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.
About The Role
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the execution of an RFI/RFQ. This includes managing the team of architects, engineers, and supporting roles to complete required deliverables for the RFI/RFQ as defined by HARMAN process. You will ensure the RFI/RFQ response is completed per the defined schedule and expected quality. You will partner with Customer Group teams to ultimately deliver the RFI/RFQ package to our customer.
What You Will Do
- Form and lead a cross-functional team developing the RFI/RFQ following HARMAN Process, maintaining the RFQ schedule.
- Leverage products and platform components aligned with portfolio strategy and the overall Sales pursuit strategy.
- Ensure the RFQ milestones and reviews are prepared with expected quality levels (e.g. Concept Reviews, Business Case Reviews, Customer Technical Presentations, etc).
- Consolidate the plan-of-record and assess risks, opportunities, assumptions and deviations for a particular program in order to enable a robust decision process by management.
- Maintain dashboards for executive review of RFQ status, showing pertinent KPIs and consistent tracking.
- Ensure delivery of all technical inputs to the program Business Case.
What You Need To Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Business administration or Engineering.
- 8+ years of industry-related experience.
- Fundamental knowledge of Program Management processes in project estimation, execution, and process implementation.
- Excellent organizational skills and comfort with detailed information, including financial, technical tasks and workstreams, and deliverables/action items.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills to have effective communication to all levels of the organization.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Automotive business landscape knowledge.
- In-depth understanding of all the supporting business functions and principles.
What Makes You Eligible
- 5+ years of Automotive Experience in Infotainment, Car Audio, Speakers, Electronics, Clusters, ADAS or Central Compute Units.
- Experience working on automotive RFQ’s.
- Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Pune or Bangalore, India.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
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.
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
