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.
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 a SW Project Lead at Harman, you are responsible for successfully running the Software part of our Telematic Projects and ensure project deliveries in time, budget and quality. You are the face to the customer for all SW topics. You are orchestrating the virtual, cross functional, global SW project team.
What You Will Do
Deliver next-generation Telematic Units to the customerServe as the face to the customer for all SW-related topicsOrchestrate virtual, cross-functional, global project teamsAssure that all software project team members understand the product, understand their roles in the project organization and accept their responsibilities.Define and establish a software project management process and development lifecycle activities derived from the HARMAN standard process, considering project-specific constraints and stakeholder needsEstablish communication and synchronisation with global cross-functional teams involved in the project regularlyPlan, monitor, control, and track the software project to achieve the goals with respect to schedule, effort, product quality and process quality in a timely mannerProvide SW program status updates on a regular basis. Represent the program internally and externally to senior management Director level and above) during program, quality, and operations reviewsEnsure project deliveries in time, budget and quality by following the project specificationsContribute to requirements analysis during and after RFQ phase, e.g. identification of technical constraints, needed licenses, etc.Define and establish planning guidelines and priorities for SW development.Manage change of software project goals (internal Change Control Boards)Prepare the Software Project Management Plan and obtain approval from program management and line management of the involved departmentsCreate and update the software project milestone schedule, synchronised with program management, customer, and suppliersIdentify SW development work products, plan and monitor their regular release within the SW Maturity Gate according to the defined software development lifecycleIdentify and monitor project and process risks within the scope of software project management and establish risk mitigation and contingency plans.Arbitrate and resolve conflict and interface problems affecting the progress of the software projectPerform regular lessons learned and ensure that defined software development processes are continuously improvedWhat You Need
Expert knowledge in project management and coordination in a globally distributed development environmentExpert knowledge in software engineeringStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGlobal mindset, teamwork in a multi-location team, enterprise approachKnowledge of Agile SW DevelopmentKnowledge of requirements definition and managementKnowledge of configuration management rules and toolsKnowledge of risk managementKnowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®, CMMI)Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skillsAbility to understand complex systems, to break down and structure into reasonable parts so dependencies become visible, describable, and thus manageable.Flexible and open personalityAbility to define, pursue and reach strong and measurable individual goals corresponding to the general HARMAN strategy and to integrate people, to resolve conflicts, broad intercultural experience, Excellent communication skillsMust 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 skillsPreferred Qualifications
University degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Information Technology), Business Administration or an appropriate graduationCertified Project Management Professional (e.g. PMP )Automotive experienceProjects implemented with Automotive ASPICE Level 3Experience in real-time embedded software and system developmentManagement experience with 25+ peopleEligibility Requirements:
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travelWhat We Offer:
Work in international teams with the biggest worldwide automotive customerAttractive salary packageTraining on the job and extensive technical trainingsFurther career development opportunitiesA great package of additional benefits, such as:
o Flexible working time
o Medical subscription
o Free parking spaces
o Meal tickets
o Employee discounts on our HARMAN products (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon)
o Bookster account
o Gym subscription, and much more...#LI-DP3
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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.
