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Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team 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
Business Analyst – Master Data Management partners closely with business Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Digital teams to enhance the quality, governance, and management of enterprise master data. This role supports the Customer, Vendor, and Material Master data domains by driving business process improvements, data governance initiatives, and data quality programs. The ideal candidate combines strong SAP business process expertise with data management and business analysis skills to deliver reliable, high-quality data that enables efficient business operations and informed decision-making across the organization
What You Will Do
Business Partnership
- Partner with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Process Owners to understand business needs and data challenges.
- Act as the primary liaison between business teams and Digital/IT.
- Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering, and process discussions.
- Drive alignment on data standards, business rules, and governance processes.
Master Data Management
- Support Customer, Vendor, and Material Master data processes.
- Document and improve master data workflows and controls.
- Support data harmonization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes.
Data Governance & Quality
- Support enterprise data governance policies, standards, and controls.
- Partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to improve data quality.
- Monitor data quality KPIs and governance metrics.
- Analyze data issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
- Support governance reviews, audits, and compliance activities.
Business Analysis
- Gather, document, and manage business requirements.
- Develop BRDs, user stories, process maps, and functional specifications.
- Perform AS-IS / TO-BE assessments and fit-gap analysis.
- Translate business requirements into functional solutions.
- Support solution evaluations and business case development.
SAP & Enterprise Applications
- Support master data processes across:
- SAP SD
- SAP MM
- SAP FICO
- Manufacturing and Supply Chain
- Understand the impact of master data across integrated business applications.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Project Delivery
- Participate in MDM and Data Governance projects from design through deployment.
- Support SIT, UAT, and business validation activities.
- Develop training materials and process documentation.
- Support change management and user adoption.
- Provide post-go-live support and issue resolution.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 4-7 years of experience in Business Analysis, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, Data Quality, or related Digital/IT functions.
- Experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, business process improvement, fit-gap analysis, testing, and user acceptance activities.
- Experience working with business Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Process Owners in a global organization.
- Strong understanding of Customer, Vendor, and Material Master data domains and their impact on business processes.
- Good knowledge of SAP business processes including Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
- Experience supporting SAP ERP environments; exposure to SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) preferred.
- Understanding of Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Quality, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Standards, and Master Data Management principles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and enterprise reporting and analytics solutions.
- Proficiency with business analysis and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work effectively across business and Digital teams in a global, matrixed environment.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) implementations.
- Exposure to Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Catalog capabilities.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and Analytics capabilities.
- Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK or other Data Governance frameworks.
- CBAP, CCBA, CDMP, or equivalent professional certifications.
- Experience supporting enterprise data governance, ERP transformation, or digital transformation initiatives.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willing to travel up to 5%, both domestically and internationally.
- Willing to work in an office- hybrid setup in Bangalore, India.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- 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 to race, 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.
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of experience in Business Analysis, Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, or related Digital/IT functions
- Experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, business process improvement, fit-gap analysis, testing, and UAT
- Experience working with business Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Process Owners in a global organization
- Strong understanding of Customer, Vendor, and Material Master data domains
- Good knowledge of SAP business processes including Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Finance & Controlling (FICO), Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
- Experience supporting SAP ERP environments
- Exposure to SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
- Understanding of Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Quality, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Standards, and MDM principles
- Exposure to Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and enterprise reporting/analytics solutions
- Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively across business and Digital teams in a global, matrixed environment
- Willingness to travel up to 5% and work in a hybrid office setup in Bangalore, India
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with SAP MDG implementations
- Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or other data governance frameworks
- CBAP, CCBA, CDMP, or equivalent professional certifications
- Experience supporting enterprise data governance, ERP transformation, or digital transformation initiatives
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
