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The Role
Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of large, cross-functional infotainment experience initiatives. Structure ambiguous programs, drive alignment across PM, UX, engineering, and data science, manage dependencies and risks, coordinate releases, report to executives, improve PM processes, and mentor junior PMs while collaborating with US and global stakeholders.
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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.
The Infotainment & AI department is responsible for innovating and evolving the in-vehicle infotainment system for US customers, with the ambition to deliver a best-in-class, market-leading infotainment experience. By combining software platforms, AI capabilities, and customer-centric design, the department drives differentiation and customer satisfaction across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.
The Staff Experience Project Manager owns the end-to-end delivery of complex infotainment experience initiatives across multiple teams and workstreams. This role operates at a strategic execution level—driving alignment, resolving cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring that experience priorities are delivered with high quality, predictability, and impact.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end planning and delivery of large, cross-functional infotainment initiatives
- Structure ambiguous experience initiatives into executable programs and milestones
- Drive alignment across Product Management, UX, QM, Engineering, Data Science, and global stakeholders
- Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across multiple workstreams
- Lead complex planning, execution, and release coordination activities
- Act as a trusted execution partner to Staff and Principal-level PMs, UX, and Architects
- Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation strategies
- Provide clear, executive-ready status reporting and recommendations
- Improve project management processes, tools, and operating models across the org
- Mentor and guide junior project managers
- Role requires close collaboration with US and global stakeholders
- Occasional travel may be required
- Job responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- 7+ years of relevant work experience
- Strong ability to drive execution in complex, matrixed organizations
- Proven experience leading large-scale software or digital product initiatives
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and influence without authority
- Experience with Agile, hybrid, and scaled delivery models
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working across cultures and time zones
- Standing and sitting for long periods of time
- Ability to get in and out of test and production vehicles as needed
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with infotainment, automotive, or consumer technology products
- Experience supporting UX- or customer-experience-driven initiatives
- Experience working with global and market-facing organizations
- PMP, SAFE, Agile, or similar project management certification
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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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is continuously striving to innovate premium mobility. It is a place for exceptional people with outstanding ideas and the absolute willingness to bring them to life. We are not about cars only - we are also about the latest and greatest software, cutting-edge technology, and groundbreaking innovation: Embedded in a worldwide network MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Costumer Research, and Open Innovation. In Redford, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.
