Erstellt am 1. Juli 2026
Working Student - Operations Excellence & Transformation (m/f/d)
Harman International Industries
Garching, Bayern 85748, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 1064900984
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.
About the position
The Working Student - Operations Excellence & Transformation supports key strategic and operational initiatives within HARMAN Automotive Operations. The role focuses on enabling structured execution, transparency, and performance tracking across Operations, with a strong involvement in key transformation activities. Working closely with the Operations Excellence team, the position contributes to data-driven decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and preparation of executive-level deliverables.
Your team
You will be part of the Operations Excellence team, which drives transformation and continuous improvement across Automotive Operations. The team works closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management to align priorities, improve end-to-end processes, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate in a highly international and cross-functional environment, supporting projects with exposure to senior stakeholders and global teams.
What you will do
What you need
What we offer
#LI-Hybrid
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.
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.
About the position
The Working Student - Operations Excellence & Transformation supports key strategic and operational initiatives within HARMAN Automotive Operations. The role focuses on enabling structured execution, transparency, and performance tracking across Operations, with a strong involvement in key transformation activities. Working closely with the Operations Excellence team, the position contributes to data-driven decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and preparation of executive-level deliverables.
Your team
You will be part of the Operations Excellence team, which drives transformation and continuous improvement across Automotive Operations. The team works closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management to align priorities, improve end-to-end processes, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate in a highly international and cross-functional environment, supporting projects with exposure to senior stakeholders and global teams.
What you will do
- Support the definition of transformation initiatives and projects
- Maintain and update central trackers
- Assist in data analysis, consolidation, and reporting
- Contribute to the preparation of management presentations
- Support cross-functional coordination and follow-up with stakeholders across Operations
- Help structure and improve processes, templates, and governance materials
- Support strategic workshops and meetings organization
- Ensure proper documentation and file management
- Provide ad-hoc analyses, sanity checks, and improvement initiatives
What you need
- Based in the Munich area
- Bachelor's or Master's student in Business Administration, Transformation management or a related field
- Strong analytical and structured working approach
- Excellent MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Interest in operations, transformation, and project management
- First experience in consulting or project-based environments is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional, international environment
- Business English, Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn
What we offer
- Flexible working time
- Training on the job from experts, and access to learning materials
- Above average payment
- Experiences and passion in a global acting team
#LI-Hybrid
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.
