Assistant Manager - VX Product Owner

Daimler AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager - VX Product Owner to enhance the sales process through product ownership and system integration. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure data compliance. A valid work visa for Singapore is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in product ownership and process improvements.
• Work experience in the automotive industry/retail preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM & SAFE Agile) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rollout of products and features enabling omnichannel platforms.
• Create quarterly product increment roadmaps and delivery plans aligned with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global teams and market units for smooth execution of initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or Information Management Systems

Job description

Tasks

Assistant Manager - VX Product Owner

Join us to digitalize the retail world of Mercedes-Benz.

We are a young and dynamic team developing the sales process of the future with a focus on an integrated IT landscape to provide magical moments and the best customer experience.

Our main task is to design & rollout the Sales & Business Process Blueprint while taking ownership of the strategic development of our IT systems for Mercedes-Benz Cars across the Region Overseas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic member to support the blueprint definition and development of VX – an enrichment middle layer for all vehicle data at Mercedes-Benz. You would need to take on several key elements of product ownership such as writing user stories, consulting with the development team, and aligning with markets and business stakeholders, focusing on integrating Front-End solutions with the corresponding middleware and foundation systems.

Furthermore, it will be your responsibility, together with the Process Manager, to define an optimized Sales Process Blueprint and Roadmap aligned with the company's strategic goals to achieve target landscape adherence.

Main Tasks:

1. Product Ownership of VX and related middle layer products.
2. Lead the development and rollout of products and features enabling omnichannel platforms by collaborating with engineers and business teams.
3. Ensure system and data integration, focusing on middleware integrating retail front-end systems and foundation systems in cooperation with the IT department.
4. Enhance and enrich vehicle and related data to meet business objectives.
5. Maintain data integrity and compliance for data reporting.
6. Create quarterly product increment roadmaps and delivery plans aligned with markets and HQ stakeholders.
7. Create sales process and system blueprints to enable automation and standardization across markets.
8. Ensure new initiatives, epics, features, and stories are aligned in terms of solution, landscape, process, and timelines.
9. Develop initiatives and epics at the program level, and stories at the team level, with adequate details for all stakeholders.
10. Collaborate with global teams and market units for smooth execution of initiatives.
11. Support evaluation of market requests for process and system changes.
12. Provide consultancy and support in digitalizing retail business.
13. Create governance around system utilization and key performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or Information Management Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in product ownership and process improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication skills to present topics and ideas clearly to all stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present technical content to general audiences.
• Ability to set goals and drive their fulfillment, taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Work experience in the automotive industry/retail preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM & SAFE Agile) preferred.
• Highly motivated, independent worker with minimal guidance needed.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Strong analytical and abstraction skills.
• Ability to work in an international and intercultural environment.
• Multilingual abilities are an advantage.

This position is based in Singapore. A valid work visa is required for employment in Singapore. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.