About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

ART Performance & Efficiency (MxS Accountability)

• Acting as a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART)
• Facilitate and lead PI Planning and all key ART ceremonies (ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums, System Demo, Inspect & Adapt), ensuring alignment between business goals and product vision.
• Maintain and improve flow, predictability, and collaboration across all teams in the Agile Release Train.
• Promoting continuous improvement by driving Inspect & Adapt workshops, root-cause analysis, and improvement action plans
• Foster a DevOps and Continuous Delivery culture, supporting integration between cloud-based pipelines and on-premises testing.
• End-to-end responsibility for the efficiency and performance of the Agile Release Train in alignment with MxS targets.
• Monitor and improve key flow metrics (predictability, throughput, quality, stability) and derive structured improvement initiatives.
• Ensure sustainable delivery performance across internal teams and suppliers.

 Stakeholder & Organizational Leadership

• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments, ensuring smooth delivery across teams and suppliers.
• Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and engineering leads to align strategy, architecture, and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management across business, product management, system architecture, and external suppliers.
• Indirect leadership responsibility for an organization of ~180 people within the ART.
• Act as escalation point for cross-team, cross-department, and supplier-related challenges.
• Provide transparency to senior leadership on ART performance, risks, and strategic dependencies.

 Line Management Qualification

• Lead and develop a team of Scrum Masters within the Release Train.
• Conduct regular coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews, supporting each Scrum Master’s growth journey.
• Ensure consistent application of Agile and SAFe practices across teams.
• Build a strong Scrum Master community of practice, encouraging knowledge exchange and continuous improvement.
• Support Scrum Masters in navigating challenges, stakeholder interactions, and organizational changes.
• Align with department leadership on capacity planning, training needs, and talent development.

• This is a formal line management position.

   

• Proven experience in leading people (e.g., Scrum Masters or equivalent roles) is required.

• BE/ME in Electrical or Electronics or equivalent
• Knowledge about Automotive EE product development in general, exposure to intercultural concerns, excellent communication skills, and fluent English, good leadership skills.  German language skills would be added advantage.
• Proven experience in leading cross function and global teams 
• SAFe Certifications would be desirable

Why Join Us?

·       Be part of a purpose-driven organization that is shaping the future of mobility

·       Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects

·       Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment

·       Access world-class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.