Director, Program Management Excellence

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Location:

US_Novi_30001

Cabot Drive Job Family:

Sales Worker Type Reference:

Regular -

Permanent Pay Rate Type:

Salary Career Level:

P5

Job ID:

R-52808-2026

Apply Facebook LinkedIn X Email Description & Requirements About the Role As Program Excellence Lead , you are responsible for strengthening the effectiveness of program execution across the Global Customer Group (GCG) by defining execution standards, ensuring consistent adoption, and intervening when delivery performance is at risk. You establish the standards that define what good program execution looks like , ensure those standards are applied across program portfolios, and engage directly in complex or high-risk delivery situations to restore stability and prevent escalation. Your impact is measured not only by the frameworks you define but by improved delivery outcomes across the program portfolio , including stronger program health, earlier risk identification, and reduction of RED programs. In partnership with Program Management, Quality, and Customer Group leadership, you act as the global authority for program execution standards , ensuring both preventative governance and hands-on intervention when required. Your Team You are part of the Customer Excellence organization and operate as the senior authority on program execution standards across the Global Customer Group . You lead through influence across Program Management, Quality / PMO, Customer Account Management (CAM), Engineering, Operations, and Finance , and act as a global escalation point for complex delivery execution challenges . Over time, the capability may expand to include regional program excellence resources embedded within customer groups to support local program teams and ensure consistent adoption of global execution standards. What You Will Do Define and Institutionalize Program Execution Standards Define the standards that describe how programs should be executed across HARMAN Automotive , including expectations for governance discipline, program health transparency, escalation timing, and leadership behaviors. Ensure standards are consistently adopted across customer groups and program portfolios. Ensure execution frameworks translate into measurable delivery improvements . Partner with Program Management leaders to embed standards into daily execution, identify systemic delivery gaps, and influence leadership decisions that improve program outcomes. Drive Adoption and Impact of Program Excellence Frameworks Monitor Program Health and Intervene in High-Risk Programs Maintain visibility into program health across the portfolio and engage directly in programs facing elevated risk. Diagnose systemic execution issues, coordinate cross-functional recovery plans, and support leadership teams in restoring delivery stability before escalation occurs. Align Execution Governance with PLM and Quality Processes Partner with Product Launch Quality (PLQ) and PMO teams to ensure alignment between

PLM200 / PLM300

governance and execution practices . While Quality owns process compliance and audits, Program Excellence ensures execution effectiveness beyond process adherence . Drive Continuous Improvement Across Program Delivery Capture lessons learned from delivery execution and translate them into improved standards, governance practices, and leadership expectations across the program portfolio. Ensure insights from program execution are systematically incorporated into pursuit, commercial, and program management practices. What You Need Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , Business, or a related field 10+ years of experience in automotive program management, product development, or delivery leadership roles Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, cross-functional program execution, and delivery risk management Proven ability to influence leaders across a global matrix organization and resolve complex delivery challenges What is Nice to Have Master's Degree in Engineering or Business PMP certification Experience in complex automotive hardware and software product development programs Experience working across global customer portfolios and program organizations What Makes You Eligible Willingness to travel 30% of the time Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and applicable screen ings . Willing to work in an office in Novi, MI (Hybrid) What We Offer 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 Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development Pay Transparency $ 161,250 - $ 236,500 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. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in 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, and more.

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