Director Project Management - EMEA at Harman · Amsterdam…

Director Project Management - EMEA

Location: Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Netherlands

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 every day.

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

You will join our Project Management department in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:

Director Project Management - EMEA

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

The Director of Project Management - EMEA Consumer Audio is responsible for the regional coordination of project requests and execution, for Consumer Audio. This person will keep projects on track for Consumer Audio EMEA, supporting the VP & GM, EMEA for Consumer Audio SBU. The PMO ensures projects are developed to the highest standards, in coordination with regional, divisional and corporate goals, in close collaboration with the wider global functions. In addition the role is part of the EMEA consumer Management Team.

This role reports to the VP & GM, EMEA - Consumer Audio SBUand will include supervision of 1 senior project manager, 3 Project Managers, 1 process Improvement Manager and 1 (senior) Specialist Project & Program Management.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of 6 Project and Process management professionals, ensuring projects and programs are developed and executed to meet their envisioned scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Partner with requesting departments, EMEA and Global leadership to create a common vision of organizational and regional priorities.
• Maintain a governance system to centrally build and develop the project portfolio. This includes project intake, assessment and execution, as well as a forum for effective escalation of potential issues, obstacles, conflicts or challenges.
• Support in the development of a rolling 18 month project roadmap, assign project managers and monitor project schedules.
• Receive direction from Commercial and Global leadership regarding future direction, technologies and requirements to ensure regional projects are aligned with business needs.
• Take a leading role in preparing for shifts in technologies and market trends that will impact the EMEA organization, as informed by Commercial leadership and supporting functions.
• Resolve project management resource conflicts in cooperation with appropriate managers.
• Coordinate feasibility assessments for new initiatives, including cost, schedules, capabilities, resource availability, and contractual obligations for proposal development.
• Identify barriers to project success, negotiate through barriers with major stakeholders to keep progress on track.
• Ensure country & regional needs are captured, developed and communicated.
• Gathers lessons learned with project teams to review project success and areas requiring improvement for future projects and services.
• In collaboration with Director of Project Management Consumer Audio, adopt industry-recognized, best-in-class PMO and project management standards; tools and resources.
• Maintain PMO policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develops capabilities of regional Subject Matter Experts by means of training, coaching, group/individual meetings and discussion to improve the quality of project work.

What You Need to Be Succesful:

• At least 10 years of related business experience (project manager and/or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership of a project/program management function practicing proactive, integrated project execution, application development, and partnering for business success.
• Demonstrated experience in building the processes, metrics, controls, and governance necessary to build a balanced portfolio of well-managed projects and programs that deliver business value.
• Demonstrated understanding and related experience with major program management methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to execute and prioritize a number of tasks simultaneously, and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with distributed global teams in a matrix structure.
• Change Management experience
• Experience in initiating, conducting and facilitating discussions with multiple stakeholders, and ability to translate the results and issues at hand to the business and to the IT teams.
• Bachelors’ degree(s) in Business or related area. Masters degree preferred.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Relationship/Interpersonal Skills - demonstrated ability to build relationships and to work effectively with a diverse project team.
• Adaptability – Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously in team environment. Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Managing Conflict – Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
• Financial Analysis - skills necessary to plan and track projects’ operational metric performance for multiple projects, benefits assessment, and project portfolio analysis.
• Facilitation – ability to facilitate medium to large groups of people at various organizational levels for purposes of planning, problem solving, or strategy development.
• IT skills - Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products; proficiency with Microsoft Project, ability to learn new software packages quickly.
• Certifications - Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management or Professional (PMP) certification.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation plus a 13th month salary, 28 holidays per year.
• You will also receive a highly valued commuter travel package, a EUR 100,- environment allowance when commuting via public transport or bike. Additionally, we provide an interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension and top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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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.