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
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 6–9 years of experience to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, coach teams on Agile best practices, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
- Remove impediments and proactively address risks impacting team delivery.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and refine product backlogs.
- Track sprint progress, team velocity, burn-down metrics, and delivery commitments.
- Foster a collaborative environment that enables self-organizing and high-performing teams.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery expectations.
- Drive Agile adoption and process improvements across projects and teams.
- Facilitate dependency management across cross-functional teams.
- Support release planning, roadmap discussions, and program-level coordination.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 6–9 years of overall IT experience with at least 3+ years as a Scrum Master.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies for multiple development teams.
- Proven ability to track Agile metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist certification.
- Experience in Automotive, Embedded Systems, Infotainment, or Connected Vehicle projects.
- Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile-at-Scale implementations.
- Experience managing globally distributed teams.
- Knowledge of Lean Agile practices and Value Stream Management.
- Experience with release train coordination and program increment planning.
What Makes You Eligible
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 6–9 years of industry experience with a strong background in Agile project delivery.
- Proven experience leading Agile teams in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for Agile transformation, team empowerment, and delivery excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
- Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.
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
- 6-9 years of overall IT or industry experience
- At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies for multiple development teams
- Experience tracking Agile metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities
- Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience leading Agile teams in complex, cross-functional environments
- Certified Scrum Master, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist certification
- Experience in automotive, embedded systems, infotainment, or connected vehicle projects
- Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile-at-Scale implementations
- Experience managing globally distributed teams
- Knowledge of Lean Agile practices and Value Stream Management
- Experience with release train coordination and program increment planning
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.
Harman Insights
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!
