Lead the Engineering IT team responsible for delivering scalable Validation Solutions across the automotive V-Cycle. Drive developer productivity, validation automation, AI-enabled engineering, and modern toolchains that accelerate Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development while improving quality, efficiency, and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the roadmap and delivery of Validation Engineering IT solutions supporting SiL, HiL, XiL, simulation, testing, and release validation ecosystems.

- Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, platform specialists, and solution architects.

- Drive modernization of validation platforms through cloud, automation, AI, and DevOps practices.

- Improve the developer journey by enabling self-service, integrated toolchains, and AI-powered engineering solutions.

- Collaborate with MB.OS, E/E, Powertrain, and Vehicle Integration teams to deliver business value.





- Establish KPI-driven governance covering platform adoption, validation throughput, automation coverage, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

- Ensure reliable operations, security, scalability, and continuous improvement of validation platforms and infrastructure.

- 15 years of experience in Automotive Software Engineering, Engineering IT, Validation Solutions, or Engineering Toolchain Development.

- Proven leadership experience managing teams, platforms, or large transformation programs.

- Solid track record in digitalization initiatives using KPIs and data-driven decision making.

- Demonstrated contribution to innovation and business value creation.

- Experience working in global and multicultural environments.

📌 Senior Program Manager IT Validation Solutions (India)
🏢 DAIMLER
📍 India