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

The Program Manager will oversee the planning & execution of the assigned programs from product concept to mass production.  Lead a multi-discipline team to deliver programs to meet business requirements.

What You Will Do

•  Manage cross functional development teams through a phase gate development process.
• Manage project timelines (Gantt) task based schedules.
•  Insure accurate product documentation for in-house and ODM supplier designs.
• Conduct regular team meetings, establishing action items and due dates for activities of Acoustics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Supplier, etc.
• Act as Team Leader and spokesperson (in conjunction with Management) as final arbitrator in Team decisions
• Insure product collaterals such as photo samples, carton artwork, user manuals and other product literature are developed, reviewed and released for production.
• Coordinate timely submission of Safety Agency samples on electronic items.
• Support Supplier's personnel in planning and completing their Design Verification (DV), Process Verification (PV) and Production runs.
• Provide regular project reports showing status of each program in development.
• Track progress of cost, budget and timing for each program, reporting any variances and suggesting ways to bring program back to plan.
• Ensure product concept is preserved, requested performance and application requirements of the product are met, and appearance and packaging standards are adhered to.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or BSME/BSEE or equivalent technical degree desirable.
• 5-7 years of previous project management experience in the mid to high volume consumer products industry.
• Project management experience in the headphone industry is preferred.
• Requires PC skills using programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Project and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience using automated 'Gantt type' scheduling tools.
• Previous project budgeting and resources loading knowledge/experience.
• Previous experience in dealing with Asia suppliers.
• Manual dexterity and lifting ability needed to receive and unpack, and/or build up and pack samples as needed.
• Must be able to multi-task and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, management and decision making skills.
•  Professional program management certification (PMP) desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively at one time.
•  Must speak fluent English.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for business needs.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation。

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote 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 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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development