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

You will lead a global team of experts to drive and define the Product and Platform portfolio strategy, Technology Roadmap, Innovation strategy, Customer pursuit strategy, Systems Architecture approach, and Platform reuse approach. The end goal is to position the Car Audio Business Unit to maintain the market leader in Car Audio solutions and drive profitable growth for the BU.

You’ll serve as an overall thought leader to help define what’s next for the business unit. You’ll ensure the strategy positions HARMAN to continue to be a market and a thought leader in the Car Audio business solutions.

Your Team

The team is comprised of ~300 professionals focusing on Business Development, Strategy and Planning

What You Will Do

Focus on defining a Product Portfolio for the Car Audio BU that enables the BU to exceed its 2025 business targets.
Define a Hardware, Software and Services solutions roadmap within the portfolio. Solutions will be focused on creating a Platform Foundation that spans across all of the BU’s current and future Product lines – Speaker and Amplifiers Solutions, across different segments and regions.
Manage and maintain a roadmap of Product Lines that allows HARMAN to lead in the market. Focus the company on future growth areas that drive business value and deliver a strong ROI of platform investments.
Conduct market intelligence and assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
Develop and maintain an ecosystem of partners contributing back to the Business Unit
Define Make vs Buy options in upcoming technology areas that may be of interest to the BU as part of its growth strategies
Work with the strategy team and support them in identifying companies and support on due diligence
Work closely with Global Accounts to define Global and region-specific pursuit strategies. Ensure there is a close alignment between the Platform roadmap, technology enablers and the customer needs of now and future.
Support overall RFQ Engagements
Work closely with Finance Controlling and Engineering groups, Global customer Sales BUs to define and control the overall budget on platform and product investments, and to manage the portfolio of business to meet the Car Audio BU goals.
Monitor overall investments on platform technologies and demonstrate clear ROIs.
Help optimize Product (CPM) business cases by closely aligning the Platform and Product.
Work closely with marketing and business pursuit teams to help craft an effective marketing pitch for the platforms and support showcasing Platform solutions at different venues like CES, Geneva, and Technology days
Directly responsible for Platform Definition, Product Requirements definition, Business Development, Program management (for internal reference platform development), business sales team, and RFQ support teams.
Cradle to grave and support CPMs with technology and product updates for ongoing programs
Support for lifecycle across Requirements and Design
Contribute current knowledge and future vision of how technology and systems will enable business strategy, growth, and competitive positioning.
Assess and prioritize all emerging technologies and innovations that HARMAN needs to invest in so that it can remain ahead of its competitors and its clients. Develop a cohesive plan for technology development and deployment that incorporates the specific needs of each of the individual businesses.
Understand all aspects of the product lifecycle from cradle to grave, ensuring the program milestones happen on time, technologies launch successfully and software evolution strategies are in place to maximize ROI.

What You Need

20+ years of Product development experience.
20+ years managing customer projects, platforms, and end-to-end delivery experience
10+ years in automotive electronics development
Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience in driving and leading Platforms and core development, understanding the needs of program and product execution with the technical capability to guide strategically and manage resources
Business acumen, to gauge not just what can be done but to know what can be profitable, and a general manger perspective across different functions is a key requirement for this role. The ability to manage near-term R&D costs/risks with long-term product commercialization is a critical requirement for this position.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and constituents outside the engineering organization.
Have the ability to promote and explain technology initiatives to business leaders outside of the technology organization and to external partners and customers.
Experience leading a significant part of a technology and business pursuit team.
Must be a strategic technology leader. The selected individual must combine a solid technical foundation with forward-looking strategic skills to effectively develop a Platform strategy to enable HARMAN to capitalize on emerging technologies including emerging technology trends outside of HARMAN’s core domain.
Ability to think beyond the technology itself and will understand key business drivers that ensure technology investment will provide substantial value or improvements to customers.

What is Nice to Have

Master of Engineering in Computer Science or Information Technology or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Sound technical and methodical knowledge in all areas of Product Life Cycle Management
Strong experience in Product development and agile processes
Track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Track record of driving business value and growth
Teaming skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization, internally and externally.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel
Be willing to work in an office in Novi MI location

Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development such as, onsite café, fitness center, weekly massage, fitness classes, and other onsite events promoted by our Employee resource groups
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies
Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
Scholarship programs for employee family members

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Salary Ranges:

$ 240,000 - $ 352,000

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.

