Harman International Industries
Software Product Manager, Audio Video Install Job at Harman International Indust
Harman International Industries, Richardson, TX, United States, 75080
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
The Professional Solutions division is looking for an experienced and innovative Software Product Manager to perform the definition, development, and lifecycle management of our suite of Audio/Video/Control integration software. This includes revenue producing and revenue enabling solutions. You will be working closely with the Sr. Product Manager of Software to develop portfolio strategies in line with the long-term strategic vision for this segment. As a Software Product Manager for HARMAN Professional Solutions, you will drive cross-functional teams to bring new products and new features to market that will be used every day by AV professionals all over the world in a wide variety of venues including stadiums, arenas, airports, hotels, cruise ships, convention centers, casinos, restaurants, retail stores, schools, corporate offices, government facilities, and more. You will work closely with our research and development teams to deconstruct problems into actionable items, assist in creating an execution plan, and then will work to keep teams on track.
What You Will Do
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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.
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
The Professional Solutions division is looking for an experienced and innovative Software Product Manager to perform the definition, development, and lifecycle management of our suite of Audio/Video/Control integration software. This includes revenue producing and revenue enabling solutions. You will be working closely with the Sr. Product Manager of Software to develop portfolio strategies in line with the long-term strategic vision for this segment. As a Software Product Manager for HARMAN Professional Solutions, you will drive cross-functional teams to bring new products and new features to market that will be used every day by AV professionals all over the world in a wide variety of venues including stadiums, arenas, airports, hotels, cruise ships, convention centers, casinos, restaurants, retail stores, schools, corporate offices, government facilities, and more. You will work closely with our research and development teams to deconstruct problems into actionable items, assist in creating an execution plan, and then will work to keep teams on track.
What You Will Do
- Introduce new (and continuously improve) software solutions through cross-functional collaboration with other internal teams including Engineering, UX, Sales, Marketing, and Tech Support.
- Conduct market research through a combination of direct customer interaction and engagement with market research agencies.
- Maintain personal expertise in the professional audio/visual industry, the company's current software products, and competitive offerings.
- Strategically manage the product development roadmap to maximize the company's market share and profitability, ideating the nature and scope of future products.
- Guide the development of wireframes and designs that articulate the product vision.
- Define detailed epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring a seamless handoff to developers so they can successfully bring the product vision to life.
- Support regional sales directors in the successful launch and messaging of new products and features, including train-the-trainer activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Management.
- Hands-on experience within the professional installed AV industry, with knowledge of DSP, amplification, and common networked AV transport and control standards such as Dante, AES67, AVB, and others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- The ability to define and prioritize product features, with experience in design, user testing, and prototyping.
- Experience leading cross-functional and cross-company teams to deliver products on tight deadlines, with a combination of technical knowledge and business acumen to gauge what can be done and what can be profitable.
- World-class communication, presentation, and listening skills, with the versatility to effectively engage with engineering, sales, and customers. This includes strong story-telling skills as a public speaker in front of large, senior groups.
- A mindset of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, results orientation, and teamwork.
- Proficiency with UI/UX design-related tools such as Figma, XD, Sketch, Photoshop, etc.
- Proficiency with Jira.
- Product Management experience specifically for software, having built digital SaaS products from the ground up.
- A strong understanding of computer science and software development practices, with familiarity with languages and protocols such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Groovy, XML, and JSON.
- Technical training and instructional design experience.
- Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX (Hybrid and Virtual also available).
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
- 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.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
- "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
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#LI-Hybrid
#LI-Remote
Salary Ranges:
$ 0 - $ 0
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.