HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
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 everyday.
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
As Program Manager Certification, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing certification and regulatory activities for complex automotive customer programs within the CAM VW organization.
You ensure that all products meet applicable regulatory, homologation, and OEM-specific requirements across hardware, software, and system scope.
Working closely with internal stakeholders SW, HW, components, manufacturing, quality) as well as external partners, authorities, and test houses, you protect certification milestones and program schedules while providing transparent status reporting to program leadership and management.
What You Will Do
Own Teamcenter activities within an assigned project and ensure structured reporting and follow-up.
Support the Lead / Senior Program Manager in the execution of customer programs within the VW Group portfolio.
Take end-to-end responsibility for Change & Scope Management, including change request (CR) governance and coordination of internal and external Change Control Boards (CCBs).
Own and maintain the Project Master Plan, including schedule definition, milestone tracking, progress monitoring, and deviation management.
Lead and steer cross-functional teams, sub-teams, and suppliers in close alignment with Program Management and Engineering.
Prepare and support management and customer decisions related to cost, scope, timing, and program trade-offs.
Manage commercial risks and opportunities, including identification, tracking, and mitigation in alignment with Finance and PM.
Act as OEM customer interface for technical status, program progress, and product alignment topics.
Support RFI / RFQ phases, feasibility studies, and performance specification definition in close cooperation with Engineering and Sales.
Take ownership of Sample and Prototype Planning, including coordination of PV/DV activities across functions and sites.
Actively support industrialization phases, coordinating activities with manufacturing, quality, logistics, and engineering teams.
Coordinate and support Benches and Engineering Hardware activities, ensuring alignment of hardware availability, test setups, and engineering needs.
Prepare and maintain management and customer reporting, including dashboards, status reports, and post-SOP support (SOP +90).
Support issue tracking, escalation preparation, and systematic follow-up of action items.
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement within the program and organization.
What You Need to Be Successful
University degree in Engineering (Electrical, IT, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline) or comparable qualification.
2-3 years of experience in program management, project coordination, or a comparable role in an automotive or technology environment.
Hands-on experience in Sample Management, Engineering Hardware, benches, or industrialization support is highly preferred.
Good understanding of automotive development and industrialization processes.
Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style with strong coordination skills.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
Fluent in Romanian and English (written and spoken).
Bonus Points if You Have
Basic knowledge of PMI methodologies, Automotive SPICE, or IATF 16949.
Initial experience with VW Group programs or customers.
Familiarity with program management tools and reporting systems.
Understanding of HARMAN Core Competencies (Results, Change, Customer, Team, Self-Awareness).
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Willingness to work on-site in Bucharest, Romania, as required.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.
