Senior Technical Program Manager

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

As the Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be managing multiple large global complex technology-centric projects. You will be driving successful implementation, enhancing processes and governance for all assigned digital programs to achieve the outcomes and realize the expected benefits. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Your Team

You will be reporting to the Senior Director, PMO.

What You Will Do

• Simultaneously lead and manage multiple large (greater than $500,000 budget) complex technology-centric global projects.

• Lead the end-to-end management of digital programs per project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Assemble project team, identify needed resources, assign responsibilities, and develop comprehensive project plans and ensure successful completion of project deliverables.

• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors throughout the life cycle of the program.

• Interface with all levels of management and staff to provide strategic and tactical advice on project planning and execution and keep management informed.

• Leverage the program governance model to influence decision-making and minimize risk to the program. Identify potential risks and threats to current and future programs and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

• Ensure all IT projects adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to identify and deliver solutions that mitigate risks related to data privacy, security and other regulatory requirements.

• Monitor project performance metrics and develop contingency plans to achieve desired outcomes

What You Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 10+ years of experience working with IT software application delivery.

• Proven experience managing digital application programs with all aspects of the software development lifecycle using one or more project management methodologies (for example, Agile, Waterfall). Knowledge of IT system concepts and how they impact business processes.

• Strong business acumen, industry, and domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units (Example: SAP FICO, legal, supply chain and/or analytics-related project experience).

• Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management or Professional (PMP) certification, Agile Practitioner or Leader Certification.

What is Nice to Have

• Program management skills and experience, plus significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application. Well-versed in Change Management and Release Management Processes.

• Experience in working to introduce agile/SCRUM into organizations.

• Prior S4HANA implementation experience.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.

• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI or Richardson, TX (hybrid).

• Successfully able to complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.

• An 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.

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.

• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).

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