Mercedes-Benz Vans is a very successful business unit of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. We are manufacturer of premium vans for private and commercial customers and markets worldwide. We provide holistic transport solutions for people and goods.
We are shaping the Van business of the future. Our future products must meet the core requirements of transporting goods and people as well as the increasing requirements for connectivity and digital solutions. However, under our Ambition 2039, the focus is on CO2 neutrality and the resulting emission-free driving. The future of mobility in the transport sector is electric, especially on the last mile. Therefore, our share of battery-electric vehicles is growing steadily.
At the Jawor site, a part of the new generation of vehicles from the VAN.EA (battery electric vans) and VAN.CA (combustion engine driven) platform is going to be assembled. The plant is being built in close cooperation with the already established powertrain plant in Jawor and will be a combination of a greenfield plant (new buildings) and the use of the existing plant.
As part of this footprint optimization at MB Vans Operations we as Tech Vans decided to make use of this new footprint. In specific we decided to strengthen our project and performance management capability by increasing correspondingly our team on site in Jawor. By that, Tech Vans is strengthened in its ability to be a strategic enabler for MB Vans by pushing State-of-the-Art Tech into operation (FOSS, AI, Cloud, IoT etc.), being successful in transformation projects, meeting Tech Vans targets and much more. Besides Jawor, the department PT/TVT is also located at the locations Stuttgart and Ludwigsfelde. We are transforming MB Vans by pushing excellence in projects like e.g. the ramp-up of the new plant in Jawor, Mainframe Exit or Blueprint Operations MB Vans.
Our team consists of highly motivated team players, who are waiting for your support. We work for each other, with each other and with passion as a team. We value a direct, open and respectful collaboration.
Key responsibilities
In this L4 leadership role, you will lead the Tech Vans Project & Performance Management team, a team of 10+ FTE that is currently being ramped up. The team works for Tech Vans across all locations, operates within a matrix organization and is responsible for ensuring operational excellence in both project management (incl. tech transformation & product projects) and performance management. The job is located in Jawor. The creation of this position in Jawor is a strategic decision to strengthen project and performance management capability in the PT/TV organization.
Tasks General:
· Disciplinary leadership for the IT team, incl. task, performance & HR management, according to the guidelines of MBAG.
· Development & qualification of employees with development plans and feedback
· Ensuring convergence towards IT MB standard solutions / processes
· Strong support for strategical initiatives within the department and Tech Vans
· Ensure compliant work collaboration models with internal and external partners acc. to MB standards
Tasks Project & Performance Management Capability:
· Ramp-Up Jawor Van Tech Hub, incl. Qualification, know-how transfer, standardized service delivery & fulfillment to our internal customers as well as building up efficient working and collaboration models
· Development of a work breakdown structure, time and resource planning, risk management, communication and quality planning within each of our projects
· Definition and tracking of project goals and control of progress/quality, budget and timeframe, incl. change management and status reporting.
· Monitoring and ensuring the target achievement of our external / internal IT partners by e.g. KPIs of budget, resources, performance, project status, proactive definition and implementation of countermeasures.
· Coordination of project team, management of activities, ensuring communication with stakeholders.
· Ensuring the IT project success within the VAN product & market launches within this decade
· Ensuring highest transparency of the performance/budget figures of the PT/TV departments, defining and implementation of corresponding steering methods/processes in accordance with central requirements
· Documentation of the results, lessons learned and handover into operations
Qualification
· Completed studies in computer science, engineering, business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualifications.
· Profound experience in project management of complex product projects, transformation initiatives, or operations-related programs.
· Strong understanding of performance management, KPI systems, target steering and operational excellence methods
· Good knowledge of project management tools and methods, agile approaches and structured problem-solving
· Knowledge of current IT technologies, architectures and innovations as well as associated risks.
· Ability to translate strategic priorities into clear project structures, measurable targets and executable implementation plans.
Experience
· Several years of leadership experience, ideally in an international and cross-functional environment.
· Experience in building up teams, developing capabilities and establishing effective governance, routines and standards
· Profound experience with the processes in a production plant.
· Good experience in stakeholder management.
· Profound understanding of production, operations or technology-related processes within a plant or industrial environment.
Personal Skills
· High resilience and problem-solving skills.
· High intercultural competence and empathy.
· High analytical and conceptual skills.
· English business fluent, German and/or Polish beneficial
· Good communication and presentation skills.
· Entrepreneurial thinking as well as outcome orientation.
Additional information
· The job is in full-time.
· The role requires close collaboration with all Tech Vans locations.
· The job is located in Jawor, Poland.
· Willingness to travel is a prerequisite (<25%).