Staff Manager

India

Location:

IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII

Job Family:

Engineering

Worker Type Reference:

Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Career Level:

M3(B)

Job ID:

R-48655-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

Lead and manage multiple high-impact, visible programs with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement.
Drive projects through Harman's corporate product development lifecycle (PLM), adhering to BMS and PLM100 best practices.
Facilitate timely decision-making by fostering team consensus and escalating when necessary.
Engage directly with customers in technical discussions to promote product understanding and acceptance.
Oversee program and project budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
Provide regular updates on program status, risks, and progress.
Set clear performance goals around timelines, customer satisfaction, and quality, and lead teams to achieve them.
Coordinate across internal teams including Software Domain, B&I/Testing, CPM, CAM, and others.

What You Will Do

Organize and lead meetings, workshops, demos, and review sessions.
Negotiate resource allocation and resolve conflicts with functional leaders and other program managers.
Act as the primary interface with customers, including during early engagement phases.
Identify and resolve program risks early, escalating with proposed solutions when necessary.
Audit project progress and flag any major deviations from the plan.
Advocate and implement continuous process improvements.
Translate customer needs into strategic input for the product roadmap.
Contribute to global business development efforts, including RFx activities for regional customers.

What You Need to Be Successful

Master’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
16+ years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in automotive program development and end-to-end delivery at a Tier-1 or OEM.
Strong project planning and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proven track record in building trust and credibility with customers.
Solid understanding of automotive electronics systems.
Hands-on experience with Agile development practices.
In-depth experience in automotive electronic product development.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.

Bonus Points if You Have

Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel.
Willingness to work in an office.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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.

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' 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 '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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)

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