About the company

Harman International is a global leader in audio and connected technologies, serving automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. It designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of products, including audio systems, infotainment solutions, and enterprise automation. The company’s products work by integrating high-quality audio hardware with connected services and software—think car infotainment systems, premium home and portable audio, and enterprise automation tools—often featuring well-known brands such as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. Harman competes by leveraging its diverse brand portfolio, global reach, and emphasis on smart experiences and seamless connectivity across devices and vehicles, along with substantial investment in research and development. Its goal is to remain a leading provider of audio and connected technology, delivering integrated solutions that enhance entertainment, connectivity, and productivity for consumers and businesses alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$8B

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

September 2026 Micron agreements secure memory supply for AI-enabled vehicle programs.
HARMAN’s Arch Systems deployment cut defects 37% and improved OEE 6-8 points.
JBL Cove, Pulse 6, and BandBox show 2026 consumer-launch momentum.

What critics are saying

ZF ADAS integration starts now; execution slips can delay 3,750-employee onboarding.
Qualcomm, Continental, Bosch, and Google compress margins in cockpit and infotainment.
Automakers can unbundle audio and software suppliers, erasing HARMAN’s platform advantage.

What makes HARMAN International unique

Samsung-backed HARMAN combines JBL audio, cockpit software, and automotive engineering.
October 1, 2026 leadership shift puts Thomas Irawan over Automotive execution.
HARMAN’s ZF ADAS deal adds cameras, radars, and software to cockpit platforms.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Sick Leave
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%

Automotive World

Oct 20th, 2026

Harman Ready Aware wins AutoTech Breakthrough safety award.

Harman Ready Aware wins AutoTech Breakthrough safety award. AutoTech Breakthrough named Ready Aware its Driver Safety Solution of the Year, Harman's fourth consecutive win in the programme * October 20, 2026 Harman's Ready Aware, which warns drivers about hazards before they come into view, has been named Driver Safety Solution of the Year at the 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. The cloud-based system needs no extra sensors or hardware, and the award is Harman's fourth in a row from the programme. Ready Aware is a vehicle-to-network (V2N) software-as-a-service platform. It combines vehicle, road, traffic, weather and infrastructure data in the cloud to warn drivers of hazards beyond their line of sight. A confidence engine scores each event and filters out false positives to limit alert fatigue. The platform offers more than 15 use cases, including warnings of disabled vehicles, emergency braking ahead, slippery roads, lane closures and traffic signal changes. The system runs over existing 4G and 5G connectivity, so carmakers can add it without extra sensors or hardware and expand its features through software updates. Harman says it also helps carmakers meet relevant Euro NCAP criteria while letting them keep control of how the service is monetised. "Almost a quarter of U.S. traffic deaths and roughly half of injuries are related to intersections. Cameras and sensors can be limited by physical occlusions and, on their own, may not have access to information about upcoming signal changes or other traffic conditions," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough. Because the alerts travel over cellular networks, Ready Aware avoids the dedicated roadside and in-vehicle V2X hardware that has slowed direct vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. The same awards programme also named Indie Semiconductor's driver and occupant monitoring platform its In-Cabin Solution of the Year.

LSi Online

Oct 20th, 2026

Ruiz Campo to head Martin Professional North America sales.

Ruiz Campo to head Martin Professional North America sales. Published 20 October 2026 [USA] Harman Professional Solutions has announced the appointment of Pablo Ruiz Campo as Martin Professional's sales leader for North America. In this role, Campo will lead the strategy and execution for Harman's Martin Professional lighting business across the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence and strengthening key customer and channel partnerships. Campo brings more than 15 years of sales leadership and business development experience in the professional entertainment and lighting industries. Prior to joining Harman, he served as Americas sales manager at Signify Entertainment, where he was responsible for sales strategy and margin performance across North and South America while leading a team of key account and business development managers. Earlier in his career, Campo held several sales and key account leadership roles with Philips across the U.S., Latin America and Europe. "Pablo brings a strong combination of commercial leadership, international experience and deep knowledge of the professional lighting market to Martin," said Mike Schoen, vice president & general manager, North America, Harman Professional Solutions. "His experience developing sales strategies, leading teams and building customer and channel relationships across multiple markets will be valuable as we continue to grow the Martin business throughout the U.S. and Canada." "I'm excited to join Harman and become part of the Martin Professional team," said Campo. "Martin has a strong legacy in professional lighting, and I look forward to building on that foundation and helping shape the next chapter of the business in North America." Campo is based in Richardson, Texas. Weekly news headlines. Get weekly headlines straight to your inbox!

