Senior Manager, MB.OS OTA Solutions & Services

Lead the software team responsible for MB.OS OTA Solutions & Services rollout in the China Regional Development Center for intelligent component products. Own end-to-end product definition, release, campaign, operation, and rollout for the China-specific version as market function owner.

OTA Strategy & Solution Architecture

• Develop and execute an MB.OS OTA product strategy tailored to China market trends, regulatory requirements, and customer demands.
• Provide technical feasibility analyses and solution proposals based on vehicle EE architecture and system/software architecture.
• Drive the OTA solution roadmap, balancing global headquarters standards with China-local innovation priorities.
• Own the OTA architecture blueprint for China, including backend, cloud, and vehicle-side integration.

End-to-End OTA Functions Implementation

• Oversee the full development lifecycle for OTA functions, from concept definition through technical delivery and iteration.
• Manage product versioning, feature prioritization, and end-of-life planning for OTA capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and architecture teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

OTA Campaign and Rollout Management

• Own quarterly software lifecycle iterations and end-to-end OTA campaign execution in China.
• Manage release planning, phased rollout strategy, campaign execution, post-launch monitoring, and closure.
• Align release sequencing, risk management, rollout protocols, and rollback procedures with headquarters and local teams.
• Improve OTA deployment speed, campaign success rates, and customer rollout experience.

Customer Feedback and Rapid Response

• Monitor and analyze feedback from internal departments, dealerships, and end users.
• Lead rapid response and issue-positioning analysis for critical OTA incidents.
• Translate field insights into product improvements and prioritized backlog items.
• Establish feedback loops and reporting mechanisms for organizational learning.

Team Leadership and People Management

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing OTA team in China.
• Manage performance, individual development, and succession planning.
• Ensure communication and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Drive compliance with company policies, data privacy regulations, and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; a master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive software, connected vehicles, or related domains.
• Strong background in vehicle EE architecture, OTA systems, cloud backend, and in-vehicle software stacks.
• Hands-on experience with secure update mechanisms, delta updates, campaign management, rollback strategies, and vehicle ECU integration.
• Experience in OTA, ADAS, IVI/infotainment, or telematics product development and deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Fluent English and native Mandarin Chinese; German is a significant advantage.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading product or engineering teams of 15 or more members.
• Executive presence, cross-cultural collaboration, systems thinking, conflict-resolution skills, and customer focus.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Flextime
• Employee events
• Employee discounts
• Possible hybrid work
• Possible mobility offers