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General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M5
Job ID:
R-50465-2025

Description & Requirements

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 Leader of the CoE Product Trust, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity you will lead a global team within our Centers of Excellence (CoEs) responsible for ensuring HARMAN’s products meet and exceed Functional Safety and Cybersecurity requirements and expectations, from concept throughout the lifecycle.

This role reports directly to the VP Centers of Excellence, within the Divisional Product Management & Technology organization, and governs a central compliance function that intersects with all automotive and non-automotive SBUs, platforms, product lines, and central functions, as well as with key external regulators and OEM stakeholders.

What You Will Do

  • Own the global strategy, governance, and operating model for Functional Safety (ISO 26262, SOTIF, ISO 8800), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156, CN GB/T, NHTSA), and Product Trust Assurance for AI-enabled and connected systems.

  • Lead the SBU transformation towards cost effective functional safety and product cybersecurity compliance and digitalized risk governance across products and processes.

  • Define enterprise-wide standards, compliance automation and AI-augmentation frameworks, and agile-ready compliance assurance architectures for internal product and project organizations.

  • Institutionalize trust-by-design (including safety-by-design and security-by-design), embedding risk-aware innovation into delivery, architecture, and development workflows and processes.

  • Closely collaborate with the CoE Engineering Excellence and the Divisional AI Labs to define and deploy new methods and tools to improve compliance and costs effectiveness

  • Enable critical OEM programs to reach the status of ready-to-certify through collaborative and predictive trust, safety, and cyber strategies.

  • Guide product teams on next-generation compliance for (Gen)AI, OTA, software-defined vehicles (SDVs), and automated driving (AD) stacks.

  • Serve as the global voice of HARMAN Automotive on product trust, functional safety, and cybersecurity in customer-facing engagements  

  • Drive co-creation of standards, partnerships, and certification pathways – including those for Trustworthy Automotive AI.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • 15+ years of professional experience, thereof 10+ years of leadership in the Automotive or Tech sector, covering ADAS/AD, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Engineering

  • Field-proven track record in executive-level OEM customer interaction (e.g., with VW, Mercedes, etc.) and successful OEM program launches.

  • Field-tested expertise in ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and regulatory regimes in the US, EU, and China.

  • Strategic understanding of (Gen)AI, Digital Twins, OTA systems, and Connected Vehicle threat models.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale teams across functional boundaries and regions.

  • Experience in influencing executive stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Successfully completed Executive Education Programs at renowned universities / business schools with focus on change management, leadership of global teams, and AI.

  • Experience with scaling AI in mission-critical and strongly regulated environments.

  • Published contributions to international standards or industry consortia (e.g., ISO, SAE, AUTOSAR, Auto-ISAC).

What Makes You Eligible

  • Bachelor's / Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field, ideally an MBA in addition.

  • Be willing to travel up to 20 %, domestic and international.

What We Offer

  • HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation

  • You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products

  • Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance

  • Attractive salary package

  • Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings

  • Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs

  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)