HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

About the Role

New opportunity within our large Engineering organization for a Manager System Test as part of a new opening position in Connectivity Test Center. This role will be part of a new team based in Bucharest which will work closely with the wider team. This is a newly formed team. Our goal is to build out our Connectivity Test Coordinating team operating from our strategic site in Bucharest providing experienced and dynamic team members to support multiple roles across our portfolio of global projects. This is an extremely exciting time to get involved, to help develop and shape innovative technology and drive change throughout the organization.

What You Will Do

Line management responsibility for all assigned Harman test engineers at Harman Bucharest location.Functional Management of external system test contractors.Responsibility for location Bucharest dependent system test activities/deliveries for all Connectivity Test Center Domains.Steering, Planning, balancing resources, equipment, and tooling for the location.Performance evaluation, training, and development of the team members.Monitoring plans, timelines and milestones related to all Cluster deliverables.This includes monitoring individual and team metrics and performance versus targets.Identify and implement technical innovations and new strategies related to the System Test Region Europe targets.Ensure and strengthen team spirit and motivation.Ensuring quality standards (ASPICE, ASIL, ITF16949, …) for all processes at Connectivity Test Center.Engaging with other test teams across the global Connectivity Test teams, Business Units and ECE organization.Ensuring effective representation of the department’s interest within and outside of the Connectivity Test Center.

What You Need

Master’s degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent experience.Demonstrable record of appropriate leadership of development/test teams across different locations for 5+ years.Proven Experience in test methodologies, tools, and methods.Good knowledge in testing embedded systems.Expertise in working with distributed development teams.High sense of responsibility and ability to work under pressure.Business fluent in English.Efficiently meeting deadlines, schedules, and target dates.Willingness to travel according to project needs.

What is Nice to Have

Strong Know-How of technical/automotive standards in infotainment or telematics software projects.Technical expertise in area of Automotive and Telematic.Integrity: keeping promises, following through commitments, demonstrating values expected to others.Strong interpersonal communication skills including negotiation and influencing.Ability to manage difficult situations.Good decision-making skills.Excellent task and time management.

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel (0-20% of time), domestic and international, depending on the project necessities.Be willing to work in an office environment.Fluent in commercial and technical English.High sense of responsibility.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

What We Offer

Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturersUse HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKGAre encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.

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.