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

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 :

1. Program management of microphone product development for German OEM automotive applications, including creating and maintaining project plans, collaborating with partners, coordinating schedules, resolving problems, and delivering status presentations.
2. Manage 4 to 6 microphone programs and cross-functional teams to support sales pursuits and projects for automotive microphones.
3. Serve as the lead program interface with customers, responsible for 2 to 4 German OEMs or other EU OEM accounts.
4. Understand all technical details of the products used in electrical and mechanical systems.
5. Understand requirements and develop technical solutions to meet customer needs for all development products.
6. Establish and manage the program budget.
7. Collaborate with Sales, Supplier Engineering, and Design Engineering to set and meet system cost targets.
8. Set team goals regarding timeliness, customer issues, and quality.
9. Interact with internal functions such as manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and marketing.
10. Negotiate resource allocations with functional managers.
11. Review supplier quotes, participate in supplier reviews and selection processes.
12. Coordinate and oversee ordering of prototype and production tooling.
13. Audit task completion and report major deviations from plans to management.
14. Recommend continuous improvements to the development process.

What You Need :

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical.
2. 5+ years of experience in program management, sales, quality, design, engineering management, or process engineering.
3. Technical knowledge of audio systems and automotive electronics is preferred.
4. Understanding of embedded audio electronics is preferred.
5. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, ALM, Confluence.
6. PMP certification is preferred but not required.
7. Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, both customer-facing and internal.
8. Fluent in German and English; basic skills in Italian or French are appreciated.
9. Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

What We Offer :

1. A diverse and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career development, professional training, and competitive compensation.
2. Employee discounts on Harman’s consumer audio and Samsung products.
3. Flexible work schedules promoting work-life balance and a collaborative, global work atmosphere.
4. An attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg, including employer contributions to a pension plan.
5. Professional development through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies, including technical training.
6. Internal talent management and leadership acceleration programs.
7. Recognition and rewards through the "Be Brilliant" employee program.

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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