As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for organizing and executing product development tasks. You will work in a cross-functional role planning, communicating, team building, and executing a development plan to Harman and customer requirements.
Your Team This position has direct responsibility for program management and customer interface engineering. The position has indirect responsibility for all engineering-related functions (transducer, hardware, software, mechanical, acoustics, and validation) and cross-functional interfaces (procurement, manufacturing, etc).
What You Will Do Manage 4-8 audio system (Amplifier) program teams, requiring both applications and international development engineeringContribute globally with Hardware/Mechanical/SW Engineering Teams in design and development of Toyota/Harman vehicle specific Audio System Solutions on specific vehicle platforms.Define tasks to be performed by the cross-functional team in developing systems. Use a task list to create a work breakdown structure. Use work breakdown structure to establish program schedule.Follow corporate product development (or applications) processEnsure the compliance of team membersEnsure prompt decision-making is executed by promoting consensus decisions, intervening when consensus decision-making fails, and making unilateral decisions in the case of a deadlockUnderstand all of the technical detail of the products used in all systems, both electrical and mechanicalApprove requirements and technical solutions for meeting requirements for all development productsEstablish and manage program budgetWork with Sales, Supplier Engineering, and Design Engineering to set and meet the system cost targetSet team goals for timeliness, customer issues, and quality. Lead team to meet goals.Interact with all internal functions: design engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, marketing, and sales.Negotiate resource allocations from functional managers. When a resource conflict occurs, negotiate a solution with functional managers and other program managers.Serve as a lead program interface with the customer.Identify and drive program issues at the team levelReview selected suppliers and quotes, and participate in supplier reviews/selection as appropriateCoordinate and oversee the ordering of prototype and production toolingAudit task completion and report major deviations from plan to appropriate managementRecommend continuous improvements development processWhat You Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field8 years overall experience5+ years related experience in program management, sales, quality, design, engineering management, process engineering, or manufacturing engineeringProject Planning, problem-solving, multi-tasking, project management skillsTechnical knowledge of the Audio systems and Automotive ElectronicsUnderstanding of embedded software in audio electronicsWhat is Nice to Have PMP certification preferredMaster's Degree in Engineering or MBABackground in Automotive Electronics and Audio systemsExperience working with Japanese OEMsWhat Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel and occasionally travel to the customer location and HARMAN PlantsBe willing to work in an office in Queretaro, MexicoBe will to work remotely as well as attend meeting onsight when required.Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employmentWhat We Offer Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.) Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal developmentTuition Reimbursement "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
