Divisional Portfolio / PMO Lead

As Divisional Portfolio/PMO Lead, you steer HARMAN’s PMO for the division, aligning a Digital/AI/tech portfolio with strategy. You’ll lead a small team, govern delivery, and enable cross-functional execution with executive visibility. Your work drives portfolio performance, resource planning, and continuous PMO improvements. This role places you at the heart of strategic transformation and operational excellence.

• hybrid work environment
• employee discounts on Harman/Samsung products
• HARMAN University learning programs
• inclusive and diverse work environment
• professional development and career growth
• global exposure and cross-functional collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of Portfolio Managers and PMO professionals
• Own divisional PMO operational performance and ensure delivery of Digital, AI, and technology initiatives
• Establish portfolio governance, delivery standards, and project lifecycle methodologies
• Lead portfolio planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and investment reviews
• Oversee the divisional project portfolio with risks, dependencies, budgets, and resources in check
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and reporting on portfolio health and outcomes
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Product Management, Engineering, Finance, and stakeholders
• Manage governance forums, steering committees, and executive reviews
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools
• Manage relationships with external vendors and implementation partners
• Ensure governance standards and financial controls across delivery
• Foster best practices and a culture of operational excellence

• 8+ years in PMO, portfolio management, program management, or related disciplines
• 3+ years leading project managers or PMO professionals
• Experience managing enterprise portfolios and strategic programs
• Strong knowledge of portfolio governance, investment prioritization, budgeting, and execution methodologies
• Experience in roadmaps, operational plans, and portfolio metrics
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and cross-functional delivery
• Vendor and external partner management experience
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management with senior leadership
• Baseline familiarity with AI to support efficiency and quality

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• negotiation
• portfolio governance
• delivery governance
• project management methodologies