Enterprise AI Architect / Agentic Platform Lead (m/f/d)

Location: Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus Additional Location: DE_Karlsbad_Becker Göring Straße 16 Job Family: Digital Worker Type Reference: Regular - Permanent Pay Rate Type: Salary Career Level: M4 Job ID: R-55219-2026

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader What You’ll Be Part Of

As the Enterprise AI Architect & Agentic Platform Lead, you will lead HARMAN's Enterprise AI Architecture and Platform Engineering function, responsible for defining the strategic direction, architecture, governance, and operational execution of the company's AI ecosystem. Reporting to the Head of Central AX, you will lead a team of AI Platform Engineers, Solution Architects, and Agent Developers while driving enterprise-wide adoption of scalable, secure, and governed AI capabilities. You will be accountable for the performance, delivery, and continuous evolution of the Enterprise AI platform, balancing technology strategy, operational excellence, and business priorities. Working closely with executive leadership, Digital, Cybersecurity, Data, and Business teams, you will ensure AI solutions are delivered consistently, securely, and at enterprise scale.

Your Team

You will manage a growing team of AI Platform Engineers, Solution Architects, and Agent Developers (4+ direct reports), responsible for delivering HARMAN's enterprise AI platform capabilities. You will establish team priorities, develop technical talent, allocate resources across strategic initiatives, and ensure consistent delivery of enterprise AI services. In addition to your direct organization, you will provide technical and operational leadership across global engineering teams adopting the enterprise AI platform.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead, coach, develop, and grow a team of AI platform engineers, architects, and technical specialists.

• Establish organizational priorities, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps aligned with Digital and AI strategy.

• Own the operational performance, availability, scalability, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise AI platform.

• Manage budget planning, technology investments, and vendor relationships supporting the AI platform.

• Establish engineering standards, delivery processes, KPIs, and operational metrics for the AI Platform organization.

• Balance strategic initiatives with operational support to ensure successful delivery of enterprise AI capabilities.

• Drive cross-functional planning with Data, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, and business leaders.

• Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, succession planning, and workforce development.

• Establish governance forums for architectural decisions, platform adoption, and AI operational maturity.

• Define enterprise AI reference architecture.

• Define integration standards.

• Establish AI governance.

• Evaluate emerging technologies. What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, with 6+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, software architecture, or platform engineering.

• Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, security architecture, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Strong knowledge of AI application architecture, agent-based systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and modern AI development ecosystems.

• Experience defining architecture standards, governance frameworks, evaluation methodologies, observability practices, and operational controls for enterprise platforms.

• Proven experience managing engineering or architecture teams, including coaching, performance management, hiring, and career development.

• Experience managing technical organizations of 4+ engineers or architects.

• Experience developing operational plans, roadmaps, and organizational priorities.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and technology investments.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and translate business strategy into technical execution.

• Experience balancing strategic architecture with operational delivery. What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Experience architecting enterprise AI platforms using Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar ecosystems.

• Certifications in cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, or AI-related technologies.

• Experience building and scaling enterprise AI engineering organizations.

• Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.

• Experience managing cloud platform budgets and vendor contracts.

• Experience implementing responsible AI, model risk management, AI governance, and compliance frameworks.

• Experience working in large, global organizations with complex technology landscapes and distributed engineering teams.

Things To Know

• Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel. What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and others).

• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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Pay Transparency € 138,550 - € 179,300 The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role. Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process. How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range. Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process. Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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 standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.