Software Supply Manager - Automotive

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

About Role

• This role is crucial to make HARMAN successful in the transition towards a product company. Ready Upgrade is a family of Domain Controller products which will develop multiple generations of Domain controllers.  Each Product instance is dependent on a reliable Software Supply Chain from internal as well es external software suppliers. 
• The Software Supply Manager is responsible for managing the software supply chain for the for all Ready Upgrade products throughout the complete product life cycle. This includes managing the procurement, delivery, and inventory management of software licenses and subscriptions, ensuring that the organization has the necessary software to meet business needs, while also minimizing costs and risks.

What You Will Do

• Identify and select software suppliers and make informed make or buy decisions.
• Formulate and negotiate statements of work (SoW) with each supplier.
• Develop and implement effective software licensing strategies that allow for scaling up to 20 OEMs.
• Oversee software procurement processes, including purchase orders, and coordinate with internal software licensing and legal departments.
• Agree with software vendors on milestones, content, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with software vendors at both the top management and operational levels to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for software procurement needs.
• Ensure timely software deliveries and manage escalation processes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of software vendors and resolve any issues that arise.
• Manage the complete scope of software procurement, including multiple silicon suppliers, third-party software vendors, internal platform software, navigation, Google Android, Apple Car Play, VPA, Autosar, open-source components, Space 1-7, OTA, hypervisor, cloud service providers, HMI and UX design partners, and more.
• Manage software budgets and provide regular reporting on software-related expenses, releasing or holding back payments according to SoW and deliveries.
• Handle change requests and coordinate the hardening and defect fixing cycle with vendors.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities, including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies and plans, considering both in- and out-sourcing options.
• Develop and maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses and subscriptions, including tracking usage and renewals.
• Monitor market trends and technology advancements to ensure the organization stays up-to-date with the latest software solutions.
• Ensure proper long-term supplier strategy is in alignment with company and product strategy.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering/Sciences or equivalent from premier institutes
• 18-20 years of overall work experience with a min of 10 years’ experience in Automotive domain and delivery responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software procurement and management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience working with software vendors.
• Knowledge of software licensing models and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of automotive industry best practices for software procurement and management.
• Good technical knowledge and understanding of Automotive SW architectures

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 20% domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office in Bangalore, India.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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.