Director, Global Luxury Audio Strategy & Roadmap

Harman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

HARMAN Lifestyle is seeking a Director of Product Strategy and Planning to shape the BU’s vision and translate it into a rolling 3-year roadmap. You will lead a global GPLM team and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver market-winning products with strong cost, design, timing and quality outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in product leadership, strategic thinking, and matrix leadership, with a track record in consumer electronics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product strategy, planning and marketing, preferably in consumer electronics or audio.
• Ability to define long-term product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps.
• Strong cross-functional leadership in a global matrix environment.
• Experience mentoring mid-sized teams (5-10 people).
• Fluent English and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and align long-term product strategy with the BU's goals.
• Lead global roadmaps and 3-year planning to deliver differentiated propositions.
• Develop annual business plans across product lines with clear positioning and ROI.
• Steer cross-functional execution from concept to launch and ensure quality standards.
• Present strategies to executives, regional leaders, and stakeholders.
• Manage full product lifecycle from roadmap to end-of-life with alignment across teams.

Skills

End-to-End Product Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Leadership

Team Development

Consumer-Centric Design

Executive Communication

Innovation & Growth

P&L Ownership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HARMAN Lifestyle is seeking a Director of Product Strategy and Planning to shape the BU’s vision and translate it into a rolling 3-year roadmap. You will lead a global GPLM team and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver market-winning products with strong cost, design, timing and quality outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years in product leadership, strategic thinking, and matrix leadership, with a track record in consumer electronics.