Edison Report

Oct 19th, 2026

HARMAN Professional Solutions announces Pablo Ruiz Campo as Martin Professional Sales Leader for North America.

HARMAN Professional Solutions announces Pablo Ruiz Campo as Martin Professional Sales Leader for North America. Ruiz Campo to lead HARMAN's Martin Professional lighting business across the U.S. and Canada, bringing more than 15 years of sales leadership and business development experience. NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA - HARMAN Professional Solutions, a global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, announces the appointment of Pablo Ruiz Campo as Martin Professional's Sales Leader for North America. In this role, Ruiz Campo will lead the strategy and execution for HARMAN's Martin Professional lighting business across the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence and strengthening key customer and channel partnerships. Ruiz Campo brings more than 15 years of sales leadership and business development experience in the professional entertainment and lighting industries. Prior to joining HARMAN, he served as Americas Sales Manager at Signify Entertainment, where he was responsible for sales strategy and margin performance across North and South America while leading a team of key account and business development managers. Earlier in his career, Ruiz Campo held several sales and key account leadership roles with Philips across the U.S., Latin America and Europe, building extensive international experience across the professional lighting industry. "Pablo brings a strong combination of commercial leadership, international experience and deep knowledge of the professional lighting market to Martin," said Mike Schoen, Vice President & General Manager, North America, HARMAN Professional Solutions. "His experience developing sales strategies, leading teams and building customer and channel relationships across multiple markets will be valuable as we continue to grow the Martin business throughout the U.S. and Canada." Ruiz Campo will lead the regional lighting sales team and work closely with HARMAN's Product Management, Marketing and Sales Leadership teams to advance commercial priorities and identify opportunities for continued business growth. His responsibilities will include strengthening relationships with customers and channel partners while expanding Martin Professional's presence across key lighting markets in North America. "I'm excited to join HARMAN and become part of the Martin Professional team," said Ruiz Campo. "Martin has a strong legacy in professional lighting, and I look forward to building on that foundation and helping shape the next chapter of the business in North America." Ruiz Campo is based in Richardson, Texas. About HARMAN Professional Solutions. HARMAN Professional Solutions engineers and manufactures audio, video, lighting and control (AVLC) products for entertainment and enterprise markets, including live performance, audio production, large venue, cinema, retail, corporate, education, government, hospitality, broadcast and more. With leading brands including JBL Professional(R), AKG(R), Martin(R), AMX(R), Soundcraft(R), BSS Audio(R), Crown(R), dbx Professional(R), FLUX::(R), and Lexicon Pro(R), Harman Professional delivers powerful, innovative and reliable solutions that are designed for world-class performance. Harman Professional Solutions is a Strategic Business Unit of Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. About Martin Professional. Martin Professional is a global leader in dynamic lighting and visual solutions for entertainment, architectural and commercial environments. With more than 30 years of design and technical excellence, Martin develops innovative lighting fixtures, atmospheric effects and control technologies that enable designers, integrators and creators to shape bold, immersive visual experiences. Trusted by lighting designers, rental companies and installers worldwide, Martin solutions are used across touring productions, television, performing arts, nightlife venues, houses of worship and architectural installations. From intimate spaces to large-scale global events, Martin helps transform environments and create inspiring moments through light and visual effects. Martin Professional is part of HARMAN Professional Solutions, a Strategic Business Unit of HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Windstream

Oct 15th, 2026

HARMAN Ready Aware Recognized as "Driver Safety Solution of the Year" by AutoTech Breakthrough

