Manager II, Requirements Management

A career at HARMAN Automotive offers you the opportunity to be part of a global, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to leveraging technology to drive innovation and shape the future. At HARMAN Automotive, we empower you to accelerate your career growth by engineering cutting-edge audio systems and integrated technology platforms that enhance the driving experience. By combining creativity, thorough research, and a collaborative spirit with design and engineering excellence, we are at the forefront of advancing in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment. As the Requirements and Change Management Lead, you will have a pivotal role in ensuring the successful development of our products by spearheading the effective management of product requirements and the change request process. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining a disciplined approach to requirements management throughout the product development life cycle, from conception to final delivery. This role demands a deep understanding of product development methodology, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous process improvement. Your key responsibilities will involve driving requirements definition and development by overseeing the communication of product requirements based on market analysis and customer needs, implementing frameworks and processes to align requirements across development teams, and standardizing requirement handling across customer accounts. Additionally, you will lead change request management by developing and enforcing a robust change management process, ensuring proper documentation and communication of all requirement changes, and optimizing requirements and change management processes through process improvements and metrics monitoring. As a mentor and supervisor, you will guide a team of requirements analyst engineers or specialists, foster a collaborative team environment, and lead a high-performing team with expertise in B2B requirements management. Your role will also involve acting as the primary interface between sales, engineering, and program management teams, as well as driving transformation initiatives according to business needs and championing the adoption of new technologies and best practices. To be successful in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (master's preferred) with at least 14 years of experience in program operations, B2B customer requirements management, or engineering change management, including 5+ years in leadership. Core competencies required include expertise in requirements management principles, methodologies, and tools, proficiency in change management framework and best practices, strong leadership and communication skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to drive organizational change and transformation. If you have experience with specific requirements management software, certifications in requirements engineering or change management, familiarity with agile development methodology, and fluency in Japanese or experience working with Japanese stakeholders, it would be considered a bonus. Key attributes that make you eligible for this role include proven leadership in B2B operations, expertise in process standardization and execution, strong stakeholder management skills, and technical and business acumen. At HARMAN Automotive, we offer a flexible work environment, employee discounts on premium Harman and Samsung products, extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University, competitive wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, the Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program, and an inclusive work environment that values professional and personal development. Join us at HARMAN Automotive and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of automotive technology.,