Principal Engineer Project Management (Audio Processing)

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.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

This role is as a Principal Engineer - Project Management dedicated to GM SDV2.0s Noise Management and Branded Audio development and is responsible for AWE modules development AwX-based signal flow design implementation of customer control logic architecture documentation design as well as unit and integration testing

What You Will Do

• Build and manage customer relationships at a working team level (Customer Program Release Engineers)

• Make decisions regarding software build content and timing (Performance and Features) translate it into engineering level plan this includes identifying dependencies and road blockers

• Gate the Software Development Release lifecycle to ensure customer acceptance of each release to ensure product acceptance for launch

• Manage program risk proactively identify program risks and coordinate meetings with the PM and multi-discipline functions to address risks before they become issues

• Evaluate project management processes and metrics to track and measure project success (Manage all product delivery elements)

• Represent the program Internally to Sr. Management during program quality and operations reviews

• Lead the program adherence to follow standard Harman processes and maintain program and customer-related documentation

• Be the primary escalation point for both internal and external project software communications for the dedicated customer project

• Resolve conflicts between internal and customer engineering groups

• Will be involved in multiple software development lifecycles

• Be able to manage multiple programs from requirements to delivery

• Be able to solve complex design issues and take calculated risks

What You Need to Be Successful

• Masters Degree in above-mentioned fields and 8 years of experience in research and development or bachelors degree and 10 years experience

• 6 years of systems engineering requirements management or related background

• Proven technical leadership within the technology industry or automotive industry

• Must be able to articulate vision and influence decision making outcomes with internal stakeholders external suppliers and the customer

• Experience managing external and internal vendors/partners

• Strong communication skills (written & spoken) to explain technology concepts to non-technical audiences

• High-quality mindset to develop software with best industry practices

• Passion for Audio quality and performance

Bonus Points if You Have

• Practical experience in related areas such as system design hardware/software design and real-time embedded applications

• Previous experience in all phases of the software development process (Requirements Scope Design/Plan Develop Test and Customer Acceptance.)

• Familiar with Automotive-SPICE

• Strong background in embedded software development with a keen interest in learning new technologies and concepts

What Makes You Eligible

• You have a working knowledge of English

• You are willing to travel if necessary

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.