Team Lead

About Us

Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia (MBTMY), established in 2003, is a global technology hub within the Mercedes-Benz Group. We play a key role in the company’s digital transformation by delivering innovative digital solutions across the entire value chain.

With over 300 technology professionals, MBTMY contributes to software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, DevOps and artificial intelligence. Our culture is built on agility, collaboration and continuous learning.

We offer flexible hybrid work arrangements, allowing team members to balance remote work with in-person collaboration at our Wisma Mercedes-Benz office in Puchong.

Job Description

• Lead and manage a high-performing Car Embedded On-/Offboard Stream software development team, including people leadership, delivery content, budget awareness and business management.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing, professional growth and skills development.
• Align team activities with Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia, Home of Tech and global Research & Development priorities.
• Support cross-regional collaboration with Research & Development China, Research & Development Germany and Home of Tech counterparts.
• Translate strategic expectations into team focus areas, capability development, delivery readiness and operational follow-up.
• Improve organizational efficiency, delivery transparency, quality and stakeholder responsiveness.
• Ensure compliance while promoting collaboration, knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.
• Maintain communication with direct reports, peer team leads, stakeholders, international counterparts and relevant external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in IT-specific corporate roles with management responsibility.
• Experience across operational, conceptual and technical aspects of IT or software product development.
• Experience in automotive software development, preferably involving vehicle or onboard software.
• Experience leading and strategically aligning distributed agile development teams.
• Strong experience collaborating with international partners and teams.
• Experience with cross-regional delivery setup, stakeholder alignment, capability ramp-up and coordination.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong people leadership, mentoring and capability-building skills.
• Commitment to self-assessment and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage delivery against quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset focused on innovation, risk awareness and strategic growth.
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain technical software development topics clearly, including vehicle or onboard software.
• Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for communication with China-based stakeholders.

Responsibility and Scope for Decision-Making

• Responsible for developing a high-performing Car Embedded On-/Offboard team through guidance, feedback, mentoring and professional development support.
• Co-responsible for strategic alignment and cross-regional delivery collaboration.
• Co-responsible for operational excellence, delivery readiness, capability ramp-up and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for aligning priorities, monitoring delivery progress and supporting follow-up actions.
• Supports external partner, vendor or recruiter coordination where relevant.

Benefits

• Events for employees
• Discounts for employees
• Possible health benefits
• Mobile phone for employees

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
16A Jalan BK 1/13
47180 Puchong
Email: hr_malaysia@mercedes-benz.com