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Cameras and sensors can be limited by physical occlusions and, on their own, may not have access to information about upcoming signal changes or other traffic conditions," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AutoTech Breakthrough. "Ready Aware's software-defined model connects the intelligence already present in cities and connected vehicles, then delivers it to the driver as a timely, contextual alert. Ready Aware turns infrastructure data, vehicle telemetry and cloud analytics into actionable driver awareness - available today, scalable tomorrow, and quickly deployable." Making Safety More Proactive Ready Aware extends situational awareness beyond the driver's line of sight through a vehicle-to-network (V2N) solution that combines vehicle, road, traffic, weather and infrastructure data to deliver timely, contextual in-vehicle alerts. The end-to-end V2N SaaS solution provides early warnings about road, traffic and weather conditions, while helping automakers support relevant Euro NCAP assessment criteria. It offers more than 15 connected safety use cases across road hazards, vehicle hazards and traffic light information. Designed to complement existing ADAS, navigation and connected services, Ready Aware enables non-line-of-sight situational awareness through pre-integrated data APIs without the need for additional sensors or connectivity hardware. Automakers can leverage existing 4G/5G investments and deploy the cloud instance in their preferred OEM cloud environment. Flexible client-to-cloud or cloud-to-cloud integration supports paid connected experiences while allowing OEMs to retain monetization control. Turning Road Intelligence into Actionable Alerts At the core of Ready Aware is a cloud analytics and scoring layer that fuses vehicle, infrastructure and third-party feeds with digital twins to create a near real-time view of the driving environment. The Ready Aware Confidence Engine reduces noise and false positives, assigns confidence scores to events, and helps prioritize the most relevant alerts to the vehicle while minimizing distraction and alert fatigue. Drivers can receive alerts for disabled vehicles, emergency hard braking ahead, slippery roads, lane closures, traffic signal changes and Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory. The solution also supports vehicle-to-network-to-vehicle warnings, helping drivers navigate intersections and other complex situations with greater confidence. Because Ready Aware works with existing vehicle connectivity hardware and cloud infrastructure, automakers can deploy new connected safety features throughout a vehicle's life without requiring hardware upgrades. Its cloud-native flexibility supports evolving industry requirements for local hazard warnings while giving automakers a scalable path to expand software-defined safety services. These capabilities can lower deployment costs, support subscription-based connected services and enable continuous safety improvements through software updates. "Ready Aware gives automakers a flexible way to move connected vehicle safety from reactive intervention to proactive awareness. By transforming real-time road intelligence into timely, contextual alerts, Ready Aware helps drivers anticipate hazards before they come into view while giving automakers a scalable foundation to continuously enhance safety through software," said Suman Sehra, Global Head of Connectivity Product and Portfolio Management at HARMAN. "This recognition reflects HARMAN's vision for safer, more informed mobility." Recognizing Innovation Across Automotive Technology The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes excellence across automotive and transportation technology categories. Ready Aware's recognition highlights the role of software-defined, connected intelligence in helping drivers respond to hazards with greater context and confidence. With Ready Aware, HARMAN is helping drivers access timely context for safer decisions while giving automakers a scalable path to expand connected safety services through software. ABOUT HARMAN HARMAN is a global leader in Lifestyle Audio and Automotive technology. We create intelligent experiences that enrich people's lives on the road, in their homes, on the stage, and everywhere in between. Our iconic audio brands - including JBL(R), Harman Kardon(R), AKG(R), Bowers & Wilkins(R), Denon(R), and Marantz(R)- bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN's technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., HARMAN has approximately 26,000 employees around the world. About AutoTech Breakthrough Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics and more. For more information visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Jessica Sader Communications Manager, Automotive [email protected] KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA MICHIGAN SOUTH KOREA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY MOBILE/WIRELESS INTERNET DATA MANAGEMENT GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE SECURITY OTHER TRANSPORT TRANSPORT OTHER AUTOMOTIVE PUB: 10/15/2026 09:00 AM/DISC: 10/15/2026 09:03 AM You May Also Like

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Sep 29th, 2026

B&W 801 D5 speakers launched at Forests Hills' showroom today.

B&W 801 D5 speakers launched at Forests Hills' showroom today. September 29, 2026 Harman's Training Manager, APAC & Middle East, Frederic Filleul was in town to launch the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D5 floorstanders at the showroom of Forests Hills in Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, today. Frederic hosted the event and conducted a demo session with songs from the good ol' days till the present including some Chinese hits. He also explained the new technologies involved in making the B&W 801 D5, the flagship speakers in the 800 Series Diamond D5 range. Taking a question from the floor, he explained the making of the diamond tweeter using the chemical vapour deposition process and improvements in the crossover which resulted in smoother high frequencies. The event lasted from 2pm till 6pm and a steady stream of audiophiles attended. Also attending was singer Faye An Ying Fei who heard her tracks played on the demo system and also sang a song accompanied by music played on the demo system. Her songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Instagram. Influencer Una Yap was also present to promote the speakers. Una's handle on Instagram is duotian_yuxo and she is also on Xiaohongshu and Douyin. To book an appointment to audition the B&W 801 D5 speakers, call 012-2589079. Forests Hills B&W showroom is at No. 17, Jalan SS 21/56b, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya.

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Vice President Portfolio Management - Car Audio

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