Harman International

Director, Luxury Audio Product Strategy & Planning

Northridge - California, USA · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategyRoadmappingSalesResearchLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic SpeakingAdaptability

About the role

This role is responsible for shaping the product vision & strategy and translating it into a rolling 3-year product roadmap.
This position ensures the products launched in the markets meet both consumers' needs, as well as business objectives.
The position also requires presenting, influencing, and negotiating with regional product marketing teams, sales teams, and regional leaders.

Steer Cross-Functional Execution and Product Development: Lead cross-functional teams-including Design, R&D, Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality-to translate business needs into functional and operational strategies.
Guide the execution of product roadmaps to deliver market-winning propositions
Master Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full product lifecycle-from roadmap planning and release management to launch, post-launch support, upgrades, and end-of-life transitions.
Ensure consistent execution across all stages and maintain alignment with cross-functional stakeholders to address product-related issues efficiently
Lead and Develop High-Performing Product Teams: Manage and mentor the Global Product Line Management (GPLM) team.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance evaluations, and Lead and guide portfolio team.
Build a strong talent pipeline and prepare succession plans for key roles.
Collaborate with finance and regional teams to improve EBIT and support strategic decision-making.
Manage Risk and Adapt to Market Changes: Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact product success.
Drive Sales Enablement and Customer Engagement: Partner with global sales and marketing teams to develop and execute sell-in and sell through plans for the products being developed.

Strong ability to connect with both engineering and end-users.
End-to-End Product Leadership Experience: 10+ years of experience in product strategy, planning, creation, and marketing-ideally in consumer electronics or audio.

10+ years of experience in product strategy, planning, creation, and marketing-ideally in consumer electronics or audio.

Develop Annual Business Plans and Brand Positioning
Create annual business plans across all product lines with clear brand positioning and winning value propositions.
Develop Annual Business Plans and Brand Positioning; Create annual business plans across all product lines with clear brand positioning and winning value propositions.

Competitive wellness benefits
Access to HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria
Develop and communicate a compelling product vision that aligns with the Business Unit's long-term strategy and overall company goals.
Ability to define long-term product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps.
Lead Global Product Roadmaps and Innovation Planning: Own the global product strategy and vision, including the creation of rolling 3-year product roadmaps.
Drive innovation by identifying new consumer benefit areas and translating them into actionable product concepts that expand market share and margins
Champion the development of breakthrough products that open new market spaces and deliver clear consumer benefits

The product planning, product proposition, and pricing strategy to align with company strategy and financial objectives.
Conduct business reviews with strategic customers.

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