Manager, Program Management

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

This position would lead cross-functional project team and manage multiple Car Audio programs simultaneously for OEM Geely.  The position performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to coordinating all resources and stakeholders; setting deadlines; assigning responsibilities; and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of the project(s).

What You Will Do

• Manage automotive programs to meet timing, cost and quality requirement 
• Foster positive environment to create high-achieving team:  treat all members with respect, encourage constructive dissent, re-focus team members when they get off-track, give positive feedback whenever it is appropriate, maintain a positive attitude, and reallocate resources in order to meet team commitments.
• Define tasks to be performed by cross-functional team in developing systems.  Use task list to create a work breakdown structure.  Use work breakdown structure to establish program schedule. Establish program budget and manage program budget.
• Ensure prompt decision-making executed by promoting consensus decisions, intervening when consensus decision-making fails, and making unilateral decisions in the case of a deadlock. Understand all of the technical detail of the products used in all systems, both electrical and mechanical.
• Lead team meetings by establishing an agenda, monitoring discussion to insure adherence to agenda, promoting a free exchange of ideas, challenging the pre-conceptions of team-members, finishing the meeting in a timely fashion, and publishing meeting minutes.
• Drive cost competitiveness from RFQ though program lifetime.
• Negotiate resource allocations from functional managers.  When a resource conflict occurs, negotiate a solution with functional managers and other program managers; serve as lead program interface with sales.
• Identify program issues and risks as early as possible and drive resolution at the team level.  If resolutions require management intervention, escalate to appropriate management personnel with proposed alternatives.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the customers

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Major preferably in engineering like Hardware, Software, and Mechanical related.
• Minimum 5 years Customer Project Management experience managing projects throughout product development lifecycle.
• Minimum 8 years related experience in relevant product development disciplines (e.g. Engineering, Technical Management, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.)

Bonus Points if You Have

• Fluency in English is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Automotive ECU product related experience is preferred.
• Geely/Volvo program experience is preferred.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 20 - 30% of the time
• Willingness to work in an office in different location of Beijing
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test

What We Offer

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your 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.