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Senior Program Manager–Automated Driving function development
Job category:Research and Development incl. Design
Department:Automated Driving and Active Safety II
Organization:Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Location:Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited, Bangalore
Start date:01.06.2025
Publication date:05.03.2025
Job number:MER0003KQ5
Working time:full time
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About Us

We build best-in-class software for Driver Assistance functions for Mercedes Benz passenger cars. Our teams design, develop, verify and release different functions in the software stack, for Level 2, Level 3 Autonomous vehicles. We want to build Innovative features that improve driver comfort and safety. At the same time, we care a lot about the Quality and economic efficiency of the solutions we build.

Our team in India is seamlessly integrated in the global Mercedes-Benz RD network and is committed to support the vision of autonomous driving. We are developing a team of passionate engineers who can think creatively, work independently, challenge status quo, have no fear of failure, learn from experiments to bring the best technology into the market that carries the highest safety.

We are focused to support the development activities in the digital world, therefore we are developing competencies in the following pillars: software development for Automated driving, Systems development, data analytics and digital validation. Our working models together with our colleagues in Germany provide us the platform to learn the latest technology from the markets, access to invaluable data and the vehicles to validate the technology. Our way to achieve our mission is to focus on technology, project excellence, and collaboration models and develop high performing teams.

About the role

As a Senior Program Manager you will have the freedom to plan, direct the team and deliver the ADAS software function with the highest Quality, while meeting the timeline commitments. The position involves accountability for the delivery, technical correctness and software quality of the solution delivered by the team. The position demands a strong technical background with good knowledge in end-to-end product development, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills. Your team will comprise of 15-20 highly motivated engineers to help the team reach the goal.

Key job responsibilities
  • Effective collaboration with stakeholders at MBRDI and Mercedes-Benz AG (Germany)
  • Keeping a complete track of the Release dates and important milestones
  • Provide Oversight and direction to the team for daily operations to meet the milestones
  • Consciously create a workplace culture that emphasizes on the Identified mission and vision.
  • Must take part in technical discussions within Team and with stakeholders, steer the project in the right direction based on experience.
  • Lead employees to meet the overall organization quality and productivity goals
  • Manage overall Operational, Budgetary and financial responsibilities and activities of the team
  • Work with Human Resources team to recruit, Interview and hire as per the project needs
  • Lead employees using performance management and development process including goal setting and regular feedback
    • Skill Requirements
  • Through Understanding of end to end Electrical and Electronics product development life cycles
  • Prior experience in SW development, Verification & Validation (unit test, software testing at HIL, vehicle level) in Automotive ECUs
  • Strong knowledge of Layered architecture in ECU and build process
  • Prior experience in managing teams, working in a matrix organization setup
  • Experience with performance management frame works
  • Experience implementing in Software Quality Management practices supporting embedded system projects, driving continuous improvement in software teams
  • Exposure to Planning and tracking Tools
  • Process Definition, deployment and harmonization experience
  • Experience with development and release of DNN, ML algorithms, and associated tools
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in implementing functional safety requirements in the project as per ISO 26262
    • Additional Skills (nice to have):
  • Basic knowledge of German language
  • Knowledge, experience working with ADAS systems, exposure to appropriate Regulations and Standards for different markets
  • ISTQB, SAFe certifications

    • Qualifications

    Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science / Electrical & Electronics / Information Technology

    Benefits
    Discounts for Employees Possible
    Health Benefits
    Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
    Meal-Discounts
    Company Retirement
    Hybrid Work Possible
    Mobility Offers
    Events for Employees
    Coaching
    Flextime Possible
    Near-Site Childcare
    Parking
    Canteen, Café
    Good Public Transport
    Barrier-Free Workplace
    Inhouse Doctor
    ContactMercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited LogoMercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
    Plot No. 5-P, EPIP 1st Phase560066 BangaloreDetails to location
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