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Location:
Suzhou - Jiangsu, China
Job Family:
Manufacturing
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4
Job ID:
R-54539-2026

Description & Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking a technically strong project manager with a solid software and digitalization background to lead AI and digital transformation initiatives in global manufacturing. This role is well suited for candidates with a background in computer science, information systems, or software engineering who have progressed into managing complex technical projects while maintaining a strong connection to technology and engineering.

Based in China, you will support the establishment of a Digitalization Center of Excellence for Asia, serving as both a technical and organizational interface between global teams and a growing local engineering organization. Beyond project coordination, you will contribute technical insight, challenge existing approaches, and help shape the application of AI solutions within manufacturing environments.

You will be part of the Digitalization Global Manufacturing team.

What You Will Do

  • Lead complex digitalization projects with strong software, data, and AI components
  • Act as a technical counterpart for software and AI engineers
  • Translate manufacturing problems into clear technical and project scopes
  • Coordinate global stakeholders and China‑based development teams
  • Anchor and orchestrate activities of the Asia Digitalization CoE
  • Drive agile execution (priorities, risks, dependencies, delivery)
  • Support and scale AI‑based manufacturing use cases
  • Communicate progress and technical decisions clearly to global teams

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or similar
  • 7+ years experience in software‑heavy or digitalization projects
  • Strong background in software development projects
  • Hands‑on technical mindset, ideally prior coding experience (e.g. Python, Java, TypeScript)
  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms, data architectures, and modern dev stacks
  • Experience working with international, cross‑functional teams
  • Excellent English skills, ideally from education or work in an English‑speaking environment
  • Comfortable working independently in a global setup

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Practical experience with AI / ML or data‑driven projects
  • Exposure to analytics platforms, data pipelines, or MLOps
  • Background as a developer, technical consultant, or solution architect
  • Experience helping to build or coordinate technical teams or CoEs
  • Agile certifications or strong hands‑on Scrum / SAFe experience

What Makes You Eligible

  • Fluent English in technical and professional discussions
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Comfortable working with distributed, international tech teams

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
  • 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

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) 

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