Harman

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

As Project Manager you will lead and facilitate the development of our future AVL products for the professional market. You will manage cross-functional projects from business case to production within a hands-on global environment. Our project timelines vary from 6–24 months, with Project Managers overseeing up to 6+ projects at a time. The total project portfolio for the Professional Solutions organization is approximately 50 projects per year. In this role you will help us become stronger and more efficient in our way of developing products in-house & external supplier by forming strong internal & external partnerships, managing budgets, and guiding the project teams to achieve timeline goals.

What You Will Do

• Manage a multi-site project team through the new product development process (NPD) & sustaining development process while adhering to the gate stage documentation process.
• Plan, execute, and monitor the development projects following the defined product development model.
• Develop Gantt schedules using MS Project, including the development of a work breakdown schedules (WBS), resource allocation, critical path generation, and project tracking.
• Prepare and manage project development and capital budgets including prototypes, samples, outside services.
• Independently manage cross-functional project groups through the project lifecycle from product concept definition phase to mass production.
• Monitor project progress and develop corrective actions to keep projects on track. Employ negotiating skills to resolve team conflicts.
• Develop a responsibility matrix and team charter to communicate program requirements to all team members clearly. Chair team meetings on an ongoing basis to obtain project feedback.
• Coordinate development activities in all of Harman’s various departments, including engineering (HW/FW), operations (sourcing & quality), product management, software development, and manufacturing.
• Identify and manage risks and actively mitigate them through planned strategies.
• Partner with the project excellence team to provide updates on product budget costs, resources, and timelines through internal workforce management systems (Workfront).
• Report project status to the project management office (PMO) and present at management steering committee meetings.
• Regularly visit our internal & external manufacturing facilities to enhance new build processes and ensure the production of a high-quality product.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a project manager working with engineering teams, preferably on technical products in a transnational company.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
• Deep understanding of the new product lifecycle development process.
• Analytical and proactive decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with senior management teams.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced and multitasking environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Engineering degree (BS or MS) is a plus.
• Professional project management certification (i.e., PMP) is preferred.
• Passion and experience working with acoustic products is preferred.
• Proficient in Hungarian.
   

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from the office.

What We Offer 

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• 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.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
   

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