Harman is hiring: Project Manager (Audio / Acoustics) in Richardson
Harman, Richardson, TX, United States
About the Role As a Project Manager you will lead and facilitate the development of our future audio products for the professional market. You will manage cross-functional projects from business case to production within a hands-on global environment. Our project timelines vary from 10 - 24 months, with Project Managers overseeing 1-4 projects at a time. In this role you will help us become stronger and more efficient in our way of developing products in-house by forming strong internal partnerships, managing budgets, and guiding the project teams to achieve timeline goals.
What You Will Do Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams through the full new product development (NPD) lifecycle, from product concept definition phase to mass production, while adhering to gate stage documentation and defined product development model.
Develop Gantt schedules using MS Project, including the development of a work breakdown schedule (WBS), resource allocation, critical path generation, and project tracking.
Prepare and manage project development and capital budgets including prototypes, samples, outside services.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through planned strategies. Employ negotiation and conflict resolution skills to maintain team alignment and project momentum.
Develop a responsibility matrix and team charter to communicate program requirements to all team members clearly. Chair team meetings on an ongoing basis to obtain project feedback and present status updates to the PMO and management steering committee.
Coordinate development activities in engineering, operations, product management, software development, and manufacturing.
Partner with the project excellence team to provide updates on product budget costs, resources, and timelines through internal workforce management systems (Workfront).
Regularly visit internal manufacturing facilities to enhance new build processes and ensure.
What You Need to Be Successful Bachelor
0s degree (preferably engineering) or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience working with engineering teams, preferably on acoustic or technical products in a transnational company.
Knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
Deep understanding of the new product lifecycle development process.
Experience with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.
Analytical and proactive decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with senior management teams.
Comfortable with a fast-paced and multitasking environment.
Bonus Points if You Have Professional Project Management Certification (i.e., PMP)
Passion and experience working with acoustic products is preferred.
What Makes You Eligible Be willing to work in a HARMAN office in Richardson, TX (minimum of 4 days a week)
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on occasion for business needs (less than 10% of total hours per year).
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Pay Transparency
$ 108,750 - $ 159,500
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. The disclosed range is an estimate and may be adjusted for geographical differences.
Benefits
HARMAN offers a range of benefits designed to support health and wellbeing, including paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, leave options, medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings with employer match, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to a welcoming, inclusive culture. We encourage you to share ideas and bring your whole self, with opportunities for training and development.
Equal Opportunity
HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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What You Will Do Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams through the full new product development (NPD) lifecycle, from product concept definition phase to mass production, while adhering to gate stage documentation and defined product development model.
Develop Gantt schedules using MS Project, including the development of a work breakdown schedule (WBS), resource allocation, critical path generation, and project tracking.
Prepare and manage project development and capital budgets including prototypes, samples, outside services.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through planned strategies. Employ negotiation and conflict resolution skills to maintain team alignment and project momentum.
Develop a responsibility matrix and team charter to communicate program requirements to all team members clearly. Chair team meetings on an ongoing basis to obtain project feedback and present status updates to the PMO and management steering committee.
Coordinate development activities in engineering, operations, product management, software development, and manufacturing.
Partner with the project excellence team to provide updates on product budget costs, resources, and timelines through internal workforce management systems (Workfront).
Regularly visit internal manufacturing facilities to enhance new build processes and ensure.
What You Need to Be Successful Bachelor
0s degree (preferably engineering) or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience working with engineering teams, preferably on acoustic or technical products in a transnational company.
Knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
Deep understanding of the new product lifecycle development process.
Experience with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.
Analytical and proactive decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with senior management teams.
Comfortable with a fast-paced and multitasking environment.
Bonus Points if You Have Professional Project Management Certification (i.e., PMP)
Passion and experience working with acoustic products is preferred.
What Makes You Eligible Be willing to work in a HARMAN office in Richardson, TX (minimum of 4 days a week)
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on occasion for business needs (less than 10% of total hours per year).
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Pay Transparency
$ 108,750 - $ 159,500
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. The disclosed range is an estimate and may be adjusted for geographical differences.
Benefits
HARMAN offers a range of benefits designed to support health and wellbeing, including paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, leave options, medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings with employer match, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to a welcoming, inclusive culture. We encourage you to share ideas and bring your whole self, with opportunities for training and development.
Equal Opportunity
HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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