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Senior Program Manager - OTA SW Development

@ Mercedes-Benz Group
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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:managing delivery, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring kpis
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in CS/Electronics/related engineering; 12+ years developing/managing embedded infotainment software; automotive domain experience and people management exposure; ASPICE and DevOps mindset; German language is a plus.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Lean Agile, SAFe, DevOps, ASPICE, OTA (Over-the-Air)
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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. 

Job Description  

  • Own the end-to-end delivery and lifecycle management of OTA (Over-the-Air) software development programs for Mercedes-Benz Infotainment systems in line with product strategy, customer expectations, and business objectives.
  • Primary Interface to global stakeholders, Product management, validation organizations, Cloud platform teams, and Vehicle integration functions to ensure seamless, and customer-centric OTA deployments
  • Define, establish, and continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Product quality, Delivery predictability and Operational excellence.
  • Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing teams by attracting top talent and fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning to ensure optimal utilization and sustainable business growth.
  • Promote Lean Agile, SAFe, and DevOps practices across the teams, driving continuous improvement, engineering efficiency, and faster value delivery.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop teams through structured goal setting, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and systematic performance management.
  • Provide regular executive-level reporting and communication on program health, delivery status, risks, mitigation plans, resource needs, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ASPICE, and Mercedes-Benz software quality standards.

Qualifications  

  • Graduate in Computer Science, Electronics or related Engineering. 

  • No of Years: 12-18years of experience in developing/managing embedded software in infotainment. 

  • Adequate experience in automotive domain, exposure to people management 

  • German language skills is an added advantage. 

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.