A Career at HARMAN: Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. As a Director, Global Product Line Management, you will develop and drive the strategy, roadmap and product development activities of a complete product line within the Harman Portable Audio business unit.
Requirements
- Defines portfolio strategy for Portable Audio BU, enhancing front-loading activities for advance concepts portfolio
- Manages 360-degree consumer journey and key touchpoints by Portable Audio Use Cases
- Focuses on new business development activities to integrate new technologies and trends into the product innovation pipeline
- Drives conversations on new partnerships and collaborations with key customers and suppliers
- Plays integral role in defining consumer experience pipeline for New Technology Needs into product portfolio
- Drive leadership in category by defining meaningful product use cases and being very strict in what we choose to leave out of a product spec
- Presenting your product plan and Harman Value Proposition in a manner that is consumer friendly, market realistic, creative and ultimately compelling
- In-depth knowledge accumulation for BU in wireless audio product category - market trend, competition and technology
- Being at the forefront of technological trends and implications
- Strong P&L skills
- Solid awareness of global retail markets and what it takes to get your product placed with key retail partners
- Have an international perspective that looks for creative ways to make meaningful rapid growth breakthroughs with our portfolio in key Harman international markets
- Connect well with regional commercial colleagues
- Connect well with Program management and engineering teams
- Closely together with Brand Management teams
- Develop appropriate a holistic App strategy related to Mid-long term PRMs(Product Roadmaps) & enhanced use cases that will enhance the overall consumer journeys
- Master the entire lifecycle process in particular strong project management skills to make sure initial product creation milestones happen on time to enable successful product launches in appropriate regional Introduction windows
- Work as a team player in all Product Development activities outside your specific responsibility
Benefits
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman Products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- ‘Be Brilliant’ employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
