Senior Product Specialist - Ready Ride

Description & Requirements

Introduction: 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 end to end connectivity solutions 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, security, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This position is within Harman’s Automotive Division, under the Connectivity Strategic Business Unit (SBU). As the 2-wheeler industry is rapidly transforming due to shifting riders’ expectations, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on Telematics services experience enhanced by connectivity, the Connectivity SBU is seeking an innovative and driven 2-wheeler Connectivity Product Management to define and execute the strategic roadmap for Ready ride end-to-end telematics solution.

Your Role/Team

This position will report to a Product Business lead for Ready ride and will be an individual contributor role working with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of the product suite. This is a unique opportunity to lead the market adoption of evolving connectivity technologies such as 5G cellular, satellite communication, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, as well as Telematics Services such as Over the Air updates, CarPlay/AA, Safety and Security Telematics services to build an end-to-end solution for 2-wheeler OEMs and riders. By supporting and leading efforts in the Ready ride team under Portfolio Management team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of connected 2-wheeler industry through product strategy and roadmap development. Achieving these objectives requires a forward-thinking perspective, hands-on approach, collaborative mindset, and attention to details.

What You Will Do

Product Strategy / Roadmap Development

• Product portfolio : Define product portfolio strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with market / technology trends and organizational visions / competencies

• Product line :
  Define product lines in the portfolio through identifying market opportunities and defining product strategies.

Define high-level technical concepts involving hardware, software, and services with key differentiators.
Document key findings and decisions in Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) / Product Requirements Documents (PRDs).
Drive the internally defined process for new product lines

• Update the portfolio roadmap and product lines on a regular and on-demand basis

Market Analysis and Benchmarking

• Market opportunity analysis : Understand market / customer requirements, focusing on 2-wheeler OEMs’ connectivity strategies, connectivity standards, and regulations

• Competitive analysis : Understand competitive landscape and document key findings

• Work with Solution Architects to identify new market opportunities and integrate market trends into product lines

• Work with Automotive division team to develop frameworks to assess competitors

Market and Technology Leadership

• Go-To-Market (GTM) / Customer Engagement : Work with GTM lead to define GTM strategies and support customer engagement for successful product adoption

• Partners and suppliers : Identify and engage with key partners and suppliers to align product offerings with their technology roadmaps

• Business Model Innovations : Explore new business models to establish additional revenue sources

• Technology Innovations : Generate innovative ideas and protect them as Intellectual Property (IP)

• Proof of Concept (PoC) / Demo : Develop PoC proposals for 2-wheeler OEMs to demonstrate and evaluate new use cases and technologies

• Marketing : Provide input to Marketing team to create effective marketing collaterals for customer meetings and trade shows

• Industry recognition : Establish industry recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the organization and across the industry

• Cost leadership : Work with Finance team to create and update product business cases. Review revenue and cost structure and make necessary decision to enhance financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Business Case (BC) and Business Commitment

• BC : Create and update product BCs by working with Financial Controllers

• Business Commitment : Obtain approvals / business commitment for product development

Product Development Tracking

• Making sure the product development is meeting the roadmap expectation

Cross-Functional Collaboration / Reporting

• Collaborate with internal teams such as engineering, product delivery, business development / customer account management, procurement, manufacturing, finance, marketing, legal, government affairs to execute product strategy successfully

• Support internal reporting / review activities on a regular and on-demand basis

• Engage with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies as needed

Additional Responsibilities :

• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the overall success of the product management team

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 1 to 3 years of overall working experience, preferable 1 year in product management, product development, or a related role within automotive OEMs, suppliers, or technology sectors such as wireless communication and semiconductor.

• General knowledge of vehicle Electrical and Electronics (E/E) architectures, infotainment and connectivity systems and Telematics services

• General understanding of wireless standards such as 3GPP cellular (4G/5G), satellite communications, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

• Ability to discuss system-level considerations of end-to-end telematics system (Cloud-based applications, IP / Mobile Network Operator (MNO) network, wireless propagation channel, antenna / RF, baseband, security)

• Proficiency in data analysis and documentation tools (Microsoft Office, Aha!, Salesforce, etc.)

• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

What is Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in engineering

• Knowledge of automotive telematics / connectivity products / projects

• Knowledge of relevant regulations / recommendations such as eCall

• Technical savvy in AI

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 40% domestic and international travel and occasionally travel to customer location and Harman facilities.

• Be willing to work in a Harman office

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (US Only)

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for part-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

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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

Pay Transparency

$ 104,250 - $ 152,900

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.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here 

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.() 

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