Harman

Introduction: 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 audio 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 3 – 24 months, with Project Managers overseeing 1-4 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 by forming strong internal partnerships, managing budgets, and guiding the project teams to achieve timeline goals.

What You Will Do

• Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams through the full new product development (NPD) lifecycle, from product concept definition phase to mass production, while adhering to gate stage documentation and 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.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through planned strategies. Employ negotiation and conflict resolution skills to maintain team alignment and project momentum.
• 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 and present status updates to the project management office (PMO) and management steering committee.
• Coordinate development activities in all of Harman’s various departments, including engineering (HW/FW), operations, product management, software development, and manufacturing.
• Partner with the project excellence team to provide updates on product budget costs, resources, and timelines through internal workforce management systems (Workfront).
• Regularly visit our internal 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 years of experience as a project manager working with engineering teams, preferably on acoustic or 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.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in an office in Richardson, TX.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on occasion for business needs (less than 10% of total hours per year).
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• “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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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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