Program Manager (m/f/d) - Microphone Product Development

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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

What You Will Do :

Program management of microphone product development for German OEM automotive applications, requiring creation and maintenance of a

project plan, collaboration with partners, coordination of schedules, problem resolution and status presentations

• Manage 4 to 6 microphone programs and cross-functional teams to support sales pursuits and projects for automotive microphones
• Serve as lead program interface with customer. Responsible for 2 to 4 German OEMs or other EU OEM accounts
• Understand all of the technical detail of the products used in all systems, both electrical and mechanical
• Understand requirements and technical solutions for meeting customer requirements for all development products
• Establish and manage program budget
• Work with Sales, Supplier Engineering, and Design Engineering to set system cost target. Meet system cost target.
• Set team goals for timeliness, customer issues, and quality.
• Interact with other internal functions such as manufacturing, quality, purchasing and marketing.
• Negotiate resource allocations from functional managers
• Review selected suppliers and quotes, and participate in supplier reviews / selection as appropriate.
• Coordinate and oversee ordering of prototype and production tooling
• Audit task completion. Report major deviations from plan to appropriate management
• Recommend continuous improvements development process

What You Need :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical
• 5+ years related experience in program management, sales, quality, design, engineering management, or process engineering, or AME
• Project Planning, problem solving, multi-tasking, project management skills
• Technical knowledge of Audio systems and Automotive Electronics preferred
• Understanding of embedded audio electronics preferred
• Experience with Project Management tools such as Jira, ALM, Confluence
• PMP certification preferred but not required
• Strong skills in communication, presentation and problem solving customer and internal)
• Fluent speaking in German and English, basic communication skills in a third language (Italian / French) appreciated
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time

What We Offer :

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
• You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program

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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.

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