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 Management IT Specialist to join our PT/TVT 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 Management IT Specialist in the PT/TVT 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.