Manager, Project Management (Amplifier)

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 This position would lead AMP development core team focus on project management. The position could be managing 2-5 projects simultaneously.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Act as a core team member in Team1 with Customer Program Manager, Sales, Customer Quality and Industrialization Project Manager for development and launch of a compelling product that meets customer requirements and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Lead Team 2 including HW, SW, ME, system, HW/ME SME, SW test, SW architect, SW SME, system validation, ASE, product sourcing, HW development quality, SW development quality, product reliability engineer and other functional domains to release AMP design on time with high quality throughout the PLM lifecycle.
• General engineering interface to customers as Car Audio AMP team representation, involve SME to discuss and review the specific engineering topics with customers.
• Responsible for AMP technical tradeoffs negotiation with internal & external stakeholders.
• Define tasks by cross-functional team to create the work breakdown structure to establish overall development plan (schedule, cost and resource).
• Defines required activities, priorities and dependency to be executed by the project team.
• Manager and monitor the development status (cost, schedule, scope, quality).
• Carries out issues and risk management in the project and keeps track of the actions.
• Regularly reports the project status to direct manager and stakeholders.
• Implement and review engineering high-level designs with global cross-functional teams.
• Participates in internal and customer driven design/issues/tickets reviews or meetings.
• Develops and executes projects based on Car Audio AMP engineering process.
• Foster positive environment to create high-achieving project team.
• Ensure prompt decision-making executed by promoting consensus decisions.
• Negotiate resource allocations with solutions from functional managers.
• Identify program issues as early as possible and drive resolution at the team level. If resolutions require management intervention, escalate to appropriate management personnel with proposed alternatives.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics, embedded programs, software engineering, computer science or other related engineering field.
• 5~8 years (or above) of automotive product development experience. 3+ years of embedded software development experience, 2+ years of software project management experience. Solid knowledge and rich programming experience of C/C++ language.
• Familiar with automotive V-model, and software engineering process including requirement, design, coding and testing. Familiar with software process standard, such as CMMI, Automotive SPICE, Agile, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience of MCU/CAN/UDS/AUTOSAR/Embedded OS.
• Effective interpersonal skills with peers, leaders, global teams, and industry forums.
• Desire to maintain skills and master new technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field, Master, Ph.D. and/or MBA
• Results-Driven: Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making.
• Clear and strategic thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans
• Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions.
• Self-Awareness: Accepting responsibility for personal development and actions.

Things To Know

• Willingness to travel 10%- 20% of the time.
• Willing to work in an office in Suzhou location.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week (if applicable).
• 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

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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!

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