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Location:
JP_Tokyo_3-5-7_ Ariake_Koto-ku
Additional Location:
JP_Nagoya_77, 1- Chome Takayashiro
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T5
Job ID:
R-45496-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

This s is a stakeholder with primary business and technical responsibility for the Solution developed by the Connectivity team. This position supports and is acting on behalf of the VP Connectivity Programs to manage all activities focused on delivering the project artifacts.  The role owner will indirectly manage all the key functions in the Customer Group team members towards making successful delivery of the projects for a subset of running Connectivity projects.

Chief of Customer Programs will be the first escalation instance for internal and external program and business related issues.

What You Will Do

  • Supervise on behalf of VP Connectivity Programs cross-geographic PM teams who are the key delivery responsible for assigned telematic projects.
  • Manage forecast and planning for assigned connectivity projects.
  • Enable project teams to offer the solution without major engineering effort and development.
  • Creation of optimal delivery process and system
  • Drive delivery of the entire system including hardware and software to meet customer requirements
  • Budget forecasting and management for assigned telematics programs
  • Solution development for the new projects
  • Responsible for any sub suppliers who deliver the product leveraging the Customer Project Management
  • Identify and establish cost down measures and optimization potential for products and engineering
  • Interact closely under constant synchronization with Harman’s teams and in particular with SBU global teams in other geographies including Romania and Japan development center.
  • Leads by example, motivates and manages the teams working on different projects by objectives
  • Defines, drives and monitors activities within the organization to achieve maximum synergies and efficiency
  • Contributes to the formation of strategy and plans at department level
  • Has the ability to innovate (as necessary) towards using new processes and methods to improve efficiency or to react to changing project timing/requirements.
  • Acts within a multicultural environment and is point of contact for all stakeholders inside and outside of the SBU Connectivity organization
  • Maintain a process-oriented culture within the team. Identify, track & demonstrate continuous improvement across KPIs.

What You Need

  • Masters in Engineering (Computer Science, information systems or equivalent experience)
  • Effective Experience in managing multinational teams and domains
  • Program Delivery Expertise
  • Industry expertise in Connectivity domain
  • Good communication and coordination skills while working in multi-site environment
  • Strong networking capabilities across Business Units in a multinational environment
  • Good Leadership Skills
  • Ability and affinity to understand technical concepts in embedded system environment
  • Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority
  • Financial acumen to manage budgeting and forecasting
  • Efficiently meeting deadlines, schedules, and target dates
  • Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal

What is Nice to Have

  • Software Expertise
  • PMP
  • Experience with global automotive OEMs
  • Distinct diplomatic and soft skills

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel
  • 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.
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)