About the RoleAs a Harman Car Audio Business Lead, you will join the Car Audio Business Unit within the Automotive Division at HARMAN International. You will partner with a team dedicated to defining, designing, and developing emerging sound system architectures, products, and experiences.You will work in a fast-paced environment, in conjunction with Harman's innovation and technology team, research and UX design team, and our world-class Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing teams. Based on emerging market needs and consumer behaviors, you will define the overall product strategy, families, roadmaps, business model, development, and launch plans for a future generation of Harman-branded sound systems, based on an entirely new system approach and architecture. You will use these outcomes to manage component-level product managers and delivery leads in their roles defining and delivering on component product strategies and roadmaps for our global markets.Your TeamYou will grow and directly manage a ~50+ member Product Management Scope Team + New Product/Platform Engineering Delivery team over the next 18 months, responsible for delivering this new product to market. You and your team will also be expected to lead with influence and work with additional cross-functional team members drawn from all relevant functions within the business in a matrix organization. This team will be empowered and aligned around company objectives. Excellent communication and leadership skills will be key to success.In the Business Lead Role, you will be responsible for consumer-centric, OEM partner-empathic, new system definition and roadmaps, which will service our entire car global audio portfolio. You will be required to create compelling and differentiated system propositions based on product fit: market needs, consumer segments, customer fit, and technical feasibility; aligned to co-developed component product strategies and roadmaps, while ensuring system performance delivery via the overall and component product roadmaps, from ideation to end of life. You will cultivate and nurture ongoing product maturation and fit new technologies, architectures, consumer demands, and customer requirements, to keep our house of brands, branded systems, and non-branded business relevant, desirable, and profitable now and in the future. You will develop and maintain a business view ensuring target profitability for these new systems.This position will require a close partnership with HARMAN customer groups. With a focus on being the voice of the customer, you will be responsible for anticipating market needs and ensuring requirements are fed into the global management framework. You will play a key role in crafting and supporting customer pitches and partner relationship management. Both Global and Regional insights will be critical in driving success. The successful candidate will be highly organized and skilled at inspiring and driving their team, prioritizing activities to meet deadlines, and removing noise to effectively communicate with executive management.What You Will Do<ul><li>Identify gaps and generate new ideas contributing to improved consumer experience while addressing OEM partner pain points and needs, meeting Harman's business goals, and maturing our brand promises.</li><li>Find and define OEM-winning system, product, and brand value proposition opportunities that differentiate HARMAN from our competitors and increase revenue and margins.</li><li>Define and translate Proofs of Concept, consumer insights, customer feedback, and technology roadmaps into cohesive branded system definitions and support component productization, marketing, and partnership work streams, with a rolling 2-3-year iterative product roadmap and release calendar.</li><li>Manage structured review of branded system concepts with the objectives defined by the 2-3-year plan. Adapt to and manage change as a key strategic direction of the company, and respond rapidly to market opportunities that arise.</li><li>Deliver overarching system and individually branded system-level MRD and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.</li><li>Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick time-to-market and optimal resources.</li><li>Analyze appropriate market data and extract technology, system architecture, and product trends for Harman, and define necessary system requirements including performance, content, features/products, pricing, and SOP timing.</li><li>Leverage technologies within and outside of HARMAN to develop lasting and winning relationships to benefit the unique nature of the diverse HARMAN business.</li><li>Develop the core value proposition, brand and system positioning, and messaging for the Harman house of branded systems, the individual branded systems used by our OEM partners, and those targeted for new pursuits.</li><li>Identify the Go-To-Market strategies for all branded audio systems (10-15 individual brand activations at major OEMs).</li><li>Create buy-in for the branded system vision, both internally and with key external partners.</li><li>Drive branded system early development (ideation, MRD/PRD, PoC, pre-RFQ, pre-development).</li><li>Support pursuits and RFQs, product development, and launch, including working with engineering, marketing, public relations team, executives, and other product management team members.</li><li>Develop sales tools and collateral, leveraging our marketing teams.</li><li>Brief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings and dedicated training sessions.</li><li>Define branded system cost targets in cooperation with the customer groups and component product management colleagues.</li><li>Recommend list pricing, with accompanying competitive and margin analysis (high-level business case generation in cooperation with our finance teams).</li></ul>What You Need<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business Degree with practical sound domain experience.</li><li>10+ years of sound system hardware and software architecture, design, and development experience.</li><li>10+ years of product management experience. Demonstrated success with B2B or B2B2C products.</li><li>3+ years of automotive experience and agile-based technology development/delivery experience.</li><li>3+ years of wearable and connectivity module architecture and product development experience.</li><li>Demonstrated success or strong demonstrated aptitude for meshing multiple information streams (B2B customer voice, consumer insights, internal business targets, and new technologies into distinct brand promises), into system-level strategies and proposals, while leveraging underlying platform or business efficiencies.</li><li>Knowledge and curiosity to stay abreast of market trends across industries.</li><li>Strong customer orientation through credibility with the customer as a trusted, collaborative, and productive partner.