Space 8 Ready Connect - GTM Lead presso Harman

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.

About the Role

We are looking for thought leaders who have the curiosity to continuously monitor global/regional market dynamics and technology trends, break down complex problems into manageable tasks, are highly empathetic to both customer and consumer needs, and are looking to develop products and services that will define the future of the automotive industry. Our industry-leading product portfolio spans Connectivity from connected vehicle to connected infrastructure.

As a product manager/senior product manager for Ready Connect products, you will define and execute highly differentiated products and services from concept to launch by acting as a glue between the business and technology functions within the organization. Best products come to life in a collaborative environment. Therefore, you will work in a fast-paced work environment with business units, innovation and technology teams, supply chain, finance, sales, legal, marketing, UI/UX designers, etc. to bring your product vision to reality.  

Your Team

While this is an individual contributor position, you will be expected to lead with influence and work with a cross-functional team members drawn from all relevant functions within the business. This team will be empowered and aligned around company objectives.

What You Will Do

• Conduct market intelligence and assess competitive positioning by comparing HARMAN’s portfolio to competitors' products and ecosystems. 
• Development of roadmaps based upon market research, competition analysis, technology trends etc
• Conduct global and regional market and technology assessment to frame problem statements, define market requirements and determine opportunities for investments
• Design and deploy global GTM efforts across the end-to-end customer journey. 
• Key platform/product lifecycle artifact management: MRD, PRD, Concept Approval, Business Case
• Drive products from concept to launch by acting as a bridge between technical feasibility, customer desirability, and business viability. Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, legal, UX on product execution. Own definition and execution of feature enhancements to existing product roadmaps.
• Develop market and product requirements with a rolling 3-5-year iterative product and feature roadmap
• Support test in market using structured frameworks and quick iterations
• Support RFQ/RFI teams to drive product pursuit pipelines
• Support the definition of product positioning- features and roadmap/main releases, support business plans including pricing, revenue, and status dashboard, support the partnership with Product Marketing on value proposition, product positioning and sales enablement
• Co-create go to market strategies and effective sales product pitches in close collaboration with product marketing and sales

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of experience defining building, and shipping technical products
• Well versed in product management tools and frameworks, HW/SW/Platform development processes, and understanding of industrialization.
• Experience creating compelling and differentiated product propositions based on market needs, customer segments, and technical feasibility, aligned to an overarching product strategy.
• Experience in all aspects of the product lifecycle, ensuring the program milestones happen on time, technologies launch successfully, and product evolution strategies are in place to maximize ROI. 
• Excellent communication, able to turn complex ideas into universally understandable narrative, product evangelist.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and prioritization skills

What is Nice to Have

• MBA with Master's in Engineering or Computer Science or related field. 
• Experience in Telematics and Connectivity domains
• Automotive industry relevant experience
• Experience working in a matrix, global org with multiple functions such as R&D, UX/UI, Sales, Finance, Mktg, Legal, Supply chain, etc.
• B2B and B2C/B2B2C launch experience

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an [office, manufacturing facility, client-site} OR This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the X office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

• US Only - Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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.