Sr.Manager -Cellular Certification- Network @ HARMAN

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and manage a team responsible for Regulatory and Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Certification for all Telematics systems developed within Harman.

• Coordinate with Customer Program Management, System Test, Software Development Engineering, Hardware Engineering as well as with external Certification suppliers (e.g. 7Layers, Dekra, Cetecom) and concerned MNOs to ensure smooth execution of Certification process and procurement of necessary certificates.

• Plan the work involving deadlines, milestones and processes to be followed to ensure on-time deliveries

• Evaluate and monitor team s performance, determining the needs for improvements and Root cause issues related to team s fluctuating velocity / velocity slowing down.

• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed - this includes risk from own team and others too (customers and suppliers) and escalate risks to Sr. Management on time and initiate actions for mitigation.

• Keep HARMAN senior management informed of the status with detailed and accurate reports

• Support Customer RFI / RFQs on Certification related inputs.

• Plan & develop methods, tools and related infrastructure to reduce Certification spends with external Certifying entities by enhancing internal capabilities on pre-certification

What You Need

• Degree in Telecom / Electronics / Electrical Engineering with 12+ years of experience in Automotive Electronics Domain.

• Wide experience of Project / People Management in the area of Embedded systems, Cellular wireless Modem platforms (2G/3G/LTE), Cellular Networks and Internet of Things.

• Knowledge of Certification process relayed to types of Certification such as PTCRB, GCF, RED, FCC, eCall, ERA-GLONASS, etc.

• Very good interpersonal skills, ability to present status to both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Ability to train and mentor engineers / team members

• Working experience across all subsystems of wireless device- Protocol stack, modem, RF, Platform Software, RTOS, User Interface

• Strong experience in conformance test, System Test, IOT, Field test and carrier certification

• Sound Problem solving, analytical skills and multitasking ability.

• Experience in SAFe based project management & project execution

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with business and technology leaders at multiple levels

• Experience in managing multicultural teams would be a plus.

• Experience in managing external and internal vendors/partners

• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix environment.

• Excellent teaming skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within organization, internally and externally.