IT Implementation Project Manager, Operations Digitalization

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
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Project Lead to drive operations transformation initiatives within our Operations Excellence organization. As the Project Lead, you will be responsible for identifying, initiating, and leading global digital projects that improve quality, processes, efficiency, governance, and compliance within our operations organization. Your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive change will be essential in achieving targeted improvement results and successfully implementing transformational projects.

What You Will Do

• Project Identification and Initiation:

• Identify improvement areas within the operations organization and initiate digital projects to address them.

• Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with operations excellence goals.

• Global Project Leadership & Team Management:

• Simultaneously lead complex digital projects or initiatives with global impact.

• Lead cross-functional project management teams, both within and outside the operations organization.

• Drive project timelines, milestones, and schedules to ensure successful achievement of improvement results.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment:

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of management.

• Drive cross-functional alignment on all levels of management and achieve stakeholder acceptance within as well as outside the operations organization in order to influence, change or recreate business processes.

• Foster cross-functional alignment by collaborating with stakeholders within and outside the operations organization.

• Reporting and Communication:

• Provide periodic status reports on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior-level management, conveying project updates and seeking decision-making support.

• Engage senior management participants as needed to ensure project success within defined timeframes and frameworks.

• Change Management and Results Orientation:

• Apply change management principles and methodologies to facilitate smooth project implementation and adoption.

• Continuously monitor and evaluate project outcomes, ensuring that targeted improvement results are achieved.
• Drive a results-oriented mindset within the project team, fostering accountability and a focus on delivering tangible outcomes.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant business experience within operations or surrounding functions.
• Proven experience in leading global digital projects within a operations or supply chain function.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent coordination and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior-level management.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targeted improvement outcomes.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Strong digital understanding, experience in digital project management is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to mediate conflict between parties.
• Strong presentation skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA or Master's degree.
• Experience in different operations functions within and outside HARMAN.
• Experience in digital projects and/or managing cross-functional projects and teams.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.