Program Manager - IT for Manufacturing Operations

Mission

Transform Manufacturing Operations Engineering into a future-ready, intelligent, and resilient ecosystem by combining strategy, innovation, process, technology, and people development. Build capabilities that not only solve today's challenges but define how manufacturing will operate tomorrow.

What You Will Shape

Future of Manufacturing

• Reimagine manufacturing processes, products, and operating models through digitalization and emerging technologies.
• Anticipate industry shifts and position the organization ahead of technological and business disruptions.
• Build the roadmap for next-generation Manufacturing Operations.

Future of Technology

• Champion AI, GenAI, Digital Twins, Automation, Data & Analytics as strategic business enablers.
• Convert innovative ideas into scalable capabilities that drive measurable business impact.
• Create a culture where experimentation and innovation become part of everyday work.

Future of People

• Develop leaders, not followers.
• Build high-performing teams capable of thriving in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.
• Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Future of Business Value

• Align investments, products, and transformation initiatives with business outcomes.
• Drive sustainable growth through productivity improvements, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure every initiative delivers measurable value for customers, stakeholders, and the organization.

Leadership Philosophy

This role is not about managing projects. It is about:

• Building capabilities instead of dependencies.
• Creating leaders instead of followers.
• Driving transformation instead of incremental change.
• Delivering business value instead of activity.
• Shaping the future instead of reacting to it.

Success Will Be Measured By

• New capabilities created for the business
• Innovation scaled into production
• Future leaders developed and retained
• Business value generated through transformation
• Adoption of next-generation technologies
• Organizational readiness for future challenges
• Lasting impact on Manufacturing Operations

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Possible health benefits
• Mobile phone for employees
• Possible meal discounts
• Company retirement
• Possible hybrid work
• Possible mobility offers
• Events for employees
• Coaching
• Flextime
• Possible parking
• In-house doctor
• Good public transport
• Barrier-free workplace
• Near-site childcare
• Canteen and café

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119560037, Bengaluru
Jacob Cyril: jacob.cyril@mercedes-benz.com