Manager - Mechatronics & NPD Projects

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai seeks a seasoned project leader to steer end-to-end product development and procurement for new heavy-vehicle programs.

You will create detailed plans, manage budgets, align stakeholders, and ensure robust business cases drive decisions. The role demands 10+ years in automotive project management, strong financial evaluation skills, excellent communication with senior leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management for automotive or heavy-vehicle product development.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end product development and procurement cycles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in business case development and financial evaluation.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable with senior leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Hindi or regional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development and procurement for new commercial vehicle projects.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing of components and services.
• Conduct business case evaluations and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, finance, supply chain, and marketing teams.
• Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and expedite issues promptly.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports and presentations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Daimler corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

SAP

Job description

Lead endtoend product development and procurement for new commercial vehicle projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and robust business case evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Own endtoend development of mechatronics systems for new DICV projects.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing of components and services.
• Conduct business case evaluations and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration among engineering, finance, supply chain, and marketing teams.
• Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and expedite issues promptly.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports and presentations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Daimler corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management for automotive or heavyvehicle product development.
• Proven track record of managing endtoend product development and procurement cycles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in business case development and financial evaluation.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable with senior leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, SAP) and MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of automotive standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems.
• Ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and drive decisions under pressure.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Hindi or regional language is a plus.