Harman

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. 

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

You will join our Global Corporate Strategy department based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of: 

Director Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

The Director of Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio will lead and advance strategic projects that contribute to the long-term growth and development of the Lifestyle business. In supporting the Lifestyle business encompasses you will contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins. The role reports to the VP Corporate Strategy – Lifestyle.

In this role, you will bring a strong outside‑in perspective on consumer audio and professional solutions markets, competitive dynamics, product category and technology evolution, and go‑to‑market models. You will partner closely with Lifestyle division business, product, sales, finance, and marketing leaders to shape portfolio choices and long‑term strategic priorities across categories such as headphones, speakers, electronics, and professional audio and lighting solutions. 

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic insight on consumer and professional audio market trends, including category growth drivers, technology shifts (e.g., wireless, immersive audio, software‑enabled experiences), channel dynamics, and competitive positioning.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to assess and evolve portfolio strategy across product categories, channels (DTC, retail, professional, OEM), and sales regions.
• Support strategic decisions through fact-based analysis and business case development across the end-to-end value chain, from innovation funnel and platform strategy, portfolio rationalization, and adjacency expansion.
• Evaluate inorganic growth and partnerships, including evaluation of audio, software, services, and platform‑based business models; assessment of product and technology fit with existing Lifestyle portfolios.

What You Need to Be Successful:

This role requires strong intellectual curiosity and business acumen within the consumer and professional audio ecosystem, balancing data driven analysis with practical understanding of how audio businesses compete and scale.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in consumer audio or adjacent consumer electronics and technology industries, with demonstrated understanding of audio product categories, go‑to‑market models, and competitive dynamics.
• Strong understanding of portfolio strategy and go‑to‑market considerations in consumer and/or professional audio.
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer, market, and technology trends into actionable strategic insights and portfolio recommendations.
• Proficiency in market data analysis and competitive intelligence, including hands-on experience in leveraging analytical tools and methods.
• Strong leadership, ownership of results, negotiating and collaboration skills
• Impactful communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of senior stakeholders and all levels of the organization.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• 3+ year experience in strategy consulting.
• Experience with Agentic AI in products and services.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools and or developing custom-AI tools for business strategy.
• Previous experience working within a global matrixed organization
• Experience in market intelligence tools such as AlphaSense, Futuresource, GfK, and other.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office or hybrid in Amsterdam, NL or Eindhoven, NL. Ideally you live near one of these locations to be able to meet in the office for meetings and workshops.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation plus a 13th month salary, 28 holidays per year.
• You will also receive a highly valued commuter travel package, a EUR 100,- environment allowance when commuting via public transport or bike. Additionally, we provide an interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension and top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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