Project Manager (Audio / Mixer)

Engineering Project Manager

Location: Richardson - Texas, USA

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

About the Role

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the development of our next-generation professional audio products, guiding cross-functional teams from business cases through production. You will manage programs in a hands-on, global environment, with project timelines typically ranging from 10 to 24 months, and you will oversee one to four projects simultaneously. Our Professional Solutions organization manages a portfolio of 30+ projects annually, giving you the opportunity to shape how products are developed and brought to market. In this role, you will strengthen internal processes by building strong partnerships, managing budgets and schedules, and driving teams to hit critical delivery milestones.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end program management by driving programs from initiation through sustaining, defining milestones, assessing risks, supporting resource planning, and ensuring successful on-time, on-budget launches.
• Build and manage detailed program schedules using MS Project, including WBS development, resource allocation, and critical path analysis to maintain timeline integrity and adjust plans proactively.
• Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration by working closely with engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, product management, and marketing to resolve issues and accelerate decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through structured problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution strategies that maintain team alignment and program momentum.
• Provide clear and transparent communication to leadership through concise reporting on KPIs, risks, mitigation plans, and change management activities.
• Regularly visit our internal manufacturing facilities to enhance new build processes and ensure the production of a high-quality product.
• Conduct and lead structured program meetings by preparing agendas, documenting discussions, and driving RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) closures to enforce accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate development activities across hardware, firmware, software, operations, and manufacturing to ensure aligned workflows and resolve cross-functional dependencies quickly.
• Maintain robust program documentation and configuration management by overseeing document control, enforcing engineering change processes, and ensuring consistent version integrity.
• Prepare and manage program budgets, including prototypes, samples, and external services, while tracking financial performance to maintain alignment with organizational goals.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of project management experience supporting engineering teamsideally in acoustic or technical product environments within a global company.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and practices.
• Deep knowledge of the full new product development lifecycle.
• Analytical, proactive decision-making skills with strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (EE or ME preferred) or equivalent experience
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).
• Experience working with acoustic products.
• Deep understanding of PCBA fabrication, readiness, and component lead time management.
• Strong attention to detail and rigor in PLM BOM creation, maintenance, and engineering change control.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work in a HARMAN office in Richardson, TX.
• 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 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

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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com' or '@harmanglobal.avature.net' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.