General information
Location:
Novi - Michigan, USA - Cabot Drive
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4
Job ID:
R-54307-2026
Description & Requirements
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the overall program delivery of the Harman Infotainment Systems specific to an individual customer. The Program Manager will be the primary customer contact regarding schedule and development issues. With their team, they will be responsible for planning and managing the end-to-end program. This includes not only planning the product development and testing but the ramp-up and readiness of the manufacturing plants. They will maintain a customer relationship and have overall ownership of the schedule, scope, and budget for all the customers' infotainment programs.
Your Team
This position does not have any direct reports.
What You Will Do
Deliver next-generation Infotainment system to the customer
Build and manage customer relationships at a release engineer and director/manager level
Build and maintain a customer interface team to support this relationship and manage the overall program development.
Ensure the overall success and profitability of the product launch (i. e. work with Sales and Marketing to hit gross margins, introduce new features, etc). Own and maintain the budget, scope, and program schedule.
Manage program risk proactively, identify program risks, and coordinate meetings with the PM and multi-discipline functions to address risks before they become issues.
Support continuous improvement of project management processes and metrics to track and measure project success. (Manage all program/product delivery elements).
Provide weekly program status updates via the standard template. Represent the program internally to senior management during program, quality, and operations reviews.
Lead the program adherence to follow standard Harman processes and maintain program and customer related documentation.
Be the primary escalation point for both internal and external program communications for the responsible customer program.
Set direction and influence cross-department engagement for program execution and drive synchronization across multiple program teams.
Responsible for tracking and reporting the progress of programs to both the customer and within the company.
Responsible for communicating the customer requirements within the organization and interface with multiple groups to ensure customer's requirement expectations are being met.
What You Need
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and 12 years of overall experience.
Must be able to articulate vision and influence decision making/outcomes with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and the customer
Must have a "whatever-it-takes" attitude using diplomatic leadership skills within a collaborative teamwork environment to accomplish the necessary results
Proven and effective communication, analytical, judgment, initiative, and execution skills
5+ years of related experience in program management, project leadership, and/or account management
Involvement in multiple infotainment development lifecycles, including knowledge of HW/SW delivery methods and automotive development processes
Experience with managing distributed development teams is preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience in consulting and/or client-facing role is preferred
Recent significant systems/software experience with complex development cycles that span multiple release versions is preferred.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic OR international travel
Be willing to work in an office in Novi, Michigan, USA.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
Pay Transparency
$ 108,750 - $ 159,500
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!
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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.