Executive Director, Product Manangement and Innovation, CA Software Experience Products

Your Team

You will lead a global team of senior product managers and regional product leaders responsible for software products and experiences that accelerate strategic business growth. Through influence, technical expertise, and strong business leadership, you will drive alignment across a global matrix organization, strengthen product management capabilities, and ensure product teams are focused on delivering measurable commercial and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
  • Define and execute the multi-year vision and roadmap for software-based in-cabin experiences, including audio, personalization, AI, and immersive media.
  • Drive adoption of software-defined vehicle architectures and scalable edge-to-cloud platforms.
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and influence OEM product strategies.
  • Establish and continuously improve product management processes, tools, and governance.
• Product & Technology Leadership
  • Define software platforms and experiences that support both branded and OEM solutions.
  • Lead product strategy across cloud, embedded systems, AI/ML, vehicle networking, and connected services.
  • Ensure alignment between technology investments, customer needs, and business objectives.
  • Partner across HARMAN to identify new technology and business opportunities.
• Commercialization & Growth
  • Own portfolio revenue, profitability, and contribution to annual business objectives.
  • Define global go-to-market, pricing, packaging, and monetization strategies.
  • Support strategic customer engagement, innovation programs, and RFQ positioning.
  • Build ecosystem partnerships that expand platform value and market reach.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Own the complete product lifecycle from strategy through launch and ongoing optimization.
  • Drive execution with engineering, design, and program management teams.
  • Ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and automotive-grade software solutions.
  • Establish and manage business and product performance metrics.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and develop a world-class global product management organization.
  • Serve as an executive partner to OEM customers and strategic technology partners.
  • Align stakeholders across engineering, sales, UX, brand, finance, and customer teams.
  • Champion customer-centric decision-making and product excellence.

Requirements

• 15+ years of product management leadership experience, including ownership of complex global portfolios.
• Proven success building and scaling enterprise software platforms.
• Deep expertise in software, cloud, embedded systems, AI/ML, and connected products.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in monetization and go-to-market execution.
• Experience in automotive, mobility, or related technology industries.
• Exceptional ability to translate customer, market, and technology insights into business strategy.
• Proven success leading global, cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business with relevant domain expertise.

Qualifications

• Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international.
• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI. This role is based in Novi, MI and requires the individual to be based in the area.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 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 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.

• Paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fertility support and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.

Pay

$210,000 - $308,000. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need.

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.