Director, Global Product Line Management

A Career at HARMAN LifestyleWe’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, Mark Levinson and RevelUnite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product developmentCreate pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experienceAbout The RoleThe successful candidate will ultimately be responsible to develop and drive the strategy, roadmap and product development activities of a complete product line within the Harman Portable Audio business unit. This will include market analysis, competitive analysis, Harman Value Proposition creation, specification of the line, full financial ownership including detailed ROI to justify key project investment; technological understanding of the entire category and ecosystem and ultimately the ability to be market / customer responsive by presenting their line to the regions / markets in a manner that is clearly commercial and supportiveWhat You Will DoDefines portfolio strategy for Portable Audio BU, enhancing front-loading activities for advance concepts portfolioManages 360-degree consumer journey and key touchpoints by Portable Audio Use CasesFocuses on new business development activities to integrate new technologies and trends into the product innovation pipeline. Drives conversations on new partnerships and collaborations with key customers and suppliers. Plays integral role in defining consumer experience pipeline for New Technology Needs into product portfolio. Facilities critical link between Harman’s R&D resources (H&M NTI) and GPLMs. Drive leadership in category by defining meaningful product use cases and being very strict in what we choose to leave out of a product spec. (including compelling services and strategy). Presenting your product plan and Harman Value Proposition in a manner that is consumer friendly, market realistic, creative and ultimately compelling. In-depth knowledge accumulation for BU in wireless audio product category - market trend, competition and technologyBeing at the forefront of technological trends and implications. This includes key platform architecture tradeoffs and maximizing the Harman advantageStrong P&L skills. Can develop an ROI business case with total confidence. Good judgment skills in determining the balance of what we specify with what we get in financial return. Solid awareness of global retail markets and what it takes to get your product placed with key retail partnersHave an international perspective that looks for creative ways to make meaningful rapid growth breakthroughs with our portfolio in key Harman international marketsConnect well with regional commercial colleagues. Be responsive to their needs and provide information to them that is immediately useful. Connect well with Program management and engineering teams making sure that the required product concept gets turned into actual detailed product concepts for GPLMs to enhance detail executions. Closely together with Brand Management teams for brand positionings and identifying strategic pillars from products experiences / products UI/UX elements / Packaging / Service Areas to support 360-degree marketing plan. Develop appropriate a holistic App strategy related to Mid-long term PRMs(Product Roadmaps) & enhanced use cases that will enhance the overall consumer journeysMaster the entire lifecycle process in particular strong project management skills to make sure initial product creation milestones happen on time to enable successful product launches in appropriate regional Introduction windows. Work as a team player in all Product Development activities outside your specific responsibility. What You Need To Be SuccessfulStrong consumer/customer insights developments & turning insights into product conceptsGood market commercial track recordBusiness Innovators & translating into consumer experiences journeyConnecting technologies into meaningful strategy to influence and maximize product investmentsVarious experiences on business strategy and partnership explorations for open innovations What Makes You EligibleYou have a working knowledge of English. You are willing to travel, if necessary. Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required. You can obtain a government security clearance; You are eligible to work in China. What We OfferFlexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location. Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman Products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsAccess to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards programAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development