Staff Manager - Engineering Project Management

16-18 Years

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Job Description

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

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.