About the Role

As a divisional Market Intelligence team we provide strategic insights of divisional interest and ensure a continuous flow of intelligence about our markets, competitors and customers into the global organization of Harman Automotive. With a culture of high performance, we take the role of thought leaders to facilitate new processes and install new standards for working with market insights across the division. We are part of the divisional strategy department and bring the market view into strategic discussions and decisions within the automotive division.

We want to bring our competitive intelligence to the next level, and we are looking for a Competitive Intelligence Expert who will be responsible to deliver insightful, actionable, and timely competitive intelligence to support our business teams.

What You Will Do

• Define and maintain visibility of relevant players in Harman’s competitive landscape
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze business strategies and technological capabilities of our key competitors and relevant start-ups in automotive electronics and related industries that represent opportunities or disruptors.
• Build and maintain the team’s expertise for competitive intelligence and lead the process of identifying, analyzing and communicating key insights from competitor activities to relevant stakeholders and to senior management.
• Manage and improve the competitive intelligence program for the Automotive Division. Drive usage of the program and develop KPIs to monitor engagement.
• Work as an internal consultant to support business teams on competitive intelligence and launch/lead joint projects to identify, source, and analyze competitor data and insights, for example carrying out essential industry and competitor analytics for business planning purpose or sales activities on regular basis and on-demand.
• Collaborate closely with other related teams such as Innovation, Product Management and M&A.
• Train and advise the business teams how to work with competitive intelligence, which includes developing and teaching courses for Harman University.
• Prepare and execute workshop activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and present actionable insights and reports for critical business decisions.

What You Need

• Successfully completed master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, preferrable an electrical engineering background and/or MBA.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management and/or management consulting, preferably in the areas of strategy, technology management, market intelligence
• Several years of relevant professional experience in automotive or consumer electronics
• Extensive experience in analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, observing patterns, drawing correct conclusions, and using data to evaluate competitive activities, strategic direction, and core competencies.
• Excellent communication skills, experience in making presentations to top management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Enthusiastic, curious, and quickly understand trends and new technologies.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial drive,
• Strong communication skills and team player.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international travel.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
• You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
• "Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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