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.
About the Role
The Director of Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio will lead and advance strategic projects that contribute to the long-term growth and development of the Lifestyle business. In supporting the Lifestyle business encompasses you will contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins. The role reports to the VP Corporate Strategy – Lifestyle. In this role, you will bring a strong outside‑in perspective on consumer audio and professional solutions markets, competitive dynamics, product category and technology evolution, and go‑to‑market models. You will partner closely with Lifestyle division business, product, sales, finance, and marketing leaders to shape portfolio choices and long‑term strategic priorities across categories such as headphones, speakers, electronics, and professional audio and lighting solutions.
What You Will Do
- Provide strategic insight on consumer and professional audio market trends, including category growth drivers, technology shifts (e.g., wireless, immersive audio, software‑enabled experiences), channel dynamics, and competitive positioning
- Partner with business and functional leaders to assess and evolve portfolio strategy across product categories, channels (DTC, retail, professional, OEM), and sales regions
- Support strategic decisions through fact-based analysis and business case development across the end-to-end value chain, from innovation funnel and platform strategy, portfolio rationalization, and adjacency expansion
- Evaluate inorganic growth and partnerships, including evaluation of audio, software, services, and platform‑based business models; assessment of product and technology fit with existing Lifestyle portfolios
What You Need to Be Successful
This role requires strong intellectual curiosity and business acumen within the consumer and professional audio ecosystem, balancing data driven analysis with practical understanding of how audio businesses compete and scale.
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in consumer audio or adjacent consumer electronics and technology industries, with demonstrated understanding of audio product categories, go‑to‑market models, and competitive dynamics
- Strong understanding of portfolio strategy and go‑to‑market considerations in consumer and/or professional audio
- Demonstrated ability to translate consumer, market, and technology trends into actionable strategic insights and portfolio recommendations
- Proficiency in market data analysis and competitive intelligence, including hands-on experience in leveraging analytical tools and methods
- Strong leadership, ownership of results, negotiating and collaboration skills
- Impactful communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of senior stakeholders and all levels of the organization
Bonus Points if You Have
- 3+ year experience in strategy consulting
- Experience with Agentic AI in products and services
- Experience in leveraging AI tools and or developing custom-AI tools for business strategy
- Previous experience working within a global matrixed organization
- Experience in market intelligence tools such as AlphaSense, Futuresource, GfK, and other
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel
- Be willing to work in an office or hybrid in Stamford, CT, Northridge, CA, or Amsterdam, NL. Ideally you live near one of these locations to be able to meet in the office for meetings and workshops
- Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
Salary Ranges:
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
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in consumer audio or adjacent consumer electronics and technology industries
- Strong understanding of portfolio strategy and go-to-market considerations
- Experience in leveraging analytical tools and methods for market analysis
- 3+ year experience in strategy consulting
- Experience with Agentic AI in products and services
- Experience in market intelligence tools such as AlphaSense, Futuresource, and GfK
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!
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