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Principal Engineer and Delivery Manager

HARMAN India International Pvt Ltd (JBL)·Posted 1 week ago

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IN

About the Role

Role Overview:
As a Principal Engineer - Delivery Manager at HARMAN, you will assume end-to-end ownership of product delivery and product line execution for various Ready Connect product families. Your role will involve anchoring delivery on both hardware and software baselines, driving reuse, quality, and velocity across the assigned portfolio. Additionally, you will establish and scale a cybersecurity-first, CI/CD-driven test automation and pre-compliance lab, accelerating regulatory/OEM approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Own delivery for FFRD+BKC across various product families, ensuring release readiness, and conformance to BMS M Gates and PSR thresholds

  • • Co-own hardware and software roadmaps, balance platform strategy with customer-specific demands, and maintain ALM traceability

  • • Direct System, HW, SW, Security, Integration, Validation, and Certification teams to deliver gold-quality BKCs validated on reference FFRDs

  • • Engage key customers to identify engineering requirements, contribute to RFQ proposals, and deliver key POCs and demos to improve customer experience

  • • Lead new customer acquisition, own technical leadership for RFIs/RFQs/CRs, and engage C/Director-level customer stakeholders

  • • Direct & lead the engineering team responsible for both hardware & software components, foster a collaborative work environment, and provide guidance to team members

  • • Embed DevSecOps practices, coordinate ISO 21434/UNECE R155 readiness, and align TARA/CSMS with product releases

  • • Design, commission, and operate a Pre-Compliance Lab for FFRD+BKC, enable multi-fixture benches for testing, and forge partnerships with ecosystem partners

  • • Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicate project updates effectively, and identify potential risks to project delivery

  • • Willingness to travel up to 30% domestic and 15% international travel, familiar with software process standards, and ability to work independently and with strong communication skills
  • Qualifications Required:

  • • Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration) or equivalent work experience

  • • 812 years of experience in product development and delivery management, with a track record of successful project deliveries

  • • 3+ years of software development experience in the automotive electronic field and 3+ years of software project lead or management work experience

  • • Strong leadership and team management skills, in-depth knowledge of agile development methodologies, and excellent communication skills

  • • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • (Note: Any additional details of the company were not included in the provided job description.) Role Overview:
    As a Principal Engineer - Delivery Manager at HARMAN, you will assume end-to-end ownership of product delivery and product line execution for various Ready Connect product families. Your role will involve anchoring delivery on both hardware and software baselines, driving reuse, quality, and velocity across the assigned portfolio. Additionally, you will establish and scale a cybersecurity-first, CI/CD-driven test automation and pre-compliance lab, accelerating regulatory/OEM approvals.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • • Own delivery for FFRD+BKC across various product families, ensuring release readiness, and conformance to BMS M Gates and PSR thresholds

  • • Co-own hardware and software roadmaps, balance platform strategy with customer-specific demands, and maintain ALM traceability

  • • Direct System, HW, SW, Security, Integration, Validation, and Certification teams to deliver gold-quality BKCs validated on reference FFRDs

  • • Engage key customers to identify engineering requirements, contribute to RFQ proposals, and deliver key POCs and demos to improve customer experience

  • • Lead new customer acquisition, own technical leadership for RFIs/RFQs/CRs, and engage C/Director-level customer stakeholders

  • • Direct & lead the engineering team responsible for both hardware & software components, foster a collaborative work environment, and provide guidance to team members

  • • Embed DevSecOps practices, coordinate ISO 21434/UNECE R155 readiness, and align TARA/CSMS with product releases

  • • Design, commission, and operate a Pre-Compliance Lab for FFRD+BKC, enable multi-fixture benches for testing, and forge partnerships with ecosystem partners

  • • Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, communicate project updates effectively, and identify potential risks to project delivery

  • • Willingness to travel up to 30% domestic and 15% international travel, familiar with software process standards, and ability to work independently and with strong communication skills
  • Qualifications Required:

  • • Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration) or equivalent work experience

  • • 812 years of experience in product developme
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