Manager, Amplifier Project Management

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.

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 position would lead AMP development core team. The position could be managing 2-5 projects simultaneously. The position performs a variety of tasks including requirements documented development completed through detailed design verification validation and product launch or release.

What You Will Do

• Lead the team including HW SW ME System Engineer product sourcing development quality and validation engineer being responsible for delivering product design that meets HARMAN and customer requirements and delivers the design on time and function throughout the lifecycle.

• Act as a core team member in the team with Customer Program Manager Sales Customer Quality and Industrialization Project Manager for development and launch of a compelling product that meets customer requirements and promotes customer satisfaction.

• Document/manage HARMAN and customer requirements (including product compliance to statutory and regulatory laws product compliance (material and certifications).

• Develops and executes project based on AMP engineering process.

• Responsible on releasing design to factory/effective change management.

• Responsible on AMP technical tradeoffs discussion (cost performance DFM timing).

• Foster positive environment to create high-achieving team: treat all members with respect encourage constructive dissent re-focus team members when they get off-track give positive feedback whenever it is appropriate maintain a positive attitude and reallocate resources in order to meet team commitments.

• Define tasks to be performed by cross-functional team in developing systems. Use task list to create a work breakdown structure. Use work breakdown structure to establish program schedule. Establish program budget and manage program budget.

• Ensure prompt decision-making executed by promoting consensus decisions intervening when consensus decision-making fails and making unilateral decisions in the case of a deadlock. Understand all of the technical details of the products used in all systems both acoustic and mechanical.

• Negotiate resource allocations from functional managers. When a resource conflict occurs negotiate a solution with functional managers and other program managers; serve as lead program interface with sales.

• Identify program issues as early as possible and drive resolution at the team level. If resolutions require management intervention escalate to appropriate management personnel with proposed alternatives.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in related engineering field.

• At least 5 years (or above) of product development experience of complex systems in automotive.

• Strong engineering process or product experience (e.g. IATF16949 ASPICE or CMMI).

• Effective interpersonal skills with peers leaders global teams and industry forums.

• Capable of handling multiples projects/initiatives simultaneously to completion.

• Desire to maintain skills and master new technologies.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelors degree in related engineering field Master Ph.D. and/or MBA.

• Results-Driven: Having a proactive goal-oriented approach to decision making.

• Clear and strategic thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans.

• Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions.

• Self-Awareness: Accepting responsibility for personal development and actions.

What Makes You Eligible

• You have a working knowledge of English.

• Willingness to travel 10%- 20% of the time.

• Willing to work in an office in Suzhou location.

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.