What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Project Delivery Americas, Intelligent Cockpit position at Harman?
A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
You will lead the resources that manage customer projects ensuring timely delivery, quality and profitability of the projects in the region. You will analyze the project and change requests to optimize regional profitability.
Your Team
Your regional team is made up of ~150 resources, comprised of SW/HW Project Leads, Systems Engineers, and supporting project management, operations, and finance roles.
What You Will Do
- Overall responsibility for the P&L of the SBU's Regional Projects
- Assess the financial viability for all projects and change requests.
- Maintain the overall development plan for all Regional Projects.
- Implements overall quality practices and tools aligned with HARMAN standards.
- Represent project development efforts with customer.
- Supports regional RFI/RFQ
- Staff and maintain department resources which includes career growth and technical skills enhancements.
What You Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- 15 years of overall professional experience in project management, development and delivery
- 7 years in leading multi-national teams/resources
- 5 years in experience in financial management and P&L responsibility
- Proven expertise in developing complex systems from architecture to implementation
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and grow diverse teams
What is Nice to Have
- Master's Degree in Engineering, MBA
- Experience in automotive project development.
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/Germany, depending on regional responsibilities.
- 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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
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.