Director Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio

Director of Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio

The Director of Corporate Strategy, Lifestyle Portfolio will lead and advance strategic projects that contribute to the long-term growth and development of the Lifestyle business. In supporting the Lifestyle business you will contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins. The role reports to the VP Corporate Strategy – Lifestyle. In this role, you will bring a strong outside‑in perspective on consumer audio and professional solutions markets, competitive dynamics, product category and technology evolution, and go‑to‑market models. You will partner closely with Lifestyle division business, product, sales, finance, and marketing leaders to shape portfolio choices and long‑term strategic priorities across categories such as headphones, speakers, electronics, and professional audio and lighting solutions.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic insight on consumer and professional audio market trends, including category growth drivers, technology shifts (e.g., wireless, immersive audio, software‑enabled experiences), channel dynamics, and competitive positioning
• Partner with business and functional leaders to assess and evolve portfolio strategy across product categories, channels (DTC, retail, professional, OEM), and sales regions
• Support strategic decisions through fact-based analysis and business case development across the end-to-end value chain, from innovation funnel and platform strategy, portfolio rationalization, and adjacency expansion
• Evaluate inorganic growth and partnerships, including evaluation of audio, software, services, and platform‑based business models; assessment of product and technology fit with existing Lifestyle portfolios

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in consumer audio or adjacent consumer electronics and technology industries, with demonstrated understanding of audio product categories, go‑to‑market models, and competitive dynamics
• Strong understanding of portfolio strategy and go‑to‑market considerations in consumer and/or professional audio
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer, market, and technology trends into actionable strategic insights and portfolio recommendations
• Proficiency in market data analysis and competitive intelligence, including hands-on experience in leveraging analytical tools and methods
• Strong leadership, ownership of results, negotiating and collaboration skills
• Impactful communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of senior stakeholders and all levels of the organization

Bonus Points if You Have

• 3+ year experience in strategy consulting
• Experience with Agentic AI in products and services
• Experience in leveraging AI tools and or developing custom-AI tools for business strategy
• Previous experience working within a global matrixed organization
• Experience in market intelligence tools such as AlphaSense, Futuresource, GfK, and other

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office or hybrid in Stamford, CT, Northridge, CA, or Amsterdam, NL. Ideally you live near one of these locations to be able to meet in the office for meetings and workshops
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required

Pay Transparency $ 173,250 - $ 254,100 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 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.

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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