</li><li>Experience working in a matrix, global, cross-functional organization by collaborating with key stakeholders in sales, product operations, marketing, and engineering.</li><li>Proven record of developing product and marketing strategies and effectively communicating recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Solid technical background and hands-on experience in software development. Automotive experience is an advantage.</li><li>Appreciation for UX and design.</li></ul>What is Nice to Have<ul><li>Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration.</li><li>Entrepreneurial experience.</li><li>3+ years of experience working in the sound software domain (voice, audio, noise management).</li><li>Senior Pre-Sales or Business development experience.</li><li>Experience with branded audio system design, definition, and development.</li></ul>What Makes You Eligible<ul><li>Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international travel.</li><li>Be willing to work in an office in the Novi, MI office (up to 25% domestic and international travel).</li><li>Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.).</li><li>An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.</li><li>Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.</li><li>On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development such as on-site cafe, fitness center, weekly massage, fitness classes, and other onsite events promoted by our Employee resource groups.</li><li>Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies.</li><li>Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.</li><li>"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.</li><li>Scholarship programs for employee family members.</li></ul>
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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:The Product Manager for NMB Technologies Corporation is accountable for the development and achievement of the annual operating plan of a specific business unit; for the direction and oversight of the business unit’s strategies, objectives, policies and expenses; for product education and for the effective management of the business unit team to accomplish business objectives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Market Opportunity Assessment - Continually assess the total available market (TAM), total serviceable market (TSAM), and size of available market opportunity (= TAM - TSAM) for specified product(s) in conjunction with the marketing department. </li><li>Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking - regular competitive analysis and benchmarking and research industry trends in conjunction with the marketing department.</li><li>Prepare a quarterly summary report for specified products.</li><li>Product & Business Strategy Development - Understand current business unit research, strategies, and new product development and incorporate them into product and business strategies as appropriate for NMB Technologies Corporation.</li><li>Product Marketing Strategy Development - Develop and recommend product and business strategies (including pricing strategies) to encompass sales channels and market approaches for specified product(s) in conjunction with marketing and sales. </li><li>Product Development Recommendations -Develop product road maps and make recommendations and get buy-in from the division to produce new products or upgrade current products. </li><li>Product Marketing Sales Tools Development- Develop, document, and deliver product strategies, product technical knowledge, and selling tools to assist the sales group in meeting corporate sales objectives. </li><li>Product Launch - Manage new product launches. </li><li>Develop and achieve annual operating plan and market share objectives for the business unit in conjunction with sales and marketing.</li><li>Manage business unit SG&A expenses associated with business unit operations. </li><li>Supervision & Management - Effectively manage a business unit team to accomplish business objectives. This would include staffing up to planned workforce levels, setting and documenting performance expectations, assessing training needs and developing training plans, providing regular performance feedback, and coaching as needed, setting up compensation plans, ensuring minimal task interference, and conducting performance and development reviews.</li><li>Actively participate as a contributing member of the company’s senior leadership team. </li><li>Perform other duties as related to the job function as required. </li><li>Travel - Travel required up to 25% - 50%; the majority will be domestic, with some international.</li></ul> JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree required,</li><li>Business or a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree preferred,</li><li>5 years of progressive post-bachelor experience in related occupancy</li><li>8 Years experience in OEM sales and/or sales, product, or business unit management; demonstrated leadership skills</li><li>Strong product management skills and demonstrated track record of achievements</li><li>Extensive experience with technical products and the engineering & manufacturing processes associated with these products</li><li>Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in critical business situations</li><li>High level of capability working in an international organization</li><li>Has shown a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and determination in overcoming challenging situations</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li><li>Proven ability to maintain close working relationships with overseas teams worldwide and avoid/overcome roadblocks to the projects of the product, highly required.</li><li>Business-level Japanese speaking is a required</li></ul> SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:10+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:A normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office, and ability to conduct a normal amount of work on a computer.SALARYAt NMB, the pay band for this role is between $116,417.00 and $174,625.00 annually, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay is a part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range of the pay band process. This offers you the opportunity to progress as you continue to grow and develop your career at NMB. BENEFITS<ul><li>401(K)</li><li>Safe Harbor</li><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Dental Insurance</li><li>Vision Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance & AD&D</li><li>Healthcare & Dependent Care Spending Accounts</li><li>Short-Term Disability</li><li>Long-Term Disability</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Sick Leave Benefits</li><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul> SCHEDULENMB offers flexible work schedules to create a better work/life balance. WORK AUTHORIZATION (REQUIRED)Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. DISCLAIMERReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors – at a minimum.

