Project Manager (Audio / Acoustics)

About The Role As a Project Manager you will lead and facilitate the development of our future audio products for the professional market. You will manage cross‑functional projects from business case to production within a hands‑on global environment. Our project timelines vary from 10 – 24 months, with Project Managers overseeing 1–4 projects at a time. In this role you will help us become stronger and more efficient in our way of developing products in‑house by forming strong internal partnerships, managing budgets, and guiding the project teams to achieve timeline goals. What You Will Do Lead cross‑functional, multi‑site teams through the full new product development (NPD) lifecycle, from product concept definition to mass production, while adhering to gate stage documentation and defined product development model. Develop Gantt schedules using MS Project, including the development of a work breakdown schedule (WBS), resource allocation, critical path generation, and project tracking. Prepare and manage project development and capital budgets including prototypes, samples, and outside services. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through planned strategies. Employ negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills to maintain team alignment and project momentum. Develop a responsibility matrix and team charter to communicate program requirements to all team members clearly. Chair team meetings on an ongoing basis to obtain project feedback and present status updates to the project management office (PMO) and management steering committee. Coordinate development activities in all of Harman’s various departments, including engineering (HW/FW), operations, product management, software development, and manufacturing. Partner with the project excellence team to provide updates on product budget costs, resources, and timelines through internal workforce management systems (Workfront). Regularly visit our internal manufacturing facilities to enhance new build processes and ensure What You Need To Be Successful Bachelor’s degree (preferably engineering) or equivalent, with a minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience working with engineering teams, preferably on acoustic or technical products in a transnational company. Knowledge of engineering concepts and practices. Deep understanding of the new product lifecycle development process. Experience with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project. Analytical and proactive decision‑making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working with senior management teams. Comfortable with a fast‑paced and multitasking environment. Bonus Points if You Have Professional Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP). Passion and experience working with acoustic products is preferred. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to work in a HARMAN office in Richardson, TX (minimum of 4 days a week). Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on occasion for business needs (less than 10 % of total hours per year). 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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more). 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. Benefits Paid vacation and holidays. Paid sick leave. Volunteer leave. Paid bonding and caregiver leave. 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. Pay Transparency: $108,750 - $159,500 (dependent on the position offered; other forms of compensation may also be available). Pay is based on skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr