Technical Manager - Connected Cars

Daimler AG (Canada); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG in India, Bangalore, leads the Connected Car program delivering scalable cloud-based platforms and services for Mercedes customers worldwide. The role requires driving end-to-end delivery, coordinating global teams, and aligning engineering with business strategy.

The position emphasizes stakeholder management, customer-centric product development, and a strong focus on agile practices, DevOps, and cloud architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 12–15 years of software/product engineering experience.
• 4+ years leading large-scale programs or engineering teams.
• Experience with global, cross-functional stakeholders in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end delivery of large scale Connected Car programs.
• Define program roadmap, milestones, and execution strategy.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and cross team coordination.
• Establish delivery cadence, program increments, and governance frameworks.
• Drive execution excellence across distributed global teams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead Agile practices at scale (e.g., SAFe) across programs.
• Facilitate planning cycles, synchronization, and execution reviews.
• Coach teams on Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement practices.
• Work closely with engineering teams on cloud native, IoT, and connected platforms.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and highly available system architectures.
• 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.

Skills

Program management

Delivery leadership

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Eng or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description - Technical Manager - Connected Cars (MER000404Y)

Technical Manager - Connected Cars Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

About Mercedes Benz & MBRDI Mercedes Benz AG, a pioneer in automotive engineering, is shaping the future of mobility in a safe, sustainable, and software Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) is the largest R&D center for Mercedes strong capabilities across connected, autonomous, electric, and software software excellence, enabling the next generation of mobility solutions. driven way. Benz Group AG outside Germany. With defined vehicles, MBRDI drives digital innovation and i n car About the Connected Car Team The Connected Car team at MBRDI builds platforms and products that define the digital experience for over 8 million Mercedes customers worldwide. • • Develop scalable, resilient cloud Own end to-- based solutions end product delivery (“You build it, you run it”) • • Collaborate globally across Mercedes Drive continuous innovation through experimentation and modern engineering practices Benz Benz engineering hubs Role Overview We are looking for a Technical Manager (T5) to lead complex, cross This role combines functional programs in the Connected Car domain. program leadership, product thinking, and people development to drive end to end delivery of scalable connected vehicle platforms and services. The position requires strong stakeholder management, global collaboration, and the ability to measurable business outcomes. deliver

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Program & Delivery Leadership
  • Own end to end delivery of large scale Connected Car programs
  • Define program roadmap, milestones, and execution strategy
  • Manage dependencies, risks, and cross team coordination
  • Establish delivery cadence, program increments, and governance frameworks
  • Drive execution excellence across distributed global teams
• 2. Product & 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
• 3. 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
• 4. Agile & Delivery Excellence
  • Lead Agile practices at scale (e.g., SAFe) across programs
  • Facilitate planning cycles, synchronization, and execution reviews
  • Coach teams on Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement practices
• 5. Technology & Platform Orientation
  • Work closely with engineering teams on cloud Enable adoption of best in-- native, IoT, and connected platforms class tools, platforms, and development practices
  • Ensure scalable, secure, and highly available system architectures
• 6. People Leadership & 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 related field 12 15 years of overall experience in software / product engineering 4+ years of experience leading large scale programs or managing engineering teams Strong experience in handling global, cross • Experience working in product-- functional stakeholders driven, international environments

Must Have Skills

• Strong program management and delivery leadership skills
• Experience with Agile methodologies and large scale program execution
• Proven 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 focus on outcomes Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity Customer first thinking with 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.

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited

Primary Location

India-Karnataka-Bangalore

Work Locations

Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119 Brigade Tech Gardens, Katha No. 119 Kundalahalli Village, K.R. Puram Hobli, Ward No. 85 Bangalore 560037