HARMAN International · 1 month ago
VP, Product Management - Lifestyle Audio
Carlsbad – California, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $352K/yr
15+ years expHARMAN International is a technology leader focused on innovation in audio solutions. The Vice President of Product Management will lead product strategy and management for the Sound United SBU, overseeing a team and driving product development to enhance the consumer audio experience.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and execute global product vision, strategy, and roadmap
Lead a multinational team, driving revenue, margin growth, and customer experience
Manage portfolio strategy, product lifecycles, and positioning across brands
Drive results by setting ambitious goals, seizing opportunities for growth, represent Product Management in global strategy discussions, and leverage market intelligence to exceed business targets
Collaborate with Commercial Operations, Engineering, and Marketing on launches and go-to-market plans
Leverage consumer insights, analytics, and market trends to inform decisions
Transition portfolio toward software-driven solutions, including subscriptions and recurring revenue models
Develop best-in-class processes for product development, CRM, and cross-functional integration
Shift product development focus to high impact, strategically aligned initiatives
Create industry leading User Experience platforms across categories and brands and leverage strategy from HARMAN into those experiences where applicable
Establish consumer insights capability and deploy global CRM tools
Integrate marketing and commercial operations into product launch processes
Drive organizational readiness for key commercial projects and training platforms
Qualification
Required
15+ years in global product management leadership, including 5+ years as a people manager
Proven success leading global product management across diverse markets and cultures
Track record of driving innovative product development using consumer insights and data
Recognized change agent with ability to balance legacy products while advancing hardware and software transformation
Strong analytical, strategic, and execution skills with global matrix organization experience
Strategic thinker with ability to inspire and lead diverse teams across regions and cultures
Ability and desire to build strong relationships across design, engineering, marketing, supply chain, and sales
Preferred
MBA
Benefits
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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
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
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
Recent News
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