About the Role
We are seeking an experienced program manager to lead cross functional initiatives within our global automotive tier-1 B2B business. The ideal candidate will drive alignment among internal and external stakeholders, ensure seamless execution of complex projects, and optimize team performance in a fast-paced, technical environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing automotive programs fostering collaboration and delivering results.
Your Team
This position will be the part of Business operations team, as an internal project manager expert, closely collaborating with several departments across CG JP and SBU’s, HR, finance as well as Quality, to attain expected business results with triple constraints of quality, budget and time.
What You Will Do
- Internal stakeholder alignment
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- KPI and performance management
- Proactive resource planning
- Talent development and team management
- Others as per business needs
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field MBA or PMP certification is a plus.
- Minimum 7+ years in program/project management within the automotive Tier 1 supplier industry preferably in B2B environment.
- Proven experience managing cross functional teams for OEM projects example electrification autonomous driving infotainment or related.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret KPIs and drive data-driven decisions
- Expertise in stakeholder management conflict resolution and negotiation
- Be willing to travel, if necessary, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office, manufacturing facility, client-site.
- This role is eligible to partially work remotely
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
- Business level Japanese
What is Nice to Have
- Proficiency in project management tools.
- Familiarity with automotive standards IATF 169 49PQ BPPAP and OEM specific requirements.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
- Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
- We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
- You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
- Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
- We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
- We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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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!
