Senior Program Manager - Validation & Digital Twin

About MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Lead technology teams on business deliverables and ensure project time and quality are not compromised. Contribute to business growth through more projects and FTEs, and align with broader business strategies.
• Change Management: Lead and manage strategic or functional organizational changes, ensuring team alignment and acceptance while catalyzing team performance during transformation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Lead intra- and cross-departmental initiatives, expand team knowledge, and foster a culture of co-creation.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Meet stakeholder expectations through regular connections with global and local stakeholders, sharing business updates and building trusted-advisor relationships.
• People Management: Acquire, coach, and develop talent; identify strengths; conduct career conversations; manage conflicts; and build an inclusive, empathetic, appreciative, and psychologically safe culture.
• Financial Stewardship: Follow financial regulations and support cost-effective measures through effective budget and manpower planning.
• Compliance and Governance: Maintain awareness of statutory compliance and internal policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field. The role requires 15–18 years of experience.

Candidates should have experience in IT project and program management, including managing large portfolios of projects or topics. A development background in Java or .NET, experience with Agile development teams, and exposure to Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps methodologies are required. Knowledge of the automotive domain, Digital Twin, and Vehicle Validation is advantageous. Experience in innovation, stakeholder and customer management, business acquisition and solutioning, and metrics- or KPI-driven project steering is expected. German language skills are an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of mobility.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects.
• Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Access world-class infrastructure and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits may include employee discounts, health benefits, mobile phone, meal discounts, company retirement, hybrid work, mobility offers, employee events, coaching, flextime, near-site childcare, parking, canteen and café, good public transport, a barrier-free workplace, and an in-house doctor.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Plot No. 5-P, EPIP 1st Phase
560066 Bangalore
MBRDI Recruitment E-Mail: mbrdi_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com