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.

About the Role

This Isuzu co program manager will have responsibility to support product execution of Telematics projects; supported through frequent interactions with regional and remote engineering resources. The main focus is also to coordinate tasks between CAM RoJ Team members as well as between global development teams & drive the Isuzu Programs according to the established processes in our BMS.

This position has to ensure, that the JOEM processes and Lessons Learned will be introduced and established in the JOEM programs handled.

Your Team

Position will report to lead PM of program.

What You Will Do

Overall program lead and support for the realization of Telematics ProgramsEnsuring international and cross functional project team communicationResponsibility to deliver the product according to agreed targets (schedule, budget, quality)Control and optimize project costs (e.g. BOM, BOL, development, qualification, production preparation)Good level planning and controllingAlign technical and commercial program targets with functional departmentsResponsible for change management processes (incl. internal/external Change Control Boards)Communication interface towards OEM-customer for all aspects of technical status, program progress and product alignmentResponsible for the transition from prototyping to production incl. ramp-upActive support during RFI/RFQ-phase to compile feasibility studies and to complete product performanceReporting towards customer and internally incl. management boardProgram execution according to HARMAN Project Life Cycle Management Processes (PLM / PMI PM Book)

What You Need

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent disciplineAt least 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Program Execution & EngineeringProven project management experienceAbility to manage multifunctional teams in worldwide locationsStrong customer focus requiredKnowledge on SW/HW architectures and Mobile Wireless Technology (DSPs, ARM, Memories, Multicore processing, WiFi, 5G, 4G/LTE, 3G, CDMA, 2G, Bluetooth).Working knowledge of Telematics technologiesFluent in English/Japanese (Read, Write and Speaking) to communicate with customers.Fundamental knowledge in terms of methodologies in project managementAbility to mediate between conflict parties

What is Nice to Have

Proactivity and good communication skillsExcellent task and time managementAttention to detail and “can do” attitudeFlexibility and mobilityHighly organized and multitaskingReliable and trustworthyAnalytical & critical thinkingAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesKnowledge of PLM system – Siemens Teamcenter, and other Harman internal toolsets

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to work in our offices in Japan (Tokyo)Willingness to travel 50% of the time both domestic (Kanagawa) and international (Thailand, IMTC, Harman development locations)This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle.  As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 yearsSuccessfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.