Senior Manager, Infotainment North America
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is a place for exceptional people with outstanding ideas and the absolute willingness to bring them to our R&D facilities in the U.S. you will be surrounded by engineers software developers and designers pushing technology boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are not just about cars: we are also about the latest and greatest software cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking innovation.
We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the next evolution of Infotainment Experiences & Connected Services for the North American Markets. The position will lead teams focused on implementing the next wave in Infotainment experience by ensure products are designed & developed to fit US customer needs by translating US requirements to RD and developing for this role you will be managing a large team with diverse responsibilities. A successful candidate will learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment ensuring that the team delivers on the expectations established internally and with partners across the globe all the while looking to improve processes tools and growing people. As part of this expectation this leader will utilize the teams local-market expertise to formulate and propose changes needed within our infotainment and connected car domains to best meet the changing needs of the North American customer.
All teams within our business unit interact and collaborate with development teams in various US locations India Germany and China.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the North America Infotainment team within MBRDNAs Infotainment & AI business unit.
- Oversee end-to-end product launches and ongoing improvements for the MBUX infotainment system focused on North American customers together with sales colleagues aligning product vision and roadmap to user needs.
- Advocate for customer needs while collaborating across teams and ensuring operational support infotainment experience.
- Guide the infotainment team in delivering reliable user experiences tailored to North America including integration and validation of features such as remote UI speech command navigation and new AI capabilities.
- Ensure vehicle-cloud connectivity by understanding all relevant components and field operations.
- Review project plans validate resources identify risks guide mitigation and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Deliver data-driven engineering reports with clear summaries for management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in the field of User Experience Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in high-tech or automotive environment.
- Proven track record of leading teams providing mentorship and enabling personal development of key individuals.
- Proven track record of managing team financials towards organizational goals.
- Strong knowledge of automotive industry including ecosystem manufacturing processes as well as modern software development.
- Experience leading teams or projects in infotainment cloud services connected vehicle technologies or other related software fields.
- Experience with agile collaboration (e.g. Scrum) and managing distributed development integration and release processes.
- Willingness to travel 20% internationally and domestically including overnight/weekend trips.
- Commitment to high quality and performance standards for self and team.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic systems.
- Teamwork and leadership skills including team organization mentoring and progressive management emphasizing openness and shared goals.
- Application development and delivery on embedded and cloud platforms.
- Strong intuition and appreciation of the importance of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in a US setting.
- Internal applicant must be PV44 Confirmed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Automotive OEM or Tier1 supplier work experience.
- Experience leading/managing teams developing strategies execution of projects.
- Experience with embedded software and automotive solutions.
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Why should you apply
Here at MBRDNA you create digital ecosystems around cars you design a language between humans and machines you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the Best Places to Work by BuiltIn in January 2024 a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:
Medical dental and vision insurance for employees and their families
401(k) with employer match
Up to 15 company-paid holidays
Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees) sick time and parental leave
Tuition assistance program
Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system MBRDNA employees or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.
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