Job Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Leadership (20%)

• Align team objectives with department and organizational strategies.

• Support department and company-level strategic initiatives, structure, and development.

Project Delivery & Governance (30%)

• Drive end-to-end execution of Powertrain/Drivetrain software projects – from requirements to results evaluation.

• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within agreed quality, time, and budget parameters.

• Define and acquire new business opportunities in line with strategy and financial planning.

• Develop and optimize project workflows to improve team efficiency, excellence, and competitiveness.

• Foster effective communication between internal teams, external customers, and suppliers across international locations (Germany, China, USA, India).

People Management & Talent Development (20%)

• Plan and manage manpower needs including recruitment and internal allocations.

• Develop and mentor team members to build technical and leadership competencies.

• Encourage employee engagement, commitment, and retention through effective leadership.

• Facilitate performance reviews, target setting, and career development initiatives.

Financial Oversight (10%)

• Own budget planning and ensure optimum utilization of resources.

• Support cost estimation and pricing for departmental activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.

External & Internal Networking (10%)

• Strengthen MBRDI’s brand image within the global Mercedes-Benz R&D network.

• Build partnerships with external stakeholders including universities, academic institutes, and industry bodies.

• Leverage professional networks to drive business development and innovation.

Process Excellence & Compliance (10%)

• Lead implementation of robust internal processes aligned with organizational values.

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and compliance norms.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within the team.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering – preferably in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electronics & Communication.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in the Powertrain/Drivetrain domain (function and software).

• Proven track record as a Project Manager handling complete software development lifecycle (requirements to production delivery).

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects across geographies (Germany, China, USA, India).

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Hands-on experience with production release of Powertrain/Drivetrain software and function components.

• Strong understanding of software development and validation practices in automotive domains.

• Exposure to Agile/SAFe methodologies preferred.

Leadership & Communication:

• Excellent team leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with global teams and senior stakeholders.

• Fluent in English; working knowledge of German is desirable.