Global Car Embedded Software Delivery Lead

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Puchong

Hybrid

MYR 220,000 - 320,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia is seeking a high-impact leader to steer the Car Embedded On-/Offboard Stream software team. You will mentor engineers, align delivery with global R&D priorities, and drive cross-regional collaboration across Malaysia, China and Germany.

You will translate strategy into team focus, oversee delivery quality, and promote continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and clear stakeholder communication across locations, including leadership and 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.
Proven experience across operational, conceptual, and technical aspects of IT or software product development.
Experience in automotive software development, preferably with exposure to vehicle or onboard software topics.
Proven experience leading and strategically aligning distributed agile development teams.
Strong track record of collaborating with international partners and teams.
Experience in cross-regional delivery setup, stakeholder alignment, capability ramp-up, and coordination across Malaysia, China, Germany, or comparable international locations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a high-performing Car Embedded On-/Offboard Stream software development team, covering people leadership, delivery content, budget awareness, and business management aspects.
Mentor and capability build by promoting knowledge sharing, professional growth, and skills development within the team.
Align activities with MBTMY, Home of Tech, and global RD priorities to support strategic software development topics.
Support cross-regional collaboration and capability ramp-up with RD China, RD Germany, and Home of Tech counterparts.
Translate strategic expectations into team focus areas, capability development, delivery readiness, and operational follow-up.
Implement and oversee practices that improve organizational efficiency, delivery transparency, quality, and stakeholder responsiveness.
Ensure adherence to compliance guidelines while promoting collaboration, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Build and maintain regular communication with direct reports, peer team leads, stakeholders, and external partners where relevant.