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Location:
Budapest - Budapest, Hungary
Job Family:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-49078-2025

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

We are seeking a visionary AI Strategy Leader to execute our global AI strategy within Automotive Operations. This role is a strategic catalyst for transforming operational performance through AI-driven innovation, automation, and data intelligence. The AI Strategy Lead will shape the future of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and quality operations, ensuring AI becomes a core enabler of our digital transformation journey. You will influence executive decision-making, drive enterprise-wide AI adoption, and deliver measurable business impact by embedding AI into critical operational processes.

What You Will Do

Strategy Enablement:

  • Support the development and evolution of the global AI strategy for Operations, ensuring it aligns with corporate digital transformation and growth objectives.

  • Contribute to shaping the AI vision and roadmap by identifying high-value use cases that enhance competitive advantage and operational resilience.

  • Partner with senior leadership by providing insights and clarity on AI’s impact on cost, quality, and speed, supported by robust business cases and ROI models.

Program & Portfolio Management:

  • Lead a portfolio of AI initiatives from concept to scale, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.

  • Establish governance frameworks for AI ethics, data privacy, and model lifecycle management.

  • Forge strategic partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academic institutions to accelerate innovation.

Technical Oversight:

  • Translate business challenges into AI opportunities, guiding data scientists and engineers in developing scalable, production-ready solutions.

  • Champion data readiness and architecture to enable advanced analytics and AI deployment across global operations.

  • Drive integration of AI solutions into core operational systems (ERP, MES, SCM platforms).

Change Management & Enablement:

  • Foster an AI-first culture by driving awareness, adoption, and literacy across all levels of the organization.

  • Design and deliver enablement programs to upskill employees on AI tools and methodologies.

  • Serve as the primary evangelist for AI in Operations, communicating progress and impact to executive stakeholders.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Education: Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in AI, data analytics, or digital transformation, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.

  • Proven track record of leading AI strategy and implementation in complex operational environments.

  • Strong understanding of AI technologies (ML, NLP, CV), data architecture, and cloud platforms.

  • Experience with agile methodologies and product management is a plus.

  • Skills:

    • Strong project management skills.

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

    • Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
  • Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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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!  

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)