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General information

Location:
Northridge - California, USA
Job Family:
Product Management
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
JOB ID:
R-34941-2024

Description & Requirements

About the Role

As the Senior Specialist, GPLM, you will support the team throughout the product development process, including market research, competitive benchmarking, engineering, and project management coordination, product asset creation (owner’s manuals, quick-start guides, spec sheets, etc.), training and e-learning content creation, websites, and e-commerce asset support and coordination, monthly NPI reports, marketing projects, shows and events, and additional activities as assigned.                                                                 .            


What You Will Do

  • Provide support for the global product development team during the creation of new products for the Luxury Audio BU.
  • Conduct market research and perform competitive benchmark testing.
  • Directly create and coordinate with internal teams on the creation of assets required for new products introductions including owner’s manuals, quick-start guides, spec sheets, and regional NPI presentations for forecasting.
  • Liaise with engineering and project management in support of the GPLM team to ensure new products development remains on track.
  • Develop and deploy product training and e-learning for new product introductions.
  • Work with the E-commerce team to provide assets and support for products to be assorted online.
  • Create monthly NPI development reports for BU leadership including regional monthly NPI call decks.
  • Coordinate with global regional sales teams in support of the GPLM team to gather forecast data and share new product information.
  • Collaborate with global and regional marketing teams in support of the GPLM team for marketing projects, show events, and other activities as assigned.

What You Need

  • Minimum 4 years experience working in a product development or marketing content creation team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related studies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • A positive team player mentality with a creative mind and an eye for detail.

What is Nice to Have

  • Basic proficiency with graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
  • Technical writing proficiency for consumer electronics or similar products.
  • Experience working in a matrix organization.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic and international travel.
  • 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

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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Pay Transparency
USD 83,250 - USD 122,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.


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.