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 the Role

As a large corporation we are well aware of our responsibility on both the environment and the society, and we are committed to ensuring we all thrive responsibly and sustainably. We have set ourselves the challenging goal to be Carbon Neutral by 2040. Decarbonization has become a key qualification for future-proof businesses and we at HARMAN aim to play a leading role in the auto industry towards reaching carbon neutral commitments.

This role provides an opportunity to be a leader at the ground level of Harman’s sustainability strategy for the automotive division while creating a large path for future career opportunities in a field that is expanding at a rapid rate.

What You Will Do

Understand and monitor global legislation, industry and customer requirements in regards to decarbonization and emissions reduction
Drive the decarbonization strategy for the Automotive division and coordinate execution in line with corporate and divisional goals, industry requirements and trends
Establish and maintain carbon calculation method and monitor carbon footprint metrics
Define a roadmap for carbon footprint reduction and utilize tools and processes to monitor, report and generate transparency on status and progress
Support and engage the product development and operations teams in implementing, measuring, tracking and reducing CO2 emissions
Support customer teams to make sure that products being proposed for customer quotes are complying with sustainability and carbon footprint guidelines
Serve as advisor, business partner and link directly supporting the business unit and functional leaders on decarbonization/carbon footprint initiatives, goals and methodology
Attend Sustainability Seminars and Webinars to keep abreast of decarbonization initiatives and levers

What You Need

Bachelor’s or Masters in either Environmental, Engineering or other related fields
+5 years professional experience in large, multinational, complex companies in automotive/electrical manufacturing sector driving emissions metrics and decarbonization programs
Data analysis skills. Understanding of GHG metrics and SBTi methodology
Experience translating GHG emissions findings into actionable recommendations for decarbonization, in particular product carbon footprint reduction levers
Strong project management skills with cross-functional approach
Excellent team player and communication skills with peers at all levels of the organization

What is Nice to Have

Familiarity with mechanical and electrical development and manufacturing processes
A willingness to collect and analyze large amounts of data and very good knowledge of Excel (Macros and Pivot tables are a plus). If not Excel, then a good knowledge of other tools to analyze large amounts of data.
Expert problem solver with the ability to identify and triage data to drive tactical solutions
Good knowledge of PowerPoint for creating presentations/report-outs

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 20% domestic and occasionally international travel
Be willing to work in an office in Garching in a hybrid work environment

What We Offer:

HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
“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 torace, 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.

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