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A Career at HARMAN Automotive
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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 Manager, Product Management, Amplifiers, you will be responsible for driving product management activities for HARMAN's automotive amplifier platforms, with a focus on supporting customer pursuits, platform competitiveness, and successful deployment across global programs.
You will work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Project Teams to ensure amplifier platforms meet customer needs while maximizing platform reuse, reducing complexity, and improving business performance through effective product ownership and lifecycle management.
What You Will Do
Lead product management processes and discipline for amplifier platforms.
Define and maintain platform positioning, value proposition, feature content, and roadmap direction for Amplifier platforms.
Support RFQ pursuits by aligning platform capabilities with customer requirements and competitive market needs.
Drive platform reuse across customer programs and identify opportunities to improve leverage of platform investments.
Develop and maintain MRDs, PRDs, and related product management documentation.
Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in the portfolio.
Partner with Sales, Customer Project Teams, and Engineering to ensure alignment between platform strategy and program execution.
Evaluate platform trade-offs related to performance, cost, complexity, timing, and customer requirements.
Support platform lifecycle management, including roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and business case development.
Identify opportunities to improve platform competitiveness, customer value, and business performance.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in Product Management.
Strong business acumen, knowledge of business case development, and financial metrics.
Experience with electronic hardware and/or embedded software architectures. Automotive experience is a plus.
Experience working in a global organization and on global products.
Strong skills in communication, presentation, and problem-solving (both customer and internal).
Experience with documentation and ticket management tools such as Aha!, Jira, and Confluence.
Bonus Points if You Have
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
Understanding in any of the following areas: hardware and software development processes, embedded DSP and MCU platforms, and automotive audio systems.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work in an office.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
Competitive wellness benefits.
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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 degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in Automotive Product Management
- Strong business acumen and experience with business case development and financial metrics
- Experience in automotive electronic hardware and/or software architectures
- Experience working in a global organization on global products
- Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with documentation and ticket management tools such as Aha!, Jira, and Confluence
- Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
- Willingness to work in an office (on-site)
- Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
- Understanding of hardware and software development processes, embedded DSP and MCU platforms, and automotive audio systems
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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!
