IT Implementation Project Manager, Operations Digitalization

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

What You’ll Be Part Of We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Project Lead to drive operations transformation initiatives within our Operations Excellence organization. As the Project Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, initiating, and leading global digital projects that improve quality, processes, efficiency, governance, and compliance within our operations organization. Your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive change will be essential in achieving targeted improvement results and successfully implementing transformational projects.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Project Identification and Initiation:

• Identify improvement areas within the operations organization and initiate digital projects to address them.

• Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with operations excellence goals.

• Global Project Leadership & Team Management:

• Simultaneously lead complex digital projects or initiatives with global impact.

• Lead cross-functional project management teams, both within and outside the operations organization.

• Drive project timelines, milestones, and schedules to ensure successful achievement of improvement results.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment:

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of management.

• Drive cross-functional alignment on all levels of management and achieve stakeholder acceptance within as well as outside the operations organization in order to influence, change or recreate business processes.

• Foster cross-functional alignment by collaborating with stakeholders within and outside the operations organization.

• Reporting and Communication:

• Provide periodic status reports on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior-level management, conveying project updates and seeking decision-making support.

• Engage senior management participants as needed to ensure project success within defined timeframes and frameworks.

• Change Management and Results Orientation:

• Apply change management principles and methodologies to facilitate smooth project implementation and adoption.

• Continuously monitor and evaluate project outcomes, ensuring that targeted improvement results are achieved.

• Drive a results-oriented mindset within the project team, fostering accountability and a focus on delivering tangible outcomes.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant business experience within operations or surrounding functions.
• Proven experience in leading global digital projects within a operations or supply chain function.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior-level management.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targeted improvement outcomes.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Strong digital understanding, experience in digital project management is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to mediate conflict between parties.
• Strong presentation skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or Master's degree.
• Experience in different operations functions within and outside HARMAN.
• Experience in digital projects and/or managing cross-functional projects and teams.

Things To Know

• Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and others).
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

You Belong Here HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)