Software Project Leader (mfd)

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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

As a Software Project Lead at HARMAN you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of the Stratus NAD (Network Access Device) software platform into global Telematics Control Unit (TCU) programs. You will lead and coordinate all softwarerelated activities throughout the lifecycle ensuring delivery in accordance with schedule budget and quality targets.

You will serve as the primary interface between the Stratus platform engineering organization and customer program teams on all software topics. This is a global crossfunctional orchestration role with no direct reports but substantial responsibility for leading virtual teams across regions and disciplines.

What You Will Do

Customer & Program Leadership

• Serve as the face of the Stratus NAD software team for internal programs and OEM customers.

• Support delivery of nextgeneration telematics platforms with strong alignment to customer expectations carrier requirements and global telecom regulations.

• Represent the software program in executive reviews quality milestones and operational meetings.

Software Project Planning & Delivery

• Plan monitor and control all activities across the NAD software development lifecycle including:

  • Integration of 4G/5G/RedCap/NBNTN modem technologies

  • Telephony and data services compliant with 3GPP standards

  • SIM/eSIM management (eUICC RSP profiles)

  • Linuxbased NAD platform services and middleware

  • GNSS and positioning service integration

  • FOTA/LOTA update framework and secure OTA workflows

  • Diagnostics (UDS/DoIP) logging and system health monitoring

  • Cybersecurity modules secure boot encryption & PKI

• Coordinate software maturity gate readiness ensuring all work products (requirements design code releases test evidence release notes) meet HARMAN and customer quality standards.

• Drive crossdomain integration activities defect triaging prioritization and closure.

CrossFunctional Coordination

• Orchestrate global virtual teams across software platform modem vendors systems engineering validation certification and DevOps.

• Ensure strong alignment between requirements design decisions technical dependencies and release deliverables.

• Collaborate with chipset suppliers (Qualcomm Samsung MediaTek) and partner engineering teams to ensure stable and timely software integration.

Process & Quality Management

• Define and deploy project-specific software processes aligned with HARMANs global PLM300 process and Automotive SPICE practices.

• Track compliance with development lifecycle processes audits and quality gate criteria.

• Ensure risks and issues are proactively identified escalated and mitigated.

Status Reporting & Governance

• Create and maintain the NAD software milestone schedule synchronized with overall program planning customer timelines and supplier deliveries.

• Provide recurring transparent program status updates covering progress risks dependencies and next steps.

• Lead software readiness reviews for program operations carrier certification and customer releases.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or Business Administration.

• Strong software project management experience in globally distributed development environments using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

• Experience with complex embedded systems ideally in connectivity modules or telematics ECUs.

• Ability to break down complex systems into manageable components with clear dependencies.

• Proven leadership in matrix environments with 10 team members directly or indirectly involved.

• Strong analytical problemsolving communication and decisionmaking skills.

• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE or CMMI process frameworks.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP PMIACP).

• Automotive industry experience especially in connectivity telematics or embedded platforms.

• Experience delivering programs at Automotive SPICE Level 2 or higher.

• Background in embedded Linux modem integration mobile telecommunications or RF systems.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30% domestic and international travel.

• Be willing to work in a Harman office in Germany or Romania.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record which will be evaluated and determined in HARMANs sole discretion no more than four (4) active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency) and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

• 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

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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

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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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1