Audio Software Program Director

Vor 4 Tagen


Karlsbad, Deutschland HARMAN International Vollzeit

About the Company



HARMAN International is a leading global provider of connected car solutions, audio and infotainment systems, and navigation systems



Job Description



We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audio Software Program Manager to join our team in Garching, Germany



The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of car audio software, managing customer relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of software programs



Key Responsibilities



Build and manage customer relationships with key stakeholders, including Solution Management, SW Program Managers, and Customer Program Managers



Make decisions regarding software build content and timing, translating it into engineering-level plans and identifying dependencies and road blockers



Gate the Software Development Release lifecycle to ensure customer acceptance of each release and ensure product acceptance for launch



Manage program risk proactively, identifying program risks and coordinating meetings with the PM and multi-discipline functions to address risks before they become issues



Evaluate project management processes and metrics to track and measure project success, managing all product delivery elements



Represent the program internally to Sr. 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 project software communications for the dedicated customer project



Resolve conflicts between internal and customer engineering groups



Will be involved in multiple software development lifecycles



Be able to manage multiple programs from requirements to delivery



Be able to solve complex design issues and take calculated risks



Requirements



Ph.D. degree in Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in corporate or academic research, or Master's Degree in above-mentioned fields and 8 years of experience in research and development, or Bachelor's Degree and 12 years' experience



10-15 years of systems engineering, requirements management, or related background



Proven technical leadership within the technology industry or automotive industry



Must be able to articulate vision and influence decision-making outcomes with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and the customer



Experience managing external and internal vendors/partners



Strong communication skills (written & spoken) to explain technology concepts to non-technical audiences



High-quality mindset to develop software with best industry practices



Passion for Audio quality and performance



Desirable Skills



Practical experience in related areas such as system design, hardware/software design, and real-time embedded applications



Previous experience in all phases of the software development process (Requirements, Scope, Design/Plan, Develop, Test, and Customer Acceptance)



What We Offer



We offer a competitive salary of €90,000 - €110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits, including flexible work environment, access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products, extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University, competitive wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria, and an inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development



Location



The role will be based in Garching, Germany, with the possibility of occasional travel up to 10% domestic only



How to Apply



Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background



Estimated Salary Range: €90,000 - €110,000 per year



Location: Garching, Germany



Job Type: Full-time



Experience: 10-15 years



Education: Ph.D., Master's or Bachelor's Degree



Work Environment: Flexible work environment, office-based, occasional travel



Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, employee discounts, training opportunities, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, campus fitness center and cafeteria, inclusive and diverse work environment



Language: English (required)



Software Skills: Strong communication skills, technical leadership, project management, software development, customer relationships, program risk management, quality and operations reviews



Quality of Life: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, wellness benefits, campus fitness center and cafeteria, inclusive and diverse work environment



Job Requirements: Ph.D., Master's or Bachelor's Degree, 10-15 years of experience, strong communication skills, technical leadership, project management, software development, customer relationships, program risk management, quality and operations reviews



Other Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 10% domestic only, ability to work in an office-based environment, ability to solve complex design issues and take calculated risks



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