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Head of Product & Business Planning - Connectivity

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

The Head of Product & Business Planning sets and maintains the overall Connectivity SBU (strategic business unit) strategy to deliver on the goals of the overall Automotive Division. Thought leader within the SBU, being the point person for assessing strategic initiatives at all levels and developing impactful strategies to achieve the SBU’s goals. The person in this role is responsible for reviewing business’ current strategy and goals to identify its potential strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Your Team

You will interact with Business Leaders from Product and Projects Scope and Delivery teams.

What You Will Do

Define HARMAN’s strategy for the SBU Connectivity and its alignment with the overall Automotive Strategy
Drive the ideation process in the SBU
Define a governance model for the strategy practice and establish a regular cadence of reporting progress to HARMAN senior management and board
Define milestones and success criteria through metrics and work in close collaboration with multiple businesses within the SBU to drive overall success

Use market research, data and insight to understand target audiences, shape strategic thinking and drive tactical execution of this vision
Drive the development, analytics and presentation of competitive data important to the decision-making process of the Executive team across the SBU.
Use understanding of the market and technology trends to conceptualize new products that drive a unique in-cabin experience for end consumers
Build relationships with strategy teams of HARMAN’s customers and represent HARMAN’s Point of View on the future of the SBU.
Work with M&A team to evaluate potential and identify target M&A opportunities

Build ecosystem of partners that enrich the SBU’s offering through new features and content useful for end consumers.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration management, economics, or related fields.
15+ years of experience in strategic business planning, product management, business development, and/or sales

Experience in driving transformation across a global organization
Strong management, leadership, and communication skills
Strong analytical experience to be able to track metrics, use research and analytics
Creative mindset
Influence ability to inspire and drive change

What is Nice to Have

MBA and/or Master’s in Engineering
Prior experience in a strategy consulting firm

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel
Be willing to work in an office in North America
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

The standard base salary range for this position is $250k-$300k
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 HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (

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CEO of HARMAN

Michael Mauser

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By HARMAN

At HARMAN, we combine passion and purpose to design and deliver smart products, systems, software and services that connect people wherever they are. We lead with integrity, innovate with intention, and drive operational excellence to inspire bre...

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FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Stamford, CT

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023