Harman

About the Role

This Isuzu co program manager will have responsibility to support product execution of Telematics projects; supported through frequent interactions with regional and remote engineering resources. The main focus is also to coordinate tasks between CAM RoJ Team members as well as between global development teams & drive the Isuzu Programs according to the established processes in our BMS.

This position has to ensure, that the JOEM processes and Lessons Learned will be introduced and established in the JOEM programs handled.

Your Team

Position will report to lead PM of program.

What You Will Do

• Overall program lead and support for the realization of Telematics Programs
• Ensuring international and cross functional project team communication
• Responsibility to deliver the product according to agreed targets (schedule, budget, quality)
• Control and optimize project costs (e.g. BOM, BOL, development, qualification, production preparation)
• Good level planning and controlling
• Align technical and commercial program targets with functional departments
• Responsible for change management processes (incl. internal/external Change Control Boards)
• Communication interface towards OEM-customer for all aspects of technical status, program progress and product alignment
• Responsible for the transition from prototyping to production incl. ramp-up
• Active support during RFI/RFQ-phase to compile feasibility studies and to complete product performance
• Reporting towards customer and internally incl. management board
• Program execution according to HARMAN Project Life Cycle Management Processes (PLM / PMI PM Book)

What You Need

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline
• At least 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Program Execution & Engineering
• Proven project management experience
• Ability to manage multifunctional teams in worldwide locations
• Strong customer focus required
• Knowledge on SW/HW architectures and Mobile Wireless Technology (DSPs, ARM, Memories, Multicore processing, WiFi, 5G, 4G/LTE, 3G, CDMA, 2G, Bluetooth).
• Working knowledge of Telematics technologies
• Fluent in English/Japanese (Read, Write and Speaking) to communicate with customers.
• Fundamental knowledge in terms of methodologies in project management
• Ability to mediate between conflict parties

What is Nice to Have

• Proactivity and good communication skills
• Excellent task and time management
• Attention to detail and “can do” attitude
• Flexibility and mobility
• Highly organized and multitasking
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Analytical & critical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of PLM system – Siemens Teamcenter, and other Harman internal toolsets

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in our offices in Japan (Tokyo)
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time both domestic (Kanagawa) and international (Thailand, IMTC, Harman development locations)
• This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle.  As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years
• Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
• We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.