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Strategic Early Engagement Manager(m/w/x)
Shaping OEM needs and architecture through pre-RFI engagement at a technology leader in automotive solutions. 10+ years automotive experience with OEM or Tier-1/2 required. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, campus fitness access.
Requirements
- Automotive experience (early engagement, pre-sales, business development)
- Confidence working with OEM stakeholders
- Minimum 10 years Automotive experience (OEM, Tier-1, or Tier2)
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage cross-functional customer influencers
- Ability to convert VOC/market data into strategies
- Strong execution discipline (planning, prioritization, delivery)
- Experience with matrix setup and parallel initiatives
- Comfort with standard methods and tools (pipeline hygiene, documentation, playbooks)
- Specialized depth/breadth in the field
- Independent work in complex situations
- Leadership in solving complex problems
- Leadership in sub-function projects
- Accountability in external vendor management
Tasks
- Drive pre-RFI customer engagement.
- Build trusted OEM partnerships.
- Shape OEM needs, requirements, and architecture.
- Expand engagement to planning, pre-development, tech-scouting.
- Engage with marketing and business leadership.
- Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities.
- Translate VOC, market, and competitive insights.
- Identify clear business opportunities.
- Develop customer-ready value propositions.
- Inform product positioning and roadmap discussions.
- Collaborate with SBU and Div Tech.
- Validate new product offerings with customers.
- Assess problem fit, value, differentiators, and adoption barriers.
- Capture actionable customer feedback.
- Support early opportunity enablement.
- Utilize demo cars, showcases, and proof points.
- Mature concepts and validate feasibility.
- Co-create customer-facing narratives.
- Develop storytelling, value propositions, and content.
- Support early engagement and downstream pursuits.
- Contribute to innovative go-to-market models.
- Collaborate with OEM business teams.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
- Develop partnership and commercialization concepts.
- Apply standard early engagement methods and tools.
- Promote standard early engagement methods and tools.
- Utilize common templates, pipeline tracking, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate pipeline documentation.
- Maintain accurate engagement documentation.
- Keep engagement data current and consistent.
- Utilize defined tools and repositories.
- Ensure transparency for CAM planning.
- Ensure transparency for pursuit planning.
- Lead sub-function project work.
- Coordinate external vendors for showcases/events.
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Employee product discounts
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional development
- Personal development
Healthcare & Fitness
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Campus fitness center access
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
Free or Subsidized Food
- Cafeteria access
Informal Culture
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
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Strategic Early Engagement Manager(m/w/x)
Shaping OEM needs and architecture through pre-RFI engagement at a technology leader in automotive solutions. 10+ years automotive experience with OEM or Tier-1/2 required. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, campus fitness access.
Requirements
- Automotive experience (early engagement, pre-sales, business development)
- Confidence working with OEM stakeholders
- Minimum 10 years Automotive experience (OEM, Tier-1, or Tier2)
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage cross-functional customer influencers
- Ability to convert VOC/market data into strategies
- Strong execution discipline (planning, prioritization, delivery)
- Experience with matrix setup and parallel initiatives
- Comfort with standard methods and tools (pipeline hygiene, documentation, playbooks)
- Specialized depth/breadth in the field
- Independent work in complex situations
- Leadership in solving complex problems
- Leadership in sub-function projects
- Accountability in external vendor management
Tasks
- Drive pre-RFI customer engagement.
- Build trusted OEM partnerships.
- Shape OEM needs, requirements, and architecture.
- Expand engagement to planning, pre-development, tech-scouting.
- Engage with marketing and business leadership.
- Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities.
- Translate VOC, market, and competitive insights.
- Identify clear business opportunities.
- Develop customer-ready value propositions.
- Inform product positioning and roadmap discussions.
- Collaborate with SBU and Div Tech.
- Validate new product offerings with customers.
- Assess problem fit, value, differentiators, and adoption barriers.
- Capture actionable customer feedback.
- Support early opportunity enablement.
- Utilize demo cars, showcases, and proof points.
- Mature concepts and validate feasibility.
- Co-create customer-facing narratives.
- Develop storytelling, value propositions, and content.
- Support early engagement and downstream pursuits.
- Contribute to innovative go-to-market models.
- Collaborate with OEM business teams.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
- Develop partnership and commercialization concepts.
- Apply standard early engagement methods and tools.
- Promote standard early engagement methods and tools.
- Utilize common templates, pipeline tracking, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate pipeline documentation.
- Maintain accurate engagement documentation.
- Keep engagement data current and consistent.
- Utilize defined tools and repositories.
- Ensure transparency for CAM planning.
- Ensure transparency for pursuit planning.
- Lead sub-function project work.
- Coordinate external vendors for showcases/events.
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Corporate Discounts
- Employee product discounts
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional development
- Personal development
Healthcare & Fitness
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Campus fitness center access
Additional Allowances
- Tuition reimbursement
Free or Subsidized Food
- Cafeteria access
Informal Culture
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
About the Company
HARMAN Becker Automotive Systems GmbH
Industry
Automotive
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein führender Anbieter von Connected Car Systemen und Lifestyle-Audio-Innovationen.
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