Finance Performance Systems Manager

Manager-Finance performance systems

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.

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

The Finance performance systems manager will serve as the architect and guardian of our Automotive Finance performance infrastructure - ensuring it serves as the organization’s "Single Source of Truth" for all performance initiatives and value capture. The role will drive the platform's scalability, adoption, and support (configuration, administration, and optimization). This role ensures the tool effectively supports portfolio governance, strategic alignment, financial tracking, and performance reporting.

He/she works closely with Finance teams, project managers, and stakeholders to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and enable informed decision-making across the project lifecycle. You will not just manage software; you will drive the discipline required to maintain data integrity.

This role will report to the Finance Transformation office. As a senior member of the transformation office, you will have a significant learning opportunity in a highly competitive environment, providing an excellent platform for career advancement.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary system owner and subject matter expert for the PPM platform.
• Configure workflows, portfolios, programs, projects, workflows, dashboards, and user roles.
• Manage/ Support integrations with other systems.
• Maintain system documentation and governance standards.
• Establish and enforce data governance processes.
• Implement rigorous data validation routines to ensure financial benefits, operational KPIs, and milestone statuses are accurate and consistent.
• Conduct regular audits on project status, financials, and resource assignments.
• Create playbooks and conduct training sessions for Initiative Owners and Finance partners.
• Act as the first line of support for troubleshooting issues, ensuring user friction does not lead to data gaps.
• Drive a culture where tool usage is synonymous with project execution—reinforcing the mindset that "if it isn't in the tool, it isn't happening."
• Build dashboards, scorecards, and executive-level reporting.
• Support financial tracking including cost, budgets, and benefits realization.
• Enable insights for strategic alignment and prioritization.
• Lead community of experts, drive best practices and increase overall maturity.
• Identify automation opportunities and streamline processes.
• Collaborate with PMO leadership on maturity and process development.
• Support cross-functional reporting across strategy, finance, and operations.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years working with PPM tools as Project, Program or PMO Manager
• Strong understanding of PMO processes and portfolio governance.
• Experience with enterprise tool rollouts and change management.
• Experience with configuration, workflow administration, and tool support.
• Proficiency in reporting (Power BI, Tableau, or native PPM analytics).

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience integrating PPM platforms.
• PMP, PfMP, CAPM, or SAFe certifications.
• Experience with enterprise tool rollouts and change management.
• Familiarity with benefits tracking and OKR frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL or scripting for automation.

What Makes You Eligible

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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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.

Experience Level

Mid Level