A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

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 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

The Transformation Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the assigned, highly critical/highly complex workstreams by utilizing the Business Transformation or Performance Improvement practice. The role requires partnering with the line leaders / functional leaders to achieve transformative performance by driving improvement strategies and pushing those actions to results.

This role may involve leading or supporting key strategic initiatives as a Program/Project Manager, shaping aspirations, developing initiatives, and leading end-to-end execution to deliver superior results for the division.

In this role, we are looking for a natural talent with a flair for structured business problem-solving and solid financial acumen who can effectively partner with a broad range of stakeholders to drive performance, mindset, and behaviors.

This role will report to the Finance Transformation office. As a senior member of the transformation office, you will have a significant learning opportunity in a highly competitive environment, providing an excellent platform for career advancement.

What You Will Do

• Champion, Implement the Performance management rigor within assigned function or business. 
• Work collaboratively with the functions, Business, External consultants to design, execute and lead teams through problem solving, organizational change to drive short- and long-term value.
• Lead in-depth review with a focus on identifying full potential, target setting, action/measure tracking, and gap closure to benchmark.
• Coach Initiative owners in developing rigorous business cases, project milestones & timelines.
• Ensure initiatives drive implementation and guide each initiative toward fast, pragmatic execution.
• Infuse a sense of urgency and establish where to focus (Initiatives, deep dives)
• Act as a sparring partner for the peer leaders to increase speed to impact by challenging the status quo, prioritization and breaking down functional silos.
• Support change management efforts to drive high-performance culture and coach team members on transformation behaviors and mindset change.
• Ensures connectivity across the workstream to leverage best practices and knowledge sharing.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Engineering, or other business management discipline. MBA is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of experience in any one of the areas – Business Consulting, Restructuring/ Turnaround, M&A Integration, or Business Project management.
• Experience managing and leading improvement efforts to completion.
• Strong analytic skills – structured thinker, Problem solver

Bonus Points if You Have

• Impactful communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Certification of Lean Six Sigma or any Improvement methodology would be an added advantage.

What Makes You Eligible

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.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.