Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

Creating the next software platforms to drive the automotive industry
Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About The Role

We are seeking a Technical Team Manager to join our Customer Delivery Group in India, responsible for end‑to‑end customer delivery, workflow and release execution, and technical leadership across the full development lifecycle.

Our software product solutions are among the most advanced in the automotive industry. This role plays a critical execution and customer‑facing function, ensuring delivery commitments are met while serving as the regional first line of Tier‑4 (T4) technical support, assisting in urgent escalations and complex, cross‑system issues.

The role is acting as the main point of contact for customer release status and maintaining continuous alignment with Customer Success, TAM, Architecture, Product, and other Engineering teams. Responsibilities include workflow and release management, delivery planning and commitments, T4 backlog ownership, and knowledge sharing and facilitation across teams.

In addition, the role provides technical guidance and consultancy to Solution Management and Product, including cost estimates, RFI/RFQ analysis, and feasibility assessments. As a people leader, the role is responsible for planning, mentoring, administration, and resource allocation, while continuously improving team capability and delivery effectiveness.

Your Team

Leads engineering team while have full responsibility for E2E delivery of our products.

What You Will Do

Lead end‑to‑end customer delivery across Development full life cycle
Act as Workflow Release Manager, owning release planning, execution, readiness, and delivery commitments
Serve as the main point of contact for customer release status, ensuring predictable and transparent E2E delivery
Manage the Tier‑4 (T4) project backlog, including prioritization, execution, and closure
Be available for urgent Tier‑4 activities and critical escalations as the regional first line of support (in working hours)
Write production‑level code to deliver customer features, improve core products, and validate technical feasibility
Investigate complex technical issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive improvements in software quality
Clarify customer requirements and translate them into actionable delivery plans for global teams
Embrace and enhance new AI capabilities and ways to shorten our response time and development/testing efforts
Represent the organization in customer technical workshops and onsite meetings when required
Own planning, delivery commitments, and resource allocation
Mentor team members and continuously raise the team's technical maturity
Drive knowledge sharing and facilitation across Development, QA, and Support
Coordinate onboarding and technical training within the team and across regions
Transfer knowledge through documentation, reviews, and technical sessions
Establish and evolve automated testing environments

What You Need To Be Successful

Education: B.E / B.Tech or higher education.
15+ years of work experience in Java programming
5+ years of team management experience
Should have rich experience in RESTful/micro services based product development
Should possess sound experience & understanding of OOPS, design patterns/concepts
Should be proficient in Spring, Spring boot, Docker and Maven/Gradle
AI enthusiast exploring and searching for latest development trends
Hands-on experience with development tools like: Bitbucket, GitHub
Hands-on experience in Linux
Independent, experienced in learning new environments and assembling POC quickly, experienced in working under pressure and deadlines
Independent and Self Motivated
Business Level English skills (meeting, reporting and collaboration)
Experience & knowledge of DB – PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
Experience with Cloud Services like AWS/Azure/GCP

Bonus Points if You Have

Experience in AI/ML driven development
Hands on experience in C, C++, Android / QNX, GO and Rust
Experience in SW development for the automotive industry with proven experience in ASPICE

What We Offer

Flexible work environment.
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.

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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an @harman.com, @careers.harman.com or harmanglobal.avature.net email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [HIDDEN TEXT].

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

Technical Delivery Manager, Software Solution Engineering