Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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
As the Delivery Lead – Ready StreamShare & Media Zone Portfolio, you will own the end-to-end delivery of Harman’s Ready StreamShare product line spanning both hardware and software domains. You will be responsible for scaling StreamShare from initial customer programs into a broader Media Zone portfolio, ensuring delivery excellence, profitability, and strong customer partnerships. You will lead a multidisciplinary global team including program management, hardware engineering, software engineering, and validation teams.
What You Will Do
Lead end-to-end delivery across hardware and software domains for Ready StreamShare programs, ensuring quality, cost, timing, and performance targets are achieved.
Establish and scale delivery model to expand StreamShare and future product portfolio with platform reuse and reduced complexity.
Ensure technical integrity and compliance across all programs, including system-level HW/SW integration and architecture alignment.
Define and execute portfolio governance, KPIs, reporting systems, and risk management frameworks.
Lead and develop a global organization (7–10 direct reports, 40+ people), including hiring, capability development, and succession planning.
Drive regulatory compliance, quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives across programs.
Partner with product management to influence roadmap, productization, and platform evolution.
Lead innovation in media streaming, connectivity, and system architectures.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, or related).
15+ years of experience in automotive or embedded systems delivery.
Proven experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams and leaders.
Deep experience in HW/SW integrated systems, infotainment, or connectivity platforms.
Strong customer engagement skills with experience managing executive-level OEM relationships.
Expertise in program delivery, governance frameworks, and automotive process compliance (ASPICE).
Ability to drive organizational transformation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
Bonus Points if You Have
Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience in media streaming, multi-zone audio/video systems, or connected services.
Experience with global delivery models and distributed engineering teams.
Knowledge of product lifecycle management and platform-based development.
Strong background in both hardware and software system integration.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel up to 30% globally.
Ability to work in a global, cross-time-zone environment
Eligible to work in the assigned country.
Flexibility in working hours based on global program needs.
Successful completion of background checks as required.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, or related)
- 15+ years of experience in automotive or embedded systems delivery
- Proven experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams and leaders
- Deep experience in hardware/software integrated systems, infotainment, or connectivity platforms
- Strong customer engagement skills managing executive-level OEM relationships
- Expertise in program delivery, governance frameworks, and automotive process compliance (ASPICE)
- Ability to drive organizational transformation, scalability, and continuous improvement
- Experience with system-level HW/SW integration and architecture alignment
- Willingness to travel up to 30% globally
- Ability to work in a global, cross-time-zone environment
- Eligible to work in the assigned country and successful completion of background checks
- Master's degree or MBA
- Experience in media streaming, multi-zone audio/video systems, or connected services
- Experience with global delivery models and distributed engineering teams
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management and platform-based development
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!
