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General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Additional Location:
Boblingen - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Hod-Hasharon - Israel, Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Ulm - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Product Management
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M4
Job ID:
R-51716-2026

Description & Requirements

About the Role

In this expanded leadership role, you will oversee the product management functions for both our Marketplace and Content Ecosystem domains. You will drive the strategic direction and execution of these product lines, ensuring they meet market demands and business objectives. This role combines leadership responsibilities across product and partnership management, requiring a visionary approach to unify and grow both domains. You will lead global teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion innovation across the organization.

You will be an inspiring leader for our global team and your global peers, demonstrating both technical and business acumen to rapidly grow our product family and its corresponding business.

Your Team

Lead a diverse team of product managers and partnership managers, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions across both Marketplace and Content Ecosystem.

What You Will Do

  • Vision and Strategy Development: Define and execute strategic visions for both Marketplace and Content Ecosystem, integrating product and partnership roadmaps to meet business objectives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Delivery, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless integration and execution across both domains.
  • Product and Partnership Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of product development and partnership onboarding, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Utilizing Modern Tools and Best Practices: Implement the latest tools and industry best practices to enhance development processes and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Mentorship and Team Leadership: Mentor and guide product and partnership teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback and insights, driving product decisions that exceed market expectations.
  • Market and Competitive Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth across both domains.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • 15+ years of industry-related experience, including working with OEMs
  • 7+ years of experience in leading product management and delivery of product roadmaps
  • Extensive experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Delivery, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success
  • Strong knowledge of modern tooling, industry best practices, and the latest technologies
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a product management team
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders to gather valuable feedback and insights
  • Experience in monitoring market trends and analyzing the competitive landscape

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international travel
  • 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

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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!  

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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)