Team Lead

About Us
Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia (MBTMY), established in 2003, is a global technology hub within the Mercedes-Benz Group. We play a key role in the company’s digital transformation by delivering innovative digital solutions across the entire value chain.
With over 300 technology professionals, MBTMY contributes to a wide range of areas including software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, DevOps and artificial intelligence. From enhancing in-car digital experiences to improving global vehicle sales platforms and advancing AI and security initiatives, our teams help drive high-impact technology solutions for Mercedes-Benz worldwide. Our culture is built on agility, collaboration and continuous learning.
We provide an environment where innovation can flourish, supported by strong technical leadership, cross-functional teamwork and a shared commitment to quality and excellence. We also offer flexible hybrid work arrangements, allowing team members to balance remote work with in-person collaboration at our vibrant Wisma Mercedes-Benz office in Puchong. A space designed to inspire creativity, innovation and meaningful connection.

Job Description
•    Lead and manage a high-performing Car EOO software development team, covering people leadership, delivery content, budget awareness, and business management aspects.
•    Act as a mentor and capability builder by promoting knowledge sharing, professional growth, and skills development within the team.
•    Align Car EOO activities with Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia, Home of Tech, and global RD priorities to support strategic software development topics.
•    Support cross-regional collaboration and capability ramp-up with RD China, RD Germany, and Home of Tech counterparts, including China-related vehicle software and delivery setup topics.
•    Translate strategic expectations into team focus areas, capability development, delivery readiness, and operational follow-up.
•    Implement and oversee practices that improve organizational efficiency, delivery transparency, quality, and stakeholder responsiveness.
•    Ensure adherence to compliance guidelines while promoting collaboration, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement across the organization.
•    Build and maintain regular communication with direct reports, peer team leads or Tech Principals, stakeholders, HoT counterparts, RD China and RD Germany counterparts, and external partners where relevant.
 

Qualifications
•    Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.
•    Several years of professional experience in IT-specific corporate roles with management responsibility.
•    Proven experience across operational, conceptual, and technical aspects of IT or software product development.
•    Experience in automotive software development, preferably with exposure to vehicle or onboard software topics.
•    Proven experience leading and strategically aligning distributed agile development teams.
•    Strong track record of collaborating with international partners and teams.
•    Experience in cross-regional delivery setup, stakeholder alignment, capability ramp-up, and coordination across Malaysia, China, Germany, or comparable international locations.

Specific knowledge/ Skill
•    Strong people leadership, mentoring, and capability-building skills to develop a high-performing team.
•    Commitment to self-assessment and continuous improvement, with a focus on personal and professional growth.
•    Skilled in managing delivery to meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations, including performance monitoring and improvement.
•    Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation, risk awareness, and strategic business growth.
•    Strong analytical skills to assess and enhance strategic initiatives, delivery priorities, and capability development needs.
•    Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to engage business, technical, and senior stakeholders across locations.
•    Ability to communicate technical software development topics clearly, including vehicle or onboard software context.
•    Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for technical communication with China-based stakeholders, particularly on vehicle or onboard software topics.

Responsibility and Scope for decision-making
•    Solely responsible for developing a high-performing Car EOO team, including team guidance, expectation setting, feedback, mentoring, and support for professional development.
•    Co-responsible for achieving strategic alignment and enabling cross-regional delivery collaboration with Home of Tech, RD China, RD Germany, and relevant business or technical stakeholders.
•    Co-responsible for driving operational excellence, delivery readiness, capability ramp-up, and continuous improvement within the team.
•    Co-responsible for maintaining delivery transparency, quality standards, compliance awareness, and stakeholder responsiveness.
•    Responsible for aligning priorities, monitoring delivery progress, and supporting follow-up actions related to people, delivery, and operational topics.
•    Supports external partner, vendor, or recruiter coordination where relevant, including alignment on deliverables and compliance with agreed arrangements.