VP, Divisional Head of Product and Innovation Management

About the Position

We're seeking a VP, Divisional Head of Product and Innovation Management to lead a globally positioned team at HARMAN Automotive in Garching, Bavaria, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective portfolio governance consolidating the business unit product lineups into a resilient, industry-leading, and user-centric portfolio coherent to our company strategy. Define and monitor relevant KPIs and control measures to achieve set business goals.
• Champion a culture of entrepreneurial thinking, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration and foster a high-performing product organization with state-of-the-art product management methods and best practices.
• Translate market insights and technology trends into winning, transformative product opportunities outside existing businesses. Ensure responsiveness to emerging market trends and technological shifts.
• Synchronize innovation and portfolio development with long-term strategic goals. Accelerate transformative innovation and time to market with technology scouting and industry and research partnerships. Foster an innovative culture with leading methods and close collaboration with our business units and your peers in strategy, design, and research.
• Ensure coherence and system-level integration across our in-cabin product portfolio by owning and orchestrating cross-product synergies in user experience, value proposition, and technical design. Oversee pre-production car integration, product validation, and the creation of compelling product demonstrators.

Requirements

• Proven track record in launching and profitable execution of electronics and software products.
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute product portfolios across multiple business units.
• Deep knowledge of cost structure and revenue streams in various industries to achieve profitable growth.
• Experience in building and scaling product organizations, including setting up governance, tools, and best practices.
• Strong demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrix of global, cross-functional organizations by collaborating with key stakeholders in product, sales, marketing, and strategy organizations.
• Results and detail-oriented, holds him/herself and others accountable for commitments.
• Effective communication skills including C-Level.

Nice to Have

• Entrepreneurial experience
• Automotive electronics and software technology experience is great but not required
• Senior Pre-Sales or Business development experience

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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages 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 an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)