Lead endtoend product development and procurement for new commercial vehicle projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and robust business case evaluation.

Responsibilities

- Own endtoend development of mechatronics systems for new DICV projects.

- Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

- Coordinate procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing of components and services.

- Conduct business case evaluations and present findings to senior stakeholders.

- Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration among engineering, finance, supply chain, and marketing teams.

- Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues promptly.

- Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

- Prepare and deliver regular status reports and presentations to leadership.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and cost effectiveness.

- Ensure compliance with Daimler corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications





- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field.

- 10+ years of experience in project management for automotive or heavyvehicle product development.

- Proven track record of managing endtoend product development and procurement cycles.

- Robust analytical skills with experience in business case development and financial evaluation.

- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable with senior leadership audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies.

- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, SAP) and MS Office suite.

- Knowledge of automotive standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems.

- Ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and drive decisions under pressure.

- Fluent in English; proficiency in Hindi or regional language is a plus.

📌 Manager - Mechatronics & NPD Projects (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
📍 Chennai