Sr. Program Manager - Wiring Harness - Schematics (Pune)

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited (MBRDI) in Pune seeks a Sr. Program Manager for Wiring Harness – Schematics.

You will lead a 15–25 engineer team, drive technical releases, manage supplier governance, and steer milestones across cross-functional groups in a global context. Ideal candidates bring 16–19 years of industry experience with deep Wiring Harness expertise, leadership capabilities, and familiarity with PLM and electrical architectures within automotive

Qualifications

• 16–19 years of overall industry experience.
• 12–14 years in Wiring Harness domain and components.
• Experience leading teams and people as a People Leader.
• Awareness of legal requirements, system-level functions and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15–25 engineers in Wiring Harness – Schematics Development for Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
• Own people management and technical decision-making within the team.
• Define and manage team targets aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; ensure targets are met.

Skills

Wiring Harness

Schematics Development

People Leadership

Team Management

Supplier Governance

Electrical Architecture

PLM Systems

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Engineering Graduate in Electronics Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Design / Power Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Ldorado

E3-Cable

PREEVision

Job description

Job Description - Sr. Program Manager - Wiring Harness - Schematics (Pune) (MER00042WC)

Description

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:

• Lead a team of 15–25 engineers as a Sr. Program Manager and People Leader in Wiring Harness – Schematics Development for Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
• Lead the DMU/Schematics Development team for passenger cars.
• Take ownership of people management and technical decision-making within the team.
• Define and manage team target agreements in alignment with organizational goals.
• Guide and steer team members through various project and technical maturity milestones.
• Manage supplier governance for various projects and related suppliers at Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
• Ensure all functional and system-level targets are achieved as per component specifications.
• Coordinate closely with Wiring Harness team colleagues and cross-functional teams at Mercedes-Benz Car Group.
• Take technical release responsibility for Wiring Harness topics in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support team management in achieving organization-level and team-level targets.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 16–19 years of overall industry experience.
• 12–14 years of relevant experience in Wiring Harness domain and components in design and development.
• Strong understanding of various systems and components from low-voltage Wiring Harness, E/E systems, and components inside passenger cars.
• Experience in leading teams and managing people as a People Leader.
• Technical expertise in Wiring Harness design, connectors, electrification, circuit creation, electrical architecture, power electronics, and related engineering requirements.
• Technical expertise in vehicle schematics development.
• Awareness of relevant legal requirements, system-level functions, and testing.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and project timelines.
• Experience in engineering supplier governance.
• Experience in handling field issues, idea generation, and problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the globe.
• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Awareness of PLM systems.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• Engineering Graduate in Electronics Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Design / Power Electronics / Electrical Engineering will be preferred.

Preferred Qualifications — Good to Have:

• Awareness of future technological advancements in the automotive industry in domains such as Wiring Harness, Battery, High Voltage, and autonomous mobility.
• German language skills and global project experience.
• Experience working with Mercedes-Benz norms, standards, and processes.
• Exposure to CAD tools such as Unigraphics NX, Ldorado, E3-Cable, and PREEVision.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and international project teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited

Primary Location

India-Maharashtra-Pune

Work Locations

5th & 6th Floor, Wing B, Building Congo, Block 1.3 5th & 6th Floor, Wing B, Building Congo, Block 1.3 Pune 411057