Senior Program Manager E/E Product Development

Description - External

Senior Program Manager, ECU Development

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development, India is seeking a Sr. Program Manager with a strong technical background in Product Development of Electronic Control Units.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Strategy:

Align strategic direction of team for department strategy.

Support in company strategy, organization and department development

Projects:

Define and acquire business in line with the defined strategies and financial planning.

Ensure quality and timelines of every deliverables in the projects.

Work out efficient processes and improve existing processes to improve the efficiency, excellence and competitiveness of the department RD/ICB.

Ensure effective team, customer and supplier communication

Product Development:

Develop Body E/E systems and products in collaboration with teams in Germany

Leadership:

Development of processes to get the required talent for the department.

Manpower planning, recruitment and allocation.

Keep the employee commitment level high and increase retention.

Inspire and motivate the employees.

Knowledge and competency build-up

Target setting, performance monitoring, coaching and mentoring of employees.

Safeguard the critical resources and information.

Budget:

Financial planning for the team.

Optimum utilization of resources including budget to meet expectations of business units. Costing and pricing of department activities to make MBRDI cost efficient for business units

Network:

- Develop good image of MBRDI in the R&D network of MB Cars

- - Business development and process improvement through networking and contacts

- Develop knowledge channel with external agencies, universities, educational institutes etc

Process:

Initiation actions for further development of managers and ensure the goals are achieved.

Take initiative and be responsible to develop good image of the organization & department by implementation of processes keeping in mind safety, quality, morale, environmental protection, and values of the organization

Qualifications - External

Basic Qualification:

· Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Electrical & Electronics/ Masters in Computer Applications

· 15-18 years of overall experience in automotive product development activities including people management, program management, requirements engineering, system analysis and validation.

· Good understanding of Body & Comfort systems and components.

· Must have played a key role in the complete product lifecycle of at least 4 - 5 Product Development projects.

· Good understanding of Body & Comfort systems for AUTOSAR based model based software development.

· Good exposure to configuration management tools like PVCS, SVN, GIT and requirement management tool, DOORS, CAN and FLEXRAY protocol knowledge and ISO 26262 is preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience

· Good communication skills and ability to work in & contribute as a good team player

· Experience in the automotive field and exposure of multi-cultural environment is an added advantage.

· Basic knowledge on German language preferred.

Job Title: Senior Program Manager- Supplier Centric Quality Management

Employment Location: Bangalore / India

• Align strategic direction of Quality team for RD/ ICB department.
• Support in company strategy, organization and department development.
• Lead QM activities in the area of Supplier Software Quality.
• Define Quality Strategy for the department in line with the defined strategies.
• Ensure quality and timelines of every deliverables in the projects.
• Work out efficient processes and improve existing processes to improve the efficiency, excellence and competitiveness of the department RD/ICB.
• Ensure effective team, customer and supplier communication.
• Lead the Supplier Centric Quality Management and the QHM Conformity for the projects within the Department.
• Responsible for People management & career development of the team
• Act as a point of escalation for all project & business related queries
• Coordinate with various stakeholders (internal and external). Participate in various supplier discussions, technical and management discussions.
• Ensure alignment & implementation of project strategy in line with organization strategy
• Lead cross-functional activities & collaborate with leadership team as needed
• Collaborate and share LLBP across Quality teams at MBRDI as well as MB.
• Business development and process improvement through networking and contacts
• Develop knowledge channel with external agencies, universities, educational institutes etc.
• Initiation of actions for further development of managers and ensure the goals are achieved.
• Take initiative and be responsible to develop good image of the organization & department by implementation of processes, demonstration and upholding behaviours towards safety, quality, integrity, sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusivity and core values of the company

Education

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Electrical & Electronics; Quality Management is additional qualification.

Experience

No of Years: 12-16 years of SW Quality Management experience

Type of Work: Software Quality Management, Enabling ASPICE Targets

Areas of Work: SW Quality Management

Specific Knowledge:

ASPICE assessment, Good knowledge of various SW Development Lifecycles – V-model, Agile etc., exposure to intercultural concerns, excellent communication & leadership skills.