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. Key Responsibilities: • Lead a team of 15–25 engineers as a Sr. Program Manager and People Leader in Wiring Harness – Schematics Development for Mercedes-Benz Car Group. • Lead the DMU/Schematics Development team for passenger cars. • Take ownership of people management and technical decision-making within the team. • Define and manage team target agreements in alignment with organizational goals. • Guide and steer team members through various project and technical maturity milestones. • Manage supplier governance for various projects and related suppliers at Mercedes-Benz Car Group. • Ensure all functional and system-level targets are achieved as per component specifications. • Coordinate closely with Wiring Harness team colleagues and cross-functional teams at Mercedes-Benz Car Group. • Take technical release responsibility for Wiring Harness topics in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Support team management in achieving organization-level and team-level targets. Required Skills and Experience: • 16–19 years of overall industry experience. • 12–14 years of relevant experience in Wiring Harness domain and components in design and development. • Strong understanding of various systems and components from low-voltage Wiring Harness, E/E systems, and components inside passenger cars. • Experience in leading teams and managing people as a People Leader. • Technical expertise in Wiring Harness design, connectors, electrification, circuit creation, electrical architecture, power electronics, and related engineering requirements. • Technical expertise in vehicle schematics development. • Awareness of relevant legal requirements, system-level functions, and testing. • Strong understanding of product development processes and project timelines. • Experience in engineering supplier governance. • Experience in handling field issues, idea generation, and problem-solving. • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the globe. • Strong people management and stakeholder management skills. • Awareness of PLM systems. Educational Qualifications: • Engineering Graduate in Electronics Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering. • Postgraduate qualification in Design / Power Electronics / Electrical Engineering will be preferred. Preferred Qualifications — Good to Have: • Awareness of future technological advancements in the automotive industry in domains such as Wiring Harness, Battery, High Voltage, and autonomous mobility. • German language skills and global project experience. • Experience working with Mercedes-Benz norms, standards, and processes. • Exposure to CAD tools such as Unigraphics NX, Ldorado, E3-Cable, and PREEVision. • Experience working with global stakeholders and international project teams. 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.