Technical Manager - Connected Cars

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) is seeking a Technical Manager (T5) to lead complex, cross-functional programs in the Connected Car domain. The role combines program leadership, product thinking, and people development to drive end-to-end delivery of scalable connected vehicle platforms and services.

About Mercedes-Benz and MBRDI

Mercedes-Benz AG is a pioneer in automotive engineering, shaping the future of mobility in a safe, sustainable, and software-driven way. Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside Germany, with capabilities across connected, autonomous, electric, and software-defined vehicles.

About the Connected Car Team

The Connected Car team at MBRDI builds platforms and products that define the digital experience for more than 8 million Mercedes customers worldwide.

• Develop scalable, resilient cloud-based solutions.
• Own end-to-end product delivery with a “you build it, you run it” mindset.
• Collaborate globally across Mercedes-Benz engineering hubs.
• Drive continuous innovation through experimentation and modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Program and Delivery Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale Connected Car programs.
• Define program roadmaps, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and cross-team coordination.
• Establish delivery cadence, program increments, and governance frameworks.
• Drive execution excellence across distributed global teams.

Product and Business Alignment

• Collaborate with global product owners and business stakeholders.
• Ensure customer-centric product development using data-driven insights.
• Define success metrics, adoption KPIs, and value realization.
• Align engineering deliverables with business objectives and user experience.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with senior leadership, global stakeholders, and partners.
• Drive alignment across multiple teams, regions, and functions.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes effectively.

Agile and Delivery Excellence

• Lead Agile practices at scale, including SAFe, across programs.
• Facilitate planning cycles, synchronization, and execution reviews.
• Coach teams on Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement practices.

Technology and Platform Orientation

• Work closely with engineering teams on cloud-native, IoT, and connected platforms.
• Enable adoption of best-in-class tools, platforms, and development practices.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and highly available system architectures.

People Leadership and Culture

• Build and develop high-performing teams in a global environment.
• Coach team members on career growth, technical capabilities, and leadership skills.
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 12–15 years of overall experience in software or product engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience leading large-scale programs or managing engineering teams.
• Strong experience handling global, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working in product-driven, international environments.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong program management and delivery leadership skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and large-scale program execution.
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Connected Car, IoT, or cloud-based platforms.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or similar cloud ecosystems.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software development practices.
• Certifications in program management, Agile, or cloud technologies.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Customer-first thinking with a product mindset.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge Connected Car technologies impacting millions of users.
• Collaborate with global Mercedes-Benz teams.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Drive meaningful contributions toward sustainability.

Benefits

• Employee discounts.
• Possible health benefits.
• Mobile phone for employees.
• Possible meal discounts.
• Company retirement benefits.
• Possible hybrid work.
• Mobility offers.
• Employee events.
• Coaching.
• Possible flextime.
• 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