Harman

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-site SW development teams through Phase-Gate new product development (NPD) process
• Manage and develop SW project timelines based schedules.
• Develop Software Requirement Document (SRD) capture from customer and product scope
• Conduct regular team meetings and carry out communication with internal and external parties
• Provide regular project reports showing status of each program in development and maintain effective communication with program stakeholders such as suppliers and ODM.
• Track progress of cost, budget and timing of program from SW perspective, reporting any variances and suggesting ways to bring program back to plan.

• Planning, executing and monitoring development projects in accordance with the defined software/product development model
• Coordination of development activities in all of Harman’s various departments, including cross-functional team, product management team, product compliance, quality and manufacturing.
• Relentlessly execute project plan to meet schedule commitment
• Ongoing risk management evaluating the risk and taking the necessary actions
• Timely escalation to senior management team when there is a major issue that would significantly impact program schedule, cost and quality which is beyond what the project team is capable of resolving

Basic Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Engineering or Computer Science disciplines.
• Min. 6-8 years experience in Software development industry.
• Min. 3-5 years experience in Software Project Management role.
• Deep understanding of Software development experiences of audio product range (BT and WiFi speakers; Soundbar dev/QA experience preferred) and IoT connected products is an advantage.
• Knowledge of audio and video product IP technical specifications and certification requirements such as BQE, WiFi, HDMI, Dolby, DTS, Spotify, Google cast, Amazon protocols etc.
• Analytical and pro-active decision making. strong troubleshooting skills on problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Communicate very clearly and succinctly (in English) to internal and external stakeholders on all technical and non-technical matters to persuade and influence.
• Comfortable with fast-paced and multitasking environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified project management and/or agile project management is preferred

What We Offer

• Flexible work 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development