HARMAN India
Website:
harman.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmanindia
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Job details:
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
About The Role
As a Technical IT Program Manager, you will lead large-scale software engineering and digital platform initiatives that support automotive solutions and enterprise platforms. You will be responsible for driving program strategy, execution, and governance across cloud-native applications, platform engineering, and software development programs. This role requires deep technical expertise in software systems, along with the ability to align engineering execution with business objectives.
What You Will Do
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, transformational software engineering programs across cloud-native platforms and distributed systems.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program governance, stakeholder communications, and executive-level reporting.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, and business teams to ensure software delivery aligns with strategic business goals.
- Manage program scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent software development initiatives.
- Drive the development and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software systems and platforms.
- Oversee system integration efforts involving microservices, APIs, and cloud-based architectures.
- Champion the adoption of Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies across engineering teams.
- Establish and monitor engineering delivery metrics, including velocity, quality, and release predictability, to measure program performance.
- Ensure compliance with software quality standards, security best practices, and SDLC governance
- You will report directly to the Director, Digital Strategy – Software Engineering.
What You Need To Be Successful
- 15+ years of experience in IT/software engineering, with 5+ years in program or portfolio management
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, system design, and cloud-native architectures
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale software development or platform engineering programs
- Proficiency in Agile/SAFe methodologies, SDLC, and DevOps practices
- Experience managing distributed engineering teams in global delivery environments
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage program financials, forecasting, and resource planning
Bonus Points if You Have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications
- Experience in automotive software ecosystems (connected platforms, digital cockpits, or mobility solutions)
- Exposure to microservices architecture, APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel up to 5%, domestically and/or internationally, as required by client engagements
- Willingness to work from the Bangalore office
What We Offer
- HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
- 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
You Belong Here
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.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
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 (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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
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