Permanent Automotive Strategy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

General information
Location:
Novi - Michigan, USA - Cabot Drive
Job Family:
Product Management
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
M3
Job ID:
R-54443-2026
Description & Requirements
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role
In this role, you will act as a business leader for the Software Products portfolio, owning strategy, and overall portfolio performance to drive revenue growth and profitability. You will define where HARMAN plays and how it wins by aligning product roadmap, market strategy, and commercial execution with evolving customer needs and industry trends.
Working closely with the Software Products leadership team, you will shape portfolio direction, and partnership strategies, and ensure strong alignment across product, engineering, sales, and finance. You will also drive key investment and prioritization decisions, balancing growth, competitiveness, and financial outcomes.
Success in this role is measured by the portfolio's ability to scale revenue, improve profitability, and strengthen its position in the software-defined vehicle ecosystem.
What You Will Do

• Work with the Product Management Leads and ensure the portfolio offers competitively differentiating functionality and value propositions
• Optimize R&D (Engineering Delivery) Investment by prioritizing critical investment areas while providing strategic recommendations for divestment in under-performing segments, ensuring the portfolio is aligned for sustained growth and profitability
• Define and drive the overall business strategy for the Software Products portfolio, aligning product, engineering & sales around clear growth priorities and investment choices
• Lead the long-term business planning of the overall portfolio and at product level such as defining revenue goals, EBIT targets, cost targets etc
• Define and drive partnership strategy and operating model, including strategic partners, ecosystem plays, reseller channels, and hyperscaler relationships to expand market reach and accelerate revenue growth
• Build and lead a high-performing team of two employees to deliver executive-level insights and recommendations to leadership, translating data, market signals, and portfolio performance into clear strategic actions.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Deep understanding of automotive connected vehicle solutions, technology and trends along with a minimum of five years of industry-related experience with automotive OEMs, T1 or Major Tech players
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Experience in leading product teams at different stages of the product life cycle
• Effective communication skills to convey clear and concise recommendations to the leadership team
• Broad automotive customer experience derived through working with key customer contacts at all levels across the OEM, Tier 1, or supply chain.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data to unearth hidden insights and turn them into actionable initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels, teams and geographies.
• Bachelor's degree in a Engineering or related field & Post graduate degree in Business

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week in a hybrid office environment in our Novi, MI location
• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency
$ 125,250 - $ 183,700
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
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!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com' or '@harmanglobal.avature.net' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
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)
HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.