Harman—Software Engineering - Scrum Master for OTA

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Description: HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career. 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 everyday. Introduction: 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 We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 6–9 years of experience to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, coach teams on Agile best practices, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability. What You Will Do - Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. - Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement. - Remove impediments and proactively address risks impacting team delivery. - Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and refine product backlogs. - Track sprint progress, team velocity, burn-down metrics, and delivery commitments. - Foster a collaborative environment that enables self-organizing and high-performing teams. - Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery expectations. - Drive Agile adoption and process improvements across projects and teams. - Facilitate dependency management across cross-functional teams. - Support release planning, roadmap discussions, and program-level coordination. What You Need to Be Successful - 6–9 years of overall IT experience with at least 3+ years as a Scrum Master. - Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. - Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies for multiple development teams. - Proven ability to track Agile metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms. - Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills. - Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities. - Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Bonus Points If You Have - Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist certification. - Experience in Automotive, Embedded Systems, Infotainment, or Connected Vehicle projects. - Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile-at-Scale implementations. - Experience managing globally distributed teams. - Knowledge of Lean Agile practices and Value Stream Management. - Experience with release train coordination and program increment planning. What Makes You Eligible - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 6–9 years of industry experience with a strong background in Agile project delivery. - Proven experience leading Agile teams in complex, cross-functional environments. - Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. - Passion for Agile transformation, team empowerment, and delivery excellence. What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant - Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.   HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.