systems analytics tools and agile methodologies to drive innovation and enablement
• Inclusive Leadership & Coaching: Fosters an inclusive high-performance culture and develops high-potential talent through coaching and mentorship
• Innovation & Experimentation: Experiments innovates and continuously improves talent and workforce strategies

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work remotely and occasionally in an office located in US.

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL Harman Kardon AKG etc.).
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN Universitys business and leadership academies.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.

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.