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 Program Manager Certification, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing certification and regulatory activities for complex automotive customer programs within the CAM VW organization.
You ensure that all products meet applicable regulatory, homologation, and OEM-specific requirements across hardware, software, and system scope.
Working closely with internal stakeholders (SW, HW, components, manufacturing, quality) as well as external partners, authorities, and test houses, you protect certification milestones and program schedules while providing transparent status reporting to program leadership and management.
What You Will Do
• Define, align, and manage the overall certification strategy in coordination with internal stakeholders (software, hardware, components, availability) and external partners.
• Ensure regulatory and homologation compliance with all applicable legal standards, norms, and OEM-specific requirements.
• Support compliance and MNO teams throughout the complete certification and approval process.
• Coordinate the availability of required equipment, samples, benches, and test setups for certification, approval, and regulatory testing activities.
• Actively support escalation processes related to certification topics, including preparation of deliverables and communication towards authorities and test houses.
• Drive impact assessments on certification scope, timing, and risk in case of changes to hardware, software, or overall program scope.
• Manage certification-related risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations, including definition and tracking of mitigation actions.
• Protect certification milestones and ensure alignment with overall program timing and customer commitments.
• Provide transparent and structured reporting on certification status, risks, and progress to program leadership and management.
• Track certification-related tasks in Teamcenter and ensure accurate and timely status reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and optimizing certification processes within the program organization.
What You Need to Be Successful
University degree in Engineering (Electrical, IT, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline) or comparable qualification.
• 2-3 years of experience in program management, project coordination, or a comparable role in an automotive or technology environment.
• Hands-on experience in Sample Management, Engineering Hardware, benches, or industrialization support is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of automotive development and industrialization processes.
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style with strong coordination skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluent in Romanian and English (written and spoken).
Bonus Points if You Have
• Basic knowledge of PMI methodologies, Automotive SPICE, or IATF 16949.
• Initial experience with VW Group programs or customers.
• Familiarity with program management tools and reporting systems.
• Understanding of HARMAN Core Competencies (Results, Change, Customer, Team, Self-Awareness).
What Makes You Eligible
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Willingness to work on-site in Bucharest, Romania, as required.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
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
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.
Top Skills
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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