**Job Requisition ID #** 24WD80221 **Position Overview** This is a senior Product Management role reporting to the Sr. Director of Data Product Management in the Enterprise Systems and Experience (ESE) Function which is Autodesk's Information Technology (IT) organization. The Data Products & Insights Product Domain's mission is to empower key Autodesk functions such as Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Sales, People & People experiences through actionable insights, automation, self-service, and scalable data capabilities. Autodesk is looking for a Group Product Manager with deep experience in enterprise data management services and systems, 3rd party data and enrichment services, insights, and data platforms to join the newly formed Data Products and Insights Product Management Group within ESE. **You will partner with all our GTM teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success)** , global revenue operations and Finance to develop, and evolve our enterprise data products and insights. We are looking for someone with strong people management background You will be located in the US. Role can be remote or hybrid. **Responsibilities** + Drive the vision and strategy for the Enterprise Data Management product groups within the Data Products & Insights Domain in furthering company goals and objectives + Develop deep expertise across GTM teams and a deep understanding of their needs and insights into high impact opportunities + Hire, develop and retain high-performing talent; inspire and scale teams to develop and innovate on new solutions and capabilities + Through inspired product group leads, oversee and actively drive delivery of roadmap commitments in partnership with Eng with Product Management accountable for landing business impact as the "CEO of product capability set." + Actively seek new business opportunities by forming lasting relationships with key business leaders from across GTM teams, Finance and global revenue operations + Define and publish rolling 12-month roadmaps for your product groups aligned to our goals, prioritizing the most important problems that will drive the biggest impact for Autodesk + Define OKRs including the measurement methodology, baseline, and targets by quarter, supported by a high confidence roadmap to land the committed business impact + Ensure understanding and strategic partnership through regular interlocks, 1:1s and stakeholder management best practices Minimum Qualifications + 10+ years of experience in Product Management + 8+ years of experience hiring, developing and retaining high-performing product managers driving high-impact solutions and products + 8-10 years of experience driving strategy, vision, and implementation of enterprise data management services and systems, 3rd party data and enrichment services, insights, and data platforms, partnering with enterprise architects, engineering, and multiple stakeholders (business, legal, compliance) + Excellent spoken and written communication skills with an ability to state things simply and persuasively for a variety of audiences - internal, external, business, and technical + Exceptional planning, facilitation, dependency management, risk management & analysis skills + BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent **Preferred Qualifications** + MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent + Experience working with geographically diverse teams and remote employees a plus + Technical fluency; understanding and discussing architectural concepts, schedule tradeoffs, and new opportunities with technical team members. + You take risks and can make quick decisions + You can take vague requirements, clarify, and drive them to execution #LI-DV1 **Learn More** **About Autodesk** Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When youre an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! **Benefits** From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/ **Salary transparency** Salary is one part of Autodesks competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $163,200 and $264,000. Offers are based on the candidates experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. **Equal Employment Opportunity** At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. **Diversity & Belonging** We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging **Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?** Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

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