Staff Manager – Technical Program Management

Introduction: 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 a Technical IT Program Manager, you will lead large-scale software engineering and digital platform initiatives that support automotive solutions and enterprise platforms. You will be responsible for driving program strategy, execution, and governance across cloud-native applications, platform engineering, and software development programs. This role requires deep technical expertise in software systems, along with the ability to align engineering execution with business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, transformational software engineering programs across cloud-native platforms and distributed systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program governance, stakeholder communications, and executive-level reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, architecture, and business teams to ensure software delivery aligns with strategic business goals.
• Manage program scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent software development initiatives.
• Drive the development and delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software systems and platforms.
• Oversee system integration efforts involving microservices, APIs, and cloud-based architectures.
• Champion the adoption of Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies across engineering teams.
• Establish and monitor engineering delivery metrics, including velocity, quality, and release predictability, to measure program performance.
• Ensure compliance with software quality standards, security best practices, and SDLC governance
• You will report directly to the Director, Digital Strategy – Software Engineering.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 15+ years of experience in IT/software engineering, with 5+ years in program or portfolio management
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, system design, and cloud-native architectures
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale software development or platform engineering programs
• Proficiency in Agile/SAFe methodologies, SDLC, and DevOps practices
• Experience managing distributed engineering teams in global delivery environments
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage program financials, forecasting, and resource planning

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications
• Experience in automotive software ecosystems (connected platforms, digital cockpits, or mobility solutions)
• Exposure to microservices architecture, APIs, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 5%, domestically and/or internationally, as required by client engagements
• Willingness to work from the Bangalore office

What We Offer

• HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
• 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

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.