Value Manager – IVI/CDC Platforms

About the role

HARMAN Automotive is looking for a Value Manager to join its Value Management organization within the Intelligent Cockpit Strategic Business Unit. The role leads value engineering for next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and connected cockpit (CDC) solutions, shaping cost competitiveness and platform strategy. It operates at a strategic level with no direct reports, relying on strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Define and run IVI/CDC platform value strategies aligned with customer needs and cost optimization.
• Shape hardware and mechanical platforms with system architects and engineering teams, focusing on cost-efficient hardware blocks and their roadmaps.
• Build and scale hardware reuse methodologies with SMEs, product teams and system architects.
• Optimize existing hardware blocks with hardware and mechanical engineering teams to improve costs across product lifecycles.
• Guide VM ideation during RFQ/RFX phases so that BOM costs are competitive and value propositions are strong.
• Help evaluate customer requirements (RFI, RFQ), BOM cost estimates and effort planning.
• Run cross-functional VAVE workshops at a strategic level for RFQs and awarded programs.
• Track ideation performance metrics, pipeline health, implementation rates and business impact.
• Act as the link between engineering, product management, procurement and program teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in Value Management or related fields such as VAVE, cost engineering (electronic systems), hardware design or component engineering in the automotive or technology sectors.
• Fluent English and strong stakeholder communication.
• Hybrid work: most office-based roles are onsite three days a week.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of automotive electronics and the end-to-end value chain.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues and lead technical presentations and workshops.
• Analytical skills, including data analysis, KPI tracking and relevant software tools.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Bonus: experience with automotive infotainment/intelligent-cockpit products and Tier 1 RFQ experience.

What we offer

• Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, AKG).
• Learning and development through HARMAN University programs.
• Wellness benefits and an inclusive, diverse workplace.