Principal Specialist - Product Costing & Analytics

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

We are seeking a highly skilled IT professional with hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter Product Costing to support and enhance our global product cost management processes. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in costing methodologies, sustainability, and carbon footprint analytics, and demonstrate proficiency in AI and data-driven automation to optimize cost analysis, sustainability reporting, and business decision-making

What You Will Do

• Lead and contribute to consulting engagements focused on product cost management and cost analytics.
• Analyze and optimize product costing processes, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Design and implement product costing solutions in Teamcenter PCM and custom built tools.
• Collaborate with PLM/ERP teams to integrate costing with BOM, routing, and material data.
• Develop and implement data models, reports, dashboards, and analytical frameworks to generate insights from cost data, including key cost drivers, trends, and variances.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML solutions to automate cost estimation, improve forecast accuracy, and identify cost saving or carbon reduction opportunities.
• Work closely with cross functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Sustainability) to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
• Stay up to date with industry trends in product lifecycle costing, sustainability analytics, and AI driven optimization.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for client users on product costing processes, system functionalities, and analytical tools.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10+ years of consulting or industry experience with a significant focus on both product cost management and data analytics.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in supporting or implementing Teamcenter Product Costing (TcPCM).
• Strong understanding of cost structures, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supply chain cost drivers.
• Experience with carbon accounting standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, ISO 14067) and sustainability reporting metrics.
• Proven expertise in data analytics and AI/ML technologies (Azure AI or similar).
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM integrations (SAP, Teamcenter) and data visualization tools (e.g. Qlik).
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter suite (especially TcPCM).
• Understanding of AI-driven sustainability or cost optimization models.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of lifecycle assessment (LCA) tools and methodologies.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel as required by client engagements..
• Be willing to work in the Bangalore office.

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

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