Business Operations Manager (m/f/d)

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.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• 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

As a Business Operations Manager, you will drive the strategic and operational excellence of our Center of Excellence (CoE). Your primary focus will be on defining, tracking, and reporting the CoE’s functional and communication strategies. You will ensure the availability of critical business data, develop insightful dashboards and reports, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

This role requires close collaboration with HR, Finance, and other Business Operations leaders, as well as internal CoE stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of the CoE’s functional and communication strategy.
• Establish effective tracking systems and communication channels for streamlined reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and implement best-in-class analytics for transparent and accurate business insights.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports covering staffing, hiring, budgeting, project status, and key performance indicators.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive operational process optimization initiatives and lead implementation efforts.
• Stay up to date with the latest tools and technologies to modernize and automate business operations.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to communicate findings and drive alignment.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proven experience in data analysis, business insights, and data visualization.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools such as Qlik or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork across functions and global teams while conveying complex technical topics with clarity.
• Self-driven, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with the ability to adjust to evolving challenges.
• Strong sense of ownership with an analytical, results-driven, and goal-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and German business language.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international travel.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.