Product Engineering Lead, SBU Connectivity

HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day you will push the boundaries of creative design and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

About the Role

The Product Engineering Lead is responsible for end-to-end ownership of product engineering delivery and execution for SBU Connectivitys Ready Connect product families and 2-Wheeler TCU. This role anchors delivery on both hardware (Form Factor Reference Design) and software (Best-Known Configuration) baselines driving reuse quality and speed across the portfolio leveraging hardware and software core assets.

This role will play a critical role in shaping product roadmaps while working closely with Product Management supporting pre-sales and new customer acquisition and institutionalizing engineering practices for operational and innovation excellence. This role steers multidisciplinary teams from concept to launch ensuring traceability and governance for each release. Collaboration with SBU Connectivity Project and Customer Delivery teams is essential to ensure seamless integration alignment and timely execution.

The position oversees 610 direct reports (including Directors Senior Principal Engineers Engineering Managers and Distinguished Engineers) and leads a global team of 5080 members for successful delivery of 4-wheeler and 2-wheeler TCU solutions.

What You Will Do

• Product Ownership: Lead end-to-end product development across hardware and software aligned with SBU strategy roadmap and delivery goals.
• Engineering Leadership: Direct cross-functional teams (System HW SW Security Validation) to deliver high-quality FFRD/BKC releases on schedule and KPIs.
• Roadmap Management: Co-own hardware/software roadmaps; balance platform evolution with customer-specific requirements.
• Process Excellence: Champion SAFe Agile CI/CD and DevSecOps best practices; ensure traceability documentation and compliance.
• Quality & Compliance: Establish and operate pre-compliance methodologies; drive product validation reliability and ISO/UNECE certification readiness.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the technical lead for RFQ teams demos and solution delivery; ensure customer satisfaction and feedback integration.
• Team Development: Build mentor and lead a high-performing global engineering team fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with Product Finance and PMO teams; communicate progress risks and decisions transparently.
• Risk & Performance Management: Oversee budgets schedules and KPIs; proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive post-launch reviews lessons learned and process enhancements for sustained product excellence.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Engineering Business Administration) or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in product development and delivery management product development or related roles with a track record of successful project deliveries
• A minimum of 20 years of working experience in the automotive or technology industry.
• 10 years of experience in leading high performing & globally distributed engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of agile development methodologies and tools with product delivery expertise with a solid understanding of SAFe Agile practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles including requirements gathering design development testing and deployment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• A broad technical background with general knowledge of cellular and network technology (5G V2X & MEC) standards mobile devices Wi-Fi Bluetooth GPS cloud-based services software architectures and automotive-grade products and processes.
• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Strong software development expertise.
• PMP/SAFe Agile Certification(s).
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven mindset and strong business acumen.
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies shaping the future of mobility.

What Makes You Eligible

• You are willing to travel up to 30% domestic and 15% international travel.
• Due to the nature of global teams and customer base you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

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 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 support-minded 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 Next-Level 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 sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning 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. ()

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.