Senior Sound System Product Manager (Sr. Director)
Company: HARMAN
Location: Novi
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the
move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life
better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA.
When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together,
you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and
be proud of the work you do every day. About the RoleAs a Senior
Sound System Product Manager, you will join the Car Audio Business
Unit within the Automotive Division at HARMAN International. You
will partner with a team that is dedicated to defining, designing,
and developing emerging sound experiences. Vehicle sound systems
are increasingly used for conversation, communication, prompts,
alerts, and noise management, as well as immersive audio from
native and brought-in consumer devices. These consumer behaviors
have accelerated the need for the automotive industry to focus on
holistic sound-based experiences, which work with and augment
traditional branded audio reproduction. You will work in a
fast-paced environment, in conjunction with Harman's EPIC
innovation & technology team, HUEMEN research & UX design team, and
our world-class Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing
teams. You will define the brand promise, strategy, and product
families for future generations of Harman branded sound systems,
across our entire house of automotive brands, matched to our OEM
partners and future pursuits. You will use these outcomes to
support component-level product managers in their roles in defining
and driving component product strategies and roadmaps for our
global markets.In this role, you will be responsible for
consumer-centric, OEM partner empathic, branded sound system
definition, and roadmaps across our entire car global audio brand
portfolio. You will be required to create compelling and
differentiated system propositions based on market needs, consumer
segments, customer fit, and technical feasibility; aligned to
co-developed component product strategies and roadmaps, while
ensuring system performance target delivery via the system and
product roadmaps, from ideation to end of life. You will cultivate
and nurture ongoing brand promise maturation and fit new
technologies, architectures, consumer demands, and customer
requirements, to keep our house of brands and branded systems
relevant, desirable, and profitable now and in the future.This
position will require a close partnership with HARMAN customer
groups. With a focus on being the voice of the customer, you will
be responsible for anticipating market needs and ensuring
requirements are fed into the global management framework. You will
play a key role in crafting and supporting customer pitches and
partner relationship management. Both Global and Regional insights
will be critical in driving success.Your TeamWhile this is an
individual contributor role, you will be expected to lead with
influence and work with cross-functional team members drawn from
all relevant functions within the business in a matrix
organization. This team will be empowered and aligned around
company objectives. Excellent communication and leadership skills
will be key to success.What You Will DoIdentify gaps and generate
new ideas that contribute to improved consumer experience while
addressing OEM partner pain points and needs, meeting Harman's
business goals, and maturing our brand promises.Find and define
OEM-winning system, product, and brand value proposition
opportunities that differentiate HARMAN from our competitors and
increase revenue and margins.Define and translate Proofs of
Concept, consumer insights, customer feedback, and technology
roadmaps into cohesive branded system definitions and support
component productization, marketing, and partnership work streams,
with a rolling 2-3-year iterative product roadmap and release
calendarManage structured review of branded system concepts with
the objectives as defined by the 2-3-year plan. Adapt to and manage
change as a key strategic direction of the company, and respond
rapidly to market opportunities that arise.Deliver overarching
system and individually branded system-level MRD and PRDs with
prioritized features and corresponding justificationTranslate
product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypesWork
closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market
and optimal resourcesAnalyze appropriate market data and extract
technology, system architecture, and product trends for Harman,
define necessary system requirements including performance,
content, features/products, pricing, and SOP timing.Leverage
technologies within and outside of HARMAN to develop lasting and
winning relationships to benefit the unique nature of the diverse
HARMAN business.Develop the core value proposition, brand and
system positioning, and messaging for the Harman house of branded
systems, the individual branded systems used by our OEM partners,
and those targeted for new pursuits.Identify the Go-To-Market
strategies for all branded audio systems (10-15 individual brand
activations at major OEMs)Create buy-in for the branded system
vision, both internally and with key external partnersDrive branded
system early development (ideation, MRD/PRD, PoC, pre-RFQ,
pre-development)Support pursuits and RFQs, product development, and
launch, including working with engineering, marketing, public
relations team, executives, and other product management team
membersDevelop sales tools and collateral, leveraging our marketing
teamsBrief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings
and dedicated training sessionsDefine branded system cost targets
in cooperation with the customer groups and component product
management colleaguesRecommend list pricing, with accompanying
competitive and margin analysis (high-level business case
generation in cooperation with our finance teams)What You
NeedBachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business Degree with
practical sound domain experience.5 years of sound system hardware
and software architecture, design, and development experience3
years of product management experience. Demonstrated success with
B2B or B2B2C productsDemonstrated success or strong demonstrated
aptitude for meshing multiple information streams (B2B customer
voice, consumer insights, internal business targets, and new
technologies into distinct brand promises), into system-level
strategies and proposals, while leveraging underlying platform or
business efficiencies.Knowledge and curiosity to stay abreast of
market trends across industriesStrong customer orientation through
credibility with the customer as a trusted, collaborative, and
productive partner.Experience working in a matrix, global,
cross-functional organization by collaborating with key
stakeholders in sales, product operations, marketing, and
engineering.Proven record of developing product and marketing
strategies and effectively communicating recommendations to senior
leadershipSolid technical background and on-hand experience in
software development. Automotive experience is an advantage
Appreciation for UX and designWhat is Nice to HaveMaster's Degree
in Engineering, Business AdministrationEntrepreneurial experience3
years of experience working in the sound software domain (voice,
audio, noise management).Senior Pre-Sales or Business development
experienceExperience with branded audio system design, definition,
and developmentWhat Makes You EligibleBe willing to travel up 50%,
domestic and international travelSuccessfully complete a background
investigation and drug screen as a condition of employmentWhat We
Offer Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung
products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.)An inclusive and diverse
work environment that fosters and encourages career development
opportunitiesFlexible work schedule with a culture encouraging
work-life integration and collaboration in a global
environmentOn-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being
and development such as onsite caf--, fitness center, weekly
massage, fitness classes, and other onsite events promoted by our
Employee resource groupsProfessional development opportunities
through HARMAN University's business and leadership
academiesInternal talent management leadership acceleration
programs"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards
programScholarship programs for employee family membersTo protect
our employees, customers, and communities, HARMAN requires all U.S.
employees to disclose their vaccination status and share a copy of
their vaccination card. This confidential data will be collected by
a trusted third-party vendor via a secure portal upon your start at
HARMAN.LI-AK1 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.
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