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 Embedded On-/Offboard Stream 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 Embedded On-/Offboard Stream activities with Mercedes-Benz Tech Malaysia, Home of Tech, and global Research & Development priorities to support strategic software development topics.
• Support cross-regional collaboration and capability ramp-up with Research & Development China, Research & Development 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, Research & Development China and Research & Development 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.