Industrialization Project Manager

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.

The proposed new roles will focus on process development for new projects at the Harman Pune plant. Without these dedicated headcounts, there is a risk of delays and operational challenges in meeting the timelines and ensuring smooth project execution for the Indian plant.

What You Will Do

• Perform a complete planning of the manufacturing elements of the new product introductions, including organize project team; work with team to finish RFQ in time: including operation process, cost; generate appropriate schedules.  Work with process engineers to complete cost calculations to optimize the balance of in-house vs. subcontracted manufacturing; prepare target/actual comparisons with regard to required capacities and work with all stakeholders to develop investment costs and production times; propose design changes based on feedback from manufacturing and calculate related cost savings.
• Manage the Industrialization Plan, including define build plan, work with team to calculate and define standard times based on ED,DV,PV build qty requirements and resources from M3 to M10; control and monitor the build, react as needed to cover any delay or risk; delivery sample according to master schedule.
• Review build status, lead and feedback DFx(DFA,DFM, DFT) report, build report to related team
• Plan Projects, including for large-scale projects, verify feasibility of production given forecast demands and current and planned production capacities. Ensure that any necessary adjustments to production requirements or capacities are made, with participation of all stakeholders; assess risk with regard to scheduling and cost. proactively manage the risk; assemble and lead teams as required to accomplish this.
• Manage Projects, including develop schedules, including key milestones, PE and TE equipment with proper process setting; perform detailed costing and budgeting for each investment item, dividing each item into base and type-specific costs; initiate and manage the approval of funds, including the development and tracking of any necessary CAR or Project approvals; track project performance and schedule. Take corrective action as necessary; ensure compliance with commercial and technical objectives; leading transfer to target plant.
• Manage Capital Expenditures, including work with local and global team members to develop and justify capital expenditure proposals.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditures at the plant level throughout the fiscal year

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering , Industrial Relations or other manufacturing-related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years Project Management experience managing projects throughout product lifecycle from development to SOP.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
• PMP certification preferred

What You Need to Be Successful

• Understanding and working in matrix organizations that have centralized and de-centralized structures as business requirements change
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Clear and strategic thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans
• Capable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion
• Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance workload to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking and strong follow through required

What Makes You Eligible

• Excellent communication and coordination skills with global engineering teams

• Strong presentation skills (internally and externally) up to management level

• Structured and goal-oriented working style

• Good self-motivated team player

• Excellent English language skills

• Willingness to travel

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.