At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we are redefining transportation under our purpose: “Moving transportation to the next level.” Our mission is clear: deliver premium vans that meet the needs of tomorrow—combining connectivity, digital solutions, and zero-emission driving. With our Ambition 2039, we are committed to CO₂ neutrality and leading the way in electric mobility.
To achieve this, we are transforming our IT landscape on a global scale. By the end of the decade, we will standardize our IT systems across Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans, modernize applications, and roll out new platforms—all while ensuring seamless product launches.
That’s why we’ve built a central team to manage these strategic programs—and you can be part of it!
We are looking for an Project Managment IT Specialist to join our ITV Transformation Team. In this role, you will lead major IT programs and projects that span development, production, and after-sales. From tech transformation initiatives like mainframe exit to product projects such as VAN.xA and plant ramp-ups, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our IT ecosystem.
If you’re keen to take on responsibility, work on complex challenges, and make an impact in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity!
Our Team:
You will join a team of up to 15 working in an interdisciplinary, cross-location, and cross-departmental manner. Our work mode is hybrid: mobile and flexible, while we also value direct and personal communication on-site at all VAN plants. We value collaboration and open exchange of ideas.
What you can expect:
•    A challenging and varied role with responsibility and a high degree of creative freedom
•    A dynamic work environment that fosters initiative and creativity and provides a broad overview of the business unit
•    Freedom to innovate within a structured project management framework.
•    Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, future-focused environment.
As an Project Managment IT Specialist in the ITV Transformation Team, you will:
•    lead major IT programs and projects across development, production, and sales. 
•    drive technology transformation initiatives (e.g., mainframe exit) and product-related projects (e.g., VAN.xA, CKD/SKD projects, plant ramp-ups).
•    ensure timely delivery of complex IT solutions while balancing strategic and operational priorities.
•    manage all scopes of your project: time, scope, risks, ressources, organisation and stakeholders, cost and quality.
You ensure that your project is a success! This will also require you to: 
•    analyze and communicate complex business and IT processes to bridge the gap between technical and business requirements
•    take responsibility for finding solutions to complex problems, even beyond your immediate area of responsibility
•    provide technical leadership and coaching for IT workpackages where necessary
•    present and represent project results and strategic decisions in cross-departmental committees

•    Several years of experience in IT project management
•    Strong analytical, strategic, and conceptual skills
•    Ability to manage complex projects and communicate effectively across all levels.
•    Process understanding and the ability to grasp and communicate complex dependencies
•    Proactive, self-organized working style and willingness to take responsibility for finding solutions
•    Strong communication skills and team spirit
•    Comfortable with occasional short-term travel within Europe and beyond.
•    Degree in IT or technical studies or equivalent qualification
•    Language skills:  Business-fluent English required; German and Spanish are a plus.