Description

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 - Software Program Manager

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge software solutions for Japanese automotive OEMs and suppliers. Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks while collaborating with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute software projects using schedule, budget and quality benchmarks

• Interface with software engineering teams on architecture, integration, and testing

• Manage customer relationships at technical and executive levels

• Oversee customer project deliverables, resource allocation, and risk management

• Conduct post-project reviews for continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; PMP certification a plus

• 5+ years' experience in software project management, preferably in automotive

• Familiarity with cloud software platforms, embedded systems, and automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)

• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills

• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.

• Successfully 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.