Senior Manager, Product Management

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 Roon

At Roon, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the way people experience music. Since our inception, we have dedicated ourselves to developing software that transforms music streaming into an immersive journey, tailored specifically to the listener's preferences and unique tastes.

Under the umbrella of Harman International, Roon Labs continues to operate with the spirit of a nimble startup, backed by the resources and reach of a global powerhouse. Our team comprises passionate individuals who believe in the power of music to connect and inspire. We are developers, designers, engineers, and audiophiles united by a common goal—to make listening to music more engaging, personal, and connected.

 

About the Role

As the teams primary Product Manager you will lead the development of a revolutionary new music discovery platform. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of the founding team, working alongside experienced leaders with a proven track record in launching and scaling products. You will play a key role in making crucial decisions that will shape the direction of our platform. As the team grows, this position may evolve into a Team Lead role.

Our product aims to offer a modern, challenging, and ambitious user experience by seamlessly integrating content delivery, audio playback, machine learning, and recommendation systems. Be a part of transforming music consumption with us.

What You Will Do

• Utilize the product roadmap to guide the successful inception through to production deployment and scale-up.

• Make critical early-stage product development decisions to ensure long-term success.

• Engage heavily with the UX/UI team to create an easy to use and beautifully designed product experience.

• Engage and collaborate with the product founder to showcase it to various stakeholders

• Operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment to launch a new business within Harman.

• Work with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.

• Actively engage with business, design, and engineering stakeholders in an iterative, dynamic environment.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.

• Proven track record of managing a product from inception through to production deployment and scale-up. Emphasis placed on the product being B2C.

• At least 15 years of experience in product management roles, with recent experience in a team lead or mentoring capacity.

• Familiarity with modern software delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile) and proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a 100% remote environment, both independently and as a senior member of a team.

What is Nice to Have

• A passion for music and interest in working on products that bring joy to music lovers worldwide.

• You have either coding experience or UI/UX design experience

• Familiarity with Recommender Systems

• Familiarity with Data Pipelining and using data to drive decision making

What Makes You Eligible

• Position is 100% remote.

• You must be available for meetings and team interaction during typical continental US business hours.

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Savings plan.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

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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.