Job Description

General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Additional Location:
Boblingen - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Strategy and M&A
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P4
Job ID:
R-51674-2026

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Description & Requirements

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 the Strategy Manager within the Strategic Business Unit Intelligent Cockpit, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction, the portfolio strategy and driving growth of the Intelligent Cockpit business.

We are looking for a team member with the right mix of experience in strategy (consulting, research, strategy departments) and portfolio/ product management plus solid technical understanding of the Automotive Electronics industry (Compute Units, Displays, Software).

To succeed in this role, you need to be a strong collaborator, open-minded, and able to build positive relationships across teams and functions, especially in a remote-working and hybrid setting. You need to have a high sense of ownership and intrinsic motivation to drive your topic ahead independently. The role does not include direct team management responsibilities.

Your Team

We are the Strategy Team of the SBU Intelligent Cockpit and lead the strategy practice of the SBU – from strategy development and communication to implementation in close collaboration with the leadership team and cross-functional teams throughout the Automotive division.

Together, we develop new ideas and processes, drive innovation, establish partnerships and actively shape the future of our business unit – with passion, team spirit, and a clear focus on impact.

What You Will Do

• Drive Strategic initiatives: Act as a point of contact for strategic initiatives involving in-cabin technologies across our portfolio (e.g., Visual Experiences (Displays, Head-up Displays), Cockpit Domain Controller/ In-Vehicle infotainment Hardware and Software, Central Compute Unite, Automotive Software Solutions and Products).
• Support the teams hands-on with expertise, facilitation, strategy drafting and project management. Actively guide strategy development and strategy execution. Be open to spending certain time periods fully on individual topics to help ramp up strategic initiatives as key contributor and/or project lead. Do this by working within our MS Teams environment, Office suite, facilitating on site and virtual workshop (using e.g. Figjam) and applying AI to our strategy work.

• Leverage our tools to act data driven: Use market research, data, and insight to understand target audiences, competitors, shape strategic thinking and drive tactical execution. Be a proficient user of our tools such as Market Intel database, Qlik (Power BI), Saleforce, MS Copilot.

• Communicate and receive feedback on our strategy: Contribute to the development and communication of clear, data-driven strategy documents and presentations. Bring our strategy out to the Automotive division in different formats, that we define and host as a team.

• Establish customer centricity: leverage and build up relationships with strategy and product management departments at our key customers together with the relevant customer account, business and product teams. Gather insights into their strategic roadmaps and leverage those to drive innovation and generate business ideas for our portfolio.

• Foster excellent collaboration and a culture of belonging: Build and maintain strong working relationships across different departments and with external partners. Collaborate closely with our partner team portfolio, product, engineering, innovation, technology and strategy teams to support the SBU IC’s alignment with the overall Automotive Strategy

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: strategy, consulting, product management, portfolio management, business development, technical marketing or a related area.
• Experience in Automotive, preferably with in-cabin technology (e.g., Computing units, displays, software)
• Strong business acumen and experience in developing strategies
• Proficiency in Excel (XLS), PowerPoint (PPTX), and experience with tools such as Qlik and Salesforce for data analysis and reporting. First experience and openness to using AI tools in daily work
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics in a clear and approachable way.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with strong project management capabilities
• Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, global environments
• Fluent English language skills; German language skills are a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).
• Willingness to work in a hybrid (office + remote teams) environment.

What We Offer

• 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 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.

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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!
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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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