Digital Features and Services Program Management

Objective of job Digital Features and Services Program Management role in MBGC to steer for cross-functional activities, decision making as well as key strategic projects roll out with counterparts from R&D, Purchasing, Controlling, Product Management, Aftersales and other functions. Drive for successful roll-out of the planned Digital Features and Services (including Life Cycle Management). Together with R&D, BMBS colleagues and colleagues within the team, define product strategy for next generation of MBOS (Mercedes Benz Operating System) on MBC passenger cars in China according to company strategy. Also to manage interfaces with relevant counterparts in HQ. This role is part of the MB.OS Team under MBGC Program Management center. This role is essential in ensuring close collaboration of worldwide functional teams and smooth execution of both global and local activities and will directly influence the future MBOS strategic offering to the MB product in China. Main tasks Project steering: Funnel market-specific product

from China into overall project. Drive China requirements to be realized timely in the China market and manage China specific business case. Make product-relevant decisions cross-functionally in China and in alignment with PS organization in Germany. Create transparency regarding project target achievement and project status in China. Report, monitor and escalate product relevant topics to ensure the project delivery and timeline. Lead specific digital product roll-out in China, define key project milestones, align for cross-carline synchronization of timeline and offering, and drive for successful releases from RD and Quality counterparts to achieve successful launch of the digital feature on planned carlines. Elaborate processes, methods and standards, support MBOS strategic lead to define next-gen MBOS strategy from product requirements to product offering. Support alignment in regards of MBOS project relevant business model definition with potential partners/suppliers, BC evaluation etc. Be a part of the team culture that constantly looking for innovations and improvements, in regards to In-car Operating System / Digital Cockpit product strategy, new technical concept and Eco-system scouting, and cross-functional collaboration model. Qualification University Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in Industrial/Automotive Engineering, Computer Science/Technology or Business Administration. Excellent learning ability in new trends & knowledge quickly. 5+ years working experience in an international environment in Automotive industry, Cellphone/Mobile Devices industry or Operating System relevant companies. Fluent in English speaking and writing. Highly motivated in new Automotive technologies and Digital / Intelligent vehicle, good business sense and strong ability in steering for cross-functional collaborations. Able to work agilely under uncertainties and pressure. Project management skills, able to steer sophisticated projects with complex cross-functional work package setup and drive for high quality deliveries and keeping key project milestones. Agile Management capability as a plus. Experienced in creating thoughtful and provoking presentations for management that fits to the overall target and strategy. Knowledge as a plus: In-car Operating System development processes, In-car Operating System technical trends, competitor environment and important Eco-system players, potential regulation and legal constraints. Experience as a plus: In-car Operating System project experience; automotive digital product & services strategy definition.