Operations Project Manager

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.

About the Role

As the Operations Project Manager, you are responsible for executing key projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.  Your goal is to elevate the Operations Department, consisting of Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain, and Order Management teams, to best-in-class performance. You will lead projects to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and support business growth in areas ranging from forecasting and inventory allocation to sales order intake, manufacturing, and logistics.  You will have high visibility to several key stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

What You Will Do

• Lead ideation sessions with stakeholders to identify and prioritize a project pipeline that supports business goals and growth targets
• Identify opportunities for process and system enhancements, providing actionable recommendations to improve operations efficiency and effectiveness
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements (both internal/external) to achieve deliverables
• Submit a Business Requirements Document (BRD) to outline a cost-benefit analysis for securing any necessary budget
• Outline communication plan to gain organizational alignment and keep all stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and resource allocation
• Plan and lead change management efforts to ensure successful and sustained project results
• Document project deliverables and capture lessons learned
• Build a suite of project management tools and templates to enhance PMO efficiency.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in operations or business administration-related field.
• 5+ years of experience directly managing operations-focused cross-functional projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including internal (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance) and external (Customers, Suppliers) partners
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software (Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)

What is Nice to Have

• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream and Process Mapping
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or comparable certification
• Knowledge of SAP ERP / MRP system is highly preferred.
• Fast-moving consumer goods experience is a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%
• Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration
• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).

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$ 113,250 – $ 166,100

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.