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Competitive Intelligence Manager

Harman
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Michigan, Novi
Jul 28, 2025
Description & Requirements About the Role As a divisional Market Intelligence team, we provide strategic insights of divisional interest and ensure a continuous flow of intelligence about our markets, competitors, and customers into the global organization of Harman Automotive. With a culture of high performance, we take the role of thought leaders to facilitate new processes and install new standards for working with market insights across the division. We are part of the divisional strategy department, bringing the market view into strategic discussions and decisions within the automotive division. We want to bring our competitive intelligence to the next level, and we are looking for a Competitive Intelligence Manager who will be responsible to deliver insightful, actionable, and timely competitive intelligence to support our business teams. What You Will Do Define and maintain visibility of relevant players in Harman's competitive landscape Collect, evaluate, and analyze business strategies and technological capabilities of our key competitors and relevant start-ups in automotive electronics and related industries that represent opportunities or disruptors. Build and maintain the team's expertise for competitive intelligence and lead the process of identifying, analyzing and communicating key insights from competitor activities to relevant stakeholders and to senior management. Manage and improve the competitive intelligence program for the Automotive Division. Drive usage of the program and develop KPIs to monitor engagement. Work as an internal consultant to support business teams on competitive intelligence and launch/lead joint projects to identify, source, and analyze competitor data and insights, for example carrying out essential industry and competitor analytics for business planning purpose or sales activities on regular basis and on-demand. Collaborate closely with other related teams such as Innovation, Product Management and M&A. Train and advise the business teams how to work with competitive intelligence, which includes developing and teaching courses for Harman University. Prepare and execute workshop activities with internal and external stakeholders. Create and present actionable insights and reports for critical business decisions. What You Need Successfully completed master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, preferrable an electrical engineering background and/or MBA. At least 10 years of experience in project management and/or management consulting, preferably in the areas of strategy, technology management, market intelligence Several years of relevant professional experience in automotive or consumer electronics Extensive experience in analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, observing patterns, drawing correct conclusions, and using data to evaluate competitive activities, strategic direction, and core competencies. Excellent communication skills, experience in making presentations to top management. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Enthusiastic, curious, and quickly understand trends and new technologies. Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Hands-on mentality and entrepreneurial drive, Strong communication skills and a team player. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international travel. Be willing to work in an office (at least 2 days a week) in Novi (USA). What We Offer 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 #Hybrid Pay Transparency $ 120,750 - $ 177,100 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. 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' 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. 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