Product Manager, Reference Monitors & Headphones

Job Title : Product Manager for Reference Monitors & Headphones

Location : Northridge - California, USA

Worker Type Reference : Regular - Permanent

Pay Rate Type : Salary

Career Level : P4

Job ID : R-42270-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

As the Product Manager for Reference Monitors & Headphones you will be a product and market expert who assists the Global Product Management team in managing all aspects of the product life cycle process for the HARMAN professional reference monitor and headphone product portfolio. You will contribute to developing portfolio strategies in line with the long-term strategic vision for this segment and have an in-depth working technical knowledge of these products and their application.

You will be expected to conduct market research, generate documentation for product requirements, specifications and pricing. You will draft business plans and provide technical and logistical support for a Reference Monitors & Headphones product portfolio. Will need to be able to assist, lead and liaise (as required) with other internal teams including Sales, R&D, Engineering, Customer Service, Applications Support, Marketing, and Management teams, as well as with staff located in other regions of the world and external customers in several time zones.

What You Will Do

Assists in championing products from concept through development, launch, promotion, mid-life, and EOL, working closely with other stakeholders including engineering, project team, application specialists, sales, and marketing.

Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and technical performance, appraising new product ideas, preparing business cases, conducting ROI analysis, and drafting / editing product concept documents.

Influences product pricing by utilizing market research data, reviewing production and sales costs, and forecasts sales by consolidating input from global regional sales organizations.

Develops and accesses market research into competitors and their products as well as establishing customer requirements and understanding the demands of their applications.

Participates in cross-functional project management teams for the professional reference monitor and headphone market, including availability for periodic evening conference calls with team members located in the Asia region.

Uses information and expertise to work with Sales and Marketing Communication to inform strategy to gain product market share.

Provides technical training and product support to sales staff, application specialists, customer service, and others.

Providing product marketing support for promotions, trade shows and sales events.

Assists in setting up customer demonstrations and internal listening sessions.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What You Need

A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical area such as electronics or marketing or equivalent experience.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in product management for audio related products; studio reference monitors and headphone experience preferred.

In depth knowledge of professional commercial and installation loudspeaker products market and commercial audio system applications.

Deep product application knowledge and understanding of full-system audio solutions in the project and professional market, as well as commercial and installation markets.

Strong written communication and group presentation skills for internal and external audiences

Ability to work in global matrixed organization and communicate at all levels

To complete the demands of the role, this person must :

Have experience writing detailed and sound business plans and product specifications.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to vary their personal style to different audiences including sales and marketing team members, R&D project teams, and end-users.

Proven negotiating and motivational skills involved in resourcing projects for new products.

What is Nice to Have

Experience in recording studios, post-production, commercial radio, TV, theater production or live event production in an engineering or production capacity is strongly preferred

Experience with modern content creation, podcasting, video blogging, streaming or gaming

Solutions selling experience preferred

Business travel experience, domestic and international

Musical ability and / or performance experience

Fluency in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase or other popular DAW software platform

What Makes You Eligible

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

Be willing to work in an office (flexible) in Northridge, CA

Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

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

Pay Transparency : $ 129,750 - $ 190,300

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