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General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Additional Location:
Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Product Management
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P5
Job ID:
R-48843-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

We are looking for thought leaders who have the curiosity to continuously monitor global/regional market dynamics and technology trends, break down complex problems into manageable tasks, are highly empathetic to both customer and consumer needs, and are looking to develop products and services that will define the future of the automotive industry. Our industry-leading product portfolio spans Connectivity from connected vehicle to connected infrastructure.

As a product manager/senior product manager for Ready Connect products, you will define and execute highly differentiated products and services from concept to launch by acting as a glue between the business and technology functions within the organization. Best products come to life in a collaborative environment. Therefore, you will work in a fast-paced work environment with business units, innovation and technology teams, supply chain, finance, sales, legal, marketing, UI/UX designers, etc. to bring your product vision to reality.  

Your Team

While this is an individual contributor position, you will be expected to lead with influence and work with a cross-functional team members drawn from all relevant functions within the business. This team will be empowered and aligned around company objectives.


What You Will Do

  • Conduct market intelligence and assess competitive positioning by comparing HARMAN’s portfolio to competitors' products and ecosystems. 
  • Development of roadmaps based upon market research, competition analysis, technology trends etc
  • Conduct global and regional market and technology assessment to frame problem statements, define market requirements and determine opportunities for investments
  • Design and deploy global GTM efforts across the end-to-end customer journey. 
  • Key platform/product lifecycle artifact management: MRD, PRD, Concept Approval, Business Case
  • Drive products from concept to launch by acting as a bridge between technical feasibility, customer desirability, and business viability. Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, legal, UX on product execution. Own definition and execution of feature enhancements to existing product roadmaps.
  • Develop market and product requirements with a rolling 3-5-year iterative product and feature roadmap
  • Support test in market using structured frameworks and quick iterations
  • Support RFQ/RFI teams to drive product pursuit pipelines
  • Support the definition of product positioning- features and roadmap/main releases, support business plans including pricing, revenue, and status dashboard, support the partnership with Product Marketing on value proposition, product positioning and sales enablement
  • Co-create go to market strategies and effective sales product pitches in close collaboration with product marketing and sales

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of experience defining building, and shipping technical products
  • Well versed in product management tools and frameworks, HW/SW/Platform development processes, and understanding of industrialization.
  • Experience creating compelling and differentiated product propositions based on market needs, customer segments, and technical feasibility, aligned to an overarching product strategy.
  • Experience in all aspects of the product lifecycle, ensuring the program milestones happen on time, technologies launch successfully, and product evolution strategies are in place to maximize ROI. 
  • Excellent communication, able to turn complex ideas into universally understandable narrative, product evangelist.
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and prioritization skills

What is Nice to Have

  • MBA with Master's in Engineering or Computer Science or related field. 
  • Experience in Telematics and Connectivity domains
  • Automotive industry relevant experience
  • Experience working in a matrix, global org with multiple functions such as R&D, UX/UI, Sales, Finance, Mktg, Legal, Supply chain, etc.
  • B2B and B2C/B2B2C launch experience

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel
  • Be willing to work in an [office, manufacturing facility, client-site} OR This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the X office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)
  • US Only - Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
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)