Global Car Embedded Software Team Lead

Daimler AG

Kuala Lumpur

Hybrid

MYR 180,000 - 420,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia (MBTMY) seeks a senior IT/engineering leader to steer a Car Embedded On-/Offboard Stream software team. You will drive people leadership, delivery oversight, and cross-regional collaboration with R&D teams in China, Germany, and Home of Tech.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in automotive software, distributed agile development, and global stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes strategic alignment, capability ramp-up, and delivery excellence within a

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.
Several years of professional 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 the Car Embedded On-/Offboard Stream software team, including people leadership and delivery oversight.
Mentor and build capability through knowledge sharing and growth.
Align activities with MBTMY, Home of Tech, and global R&D priorities.
Coordinate cross-regional collaboration with R&D China, RD Germany, and Home of Tech counterparts.
Translate strategic expectations into team focus, capability development, and delivery readiness.
Implement practices to improve efficiency, transparency, quality, and stakeholder responsiveness.
Ensure compliance guidelines while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
Maintain regular communication with reports, peers, stakeholders, and partners.