Global Head of Presales

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

A Career at HARMAN

We are ONE HARMAN. We are greater than the sum of our divisions or brands. We proudly talk about our many iconic brands and describe how our technologies are transforming the car, the workplace and everywhere in between. We work hard. We create useful, playful, beautiful things. We strive for excellence and we aim to win as a team. No matter the position, every employee at HARMAN is expected to demonstrate our core competencies: leadership, change-orientation, collaboration, judgment and a results-driven mindset. At HARMAN, we expect brilliance. You can expect a career full of brilliant possibilities.

About HARMAN International

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, brilliant 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!

Head of Global Domains

About the Role

Harman Automotive Services is looking for a Head of Global Domains to spearhead the Global Technology Domains Organization. The ideal candidate would bring in years of proven experience in creating, developing, and refining Domain capabilities within a Software Product and Services business primarily catering to the Automotive industry. The ideal candidate would also bring a mix of technological awareness in the field of Automotive Engineering and competency in creating and amplifying domain led practices.

What You Will Do

• Running global technology domains organization with a defined roadmap, objectives and budget to drive business development, thought leadership, upskilling team and incubate niche technical competencies.
• Validate industry and customer trends to plan roadmap.
• Create service portfolio and aligned PoCs/assets on market leading technology trends for learning and customer demo.
• Participation in conferences and consortiums and contributing to publications – white paper/blogs.
• Review and approval of domains investment plan; Discuss and approve investment plans with Automotive Services Leadership
• Provide assessment of Domain achievements based on metrics.
• Conduct or arrange knowledge sharing sessions, facilitate technological domain communities.
• Conduct Sales training and provide material to be turned into collaterals by presales and marketing.
• Define best practices across each domain like Clean Code / Agility / GenAI. Reduce Silos between projects by defining and updating domain playbooks.
• Support Portfolio team to staff projects across sites reducing revenue leak by providing seed team.
• Help in improving bench utilization by training team members on domain specific technical topics aligned with SBU’s growth strategy.
• Cross leverage competency across sites during project crisis
• Build Knowledge Management Plan for all engineers specific to identified domains.
• Training / skilling on new technology and uniform distribution of talent
• Building community and providing Sense of home. Build spirit of teamwork / transparency / Collective Intelligence / ownership

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in electronics, embedded programming, software engineering, Mathematics or related disciplines
• 15+ Engineering & Software Delivery, Transformation, Forming and Leading Domain/Practice Teams within the Software Product and Services Industry.
• 10+ Years of Experience in working with Automotive software products and services which includes working with Automotive OEMs.
• Experience of establishing and running scalable domain teams working closely with Sales, Strategy, and Delivery teams.
• Knowledge of automotive technologies and industry trends.
• Experience working in a matrix, global organization by collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Results and detail-oriented: hold him/herself and others accountable for commitments.
• Effective C-Level communication skills.
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to work with a blank slate and inspire others.
• Intellectual and curious with a passion for storytelling.
• Experience pivoting and navigating dynamic and changing situations.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and professional, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work in office or remotely, travel for business and work in multiple time zones as needed.

What Makes You Eligible

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employmen
• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than four (4) active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• 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.

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!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)