Director Software Core Assets (AIML, 5G, V2X, Telematics)

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 SBU Connectivity Portfolio is looking for a Software Core Assets Product Lead to guide the strategy development and delivery of core software assets with a strong software product mindset. This role is essential for enabling our R&D teams to create high-quality reusable software components for OEM Telematics Control Units (TCUs) and cloud-based solutions.

As the Software Core Assets Lead you will connect business strategy engineering and customer needs ensuring our software assets and products meet industry standards and evolving technology trends. You will own all aspects of product developmentfrom requirements analysis to launchand lead a global cross-functional team. Your leadership will drive engineering efficiency reduce time to market and support customer deliveries across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have broad technical expertise (including TCU software cloud edge computing AI and 5G) experience leading Agile teams and a strong understanding of the connectivity ecosystem.

This position will have 610 direct reports at senior engineering and management levels with a potential team size of 50-80 employees located in the key SBU Connectivity sites.

What You Will Do

• Product Ownership: Lead planning and execution of software core assets for TCU and cloud (Ready Aware future offering) solutions aligned with SBU and product strategy and roadmap.
• Engineering Leadership: Manage cross-functional global teams delivering scalable high-quality software assets (and software products) using SAFe Agile and CI/CD practices.
• Technology Innovation: Drive differentiation through integration of AI/ML 5G V2X Edge Cloud and Cybersecurity technologies.
• Software Excellence: Champion best-in-class development and testing tools to reduce Cost of Quality (COQ) and improve productivity using AI-driven tools and processes.
• Customer Engagement: Act as technical lead for key stakeholders - supporting RFQs demos and deployments while ensuring satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization: Implement agile best practices backlog management sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure efficient product delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with SBU leadership and product managers to evolve software strategy and align on priorities risks and resources.
• Talent Development: Build mentor and inspire high-performing global engineering teams; promote innovation collaboration and accountability.
• Risk & Budget Control: Oversee execution plans budgets schedules and risk mitigation to ensure delivery excellence and cost performance.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to engineering standards secure development practices and continuous process improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-release evaluations track KPIs and institutionalize learnings for sustained product and team growth.
• Strategic Leadership: Represent HARMAN in customer and partner engagements showcasing innovation and shaping the software roadmap for the SBU.

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 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 standards cloud-based services software architectures and automotive-grade products and processes.
• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively/concisely to all levels.

Bonus Points if You Have

• PMP/SAFe Agile Certifications(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.