Staff Specialist - Strategy and Pre-Sales

Role Overview: Harman Automotive is seeking a motivated and passionate professional to define automotive software strategy. This role involves understanding the Harman products and services portfolio and presenting recommendations for long-term goals. Key Responsibilities: - Supporting the development of long-term product strategy for Automotive software - Synthesizing global and regional market trends, market sizing, technology trends, and customer & consumer insights - Identifying threats and opportunities, building projections, and recommending actions - Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects - Monitoring and reporting on projects - Influencing global product strategies and cross-divisional planning - Conducting market intelligence and assessing competitive positioning - Developing market and product requirements with a rolling 35-year iterative product roadmap - Identifying Go-To-Market strategies and effective sales product / services pitches - Collaborating effectively with remote team members Qualifications Required: - Around 12-18 years of experience in Automotive SW & Services, strategy, pre-sales, or product management - Bachelors degree in Engineering, MBA preferred - Experience working with Automotive OEMs - Knowledge of automotive technologies, industry trends, and business case development - Results and detail-oriented with effective C-Level communication skills - Basic Project Management skills and ability to work under tight timelines - 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 Additional Company Details: HARMAN is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values and empowers every employee. The company offers flexible work environments, employee discounts on products, extensive training opportunities, competitive wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, and an employee recognition and rewards program. HARMAN encourages professional and personal development and provides added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education to empower employees to live the career they want.,