Executive Director, PMI, Leadership&Culture

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

As HARMAN Automotive continues its expansion, our HR team is in search of a dynamic, experienced and passionate Executive Director of Leadership, Culture, Integration and Community Engagement to lead our transformative journey in these areas. This critical role is dedicated to enriching Automotive’s distinctive culture and enhancing the overall experience of our team members. The Executive Director will focus on fostering culture, leadership development, and post merger integration.

Additionally, at HARMAN Automotive we want to make a positive impact in the communities where we work, and this role offers the unique opportunity to oversee all aspects of our community and social impact strategy. You’ll manage our partnerships and volunteering initiatives to connect our biggest assets – our people – to maximize engagement. This is the chance to leave a legacy by building something remarkable that creates a positive impact and brings to life our company purpose of Customer Experiences.

Automotive Grade. With the upcoming merger of large scale companies, we are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Executive to lead and shape our Post Merger Integration (PMI) efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving organizational success through people, culture, and talent alignment.

In this role, you will be the driving force in ensuring a smooth transition, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of our unified workforce. You will act as a bridge between two distinct cultures, aligning strategic HR initiatives to ensure business continuity, optimize talent, and inspire employees across all levels of the organization.

• Integration Strategy :
  Collaborate with senior leadership to design and execute the overall PMI strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, culture, and business objectives.
• Culture Alignment :
  Lead efforts to blend two distinct company cultures, fostering a unified environment where employees feel engaged, valued, and aligned with the company’s mission and values.
• Change Management :
  Develop and implement change management initiatives to guide employees through transitions, minimize disruption, and maximize adoption of new processes, structures, and leadership.
• Talent Assessment & Deployment :
  Assess existing talent pools from both organizations and develop a strategy to deploy and retain key talent, ensuring the right people are in the right roles.
• Communication :
  Serve as the primary HR liaison for all internal communications related to the merger, ensuring clarity, transparency, and consistency across the organization.
• Policy Harmonization :
  Review and harmonize policies, benefits, and compensation structures to create a cohesive and competitive offering for employees in the new entity.
• Employee Engagement & Retention :
  Design programs that keep employees motivated, engaged, and productive through the integration period and beyond. Develop retention strategies for high‑potential employees.
• Training & Development :
  Implement targeted training initiatives to upskill employees, promote collaboration, and build leadership capabilities that support the new merged organization.
• Measurement & Reporting :
  Track and report on PMI progress, employee sentiment, and integration success, ensuring continuous feedback loops for ongoing improvements.

• Guide the strategy, design, and delivery of programs that enhance our culture, individual growth and leadership development at HARMAN Automotive.
• Partner with executive and senior level management to define short and long‑term programs, interventions, growth needs and targets.
• Establish and maintain the long‑term global culture, succession and learning roadmap for all HARMAN Automotive.
• Participa…