Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

About the Position

Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

HARMAN Professional develops automated lighting fixtures under the Martin brand. Martin by HARMAN is one of the world leaders in R&D and manufacturing automated, intelligent entertainment and architectural lighting.

This role is focused on the long term, building the Martin Professional Lighting brand across markets and territories around the world, and contributes to the success of the Harman Professional Solutions global business.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to be heard and respected, to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

You will be part of our Product Management team, based in Aarhus, Denmark in the position of:

Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

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.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead products through the full lifecycle - from concept, development and launch, through sustaining lifetime initiatives until final discontinuation or replacement.
• Analyse markets and competitors, then translate insights into clear value propositions and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap in line with strategy, market demands, and future opportunities.
• Prepare new product proposals, business cases, and concept documents for new products.
• Apply strong product and market knowledge to educate and collaborate with Sales, helping grow product market share.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to plan and execute product launches and go-to-market activities.
• Support development of marketing assets for launch and sustaining needs.
• Educate Sales Directors and their teams with clear product messaging and support with ad-hoc promotional initiatives, trade shows, sales events etc.
• Produce and support development of sales enablement assets and tools.
• Train and support Product and Application Specialists.
• Set product pricing using market research and business intelligence.
• Track sales performance of portfolio and identify needs for promotions, sales tools, or other activities needed to address underperforming products or regions.
• Maintain solid market, technical, and commercial expertise through direct hands-on engagement with customers, end users, and lighting designers.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the professional live event and stage lighting industry, especially around theatre and broadcast lighting.
• Expert level of lighting products for this segment.
• In-depth knowledge of the performance lighting market with thorough understanding of needs and workflows for customers, lighting designers and other industry professionals.
• Thorough understanding of sub-verticals, applications and use cases.
• Ability to configure, program and operate lighting console for product demos and reviews.
• Fluent in English in all areas: reading, writing and speaking.
• Experience writing detailed and sound business plans and product specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to vary personal style to different audiences.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for internal and external events.
• Proven negotiating and motivational skills involved in resourcing projects for new products.

We Offer

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products.
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.

About the Company

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Salary

kr 655,500 - kr 961,400

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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