Staff Experience Project Manager

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

The Infotainment & AI department is responsible for innovating and evolving the in-vehicle infotainment system for US customers, with the ambition to deliver a best-in-class, market-leading infotainment experience. By combining software platforms, AI capabilities, and customer-centric design, the department drives differentiation and customer satisfaction across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.

The Staff Experience Project Manager owns the end-to-end delivery of complex infotainment experience initiatives across multiple teams and workstreams. This role operates at a strategic execution level—driving alignment, resolving cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring that experience priorities are delivered with high quality, predictability, and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong ability to drive execution in complex, matrixed organizations
• Proven experience leading large-scale software or digital product initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and influence without authority
• Experience with Agile, hybrid, and scaled delivery models
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones
• Standing and sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to get in and out of test and production vehicles as needed
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infotainment, automotive, or consumer technology products
• Experience supporting UX- or customer-experience-driven initiatives
• Experience working with global and market-facing organizations
• PMP, SAFE, Agile, or similar project management certification

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and delivery of large, cross-functional infotainment initiatives
• Structure ambiguous experience initiatives into executable programs and milestones
• Drive alignment across Product Management, UX, QM, Engineering, Data Science, and global stakeholders
• Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across multiple workstreams
• Lead complex planning, execution, and release coordination activities
• Act as a trusted execution partner to Staff and Principal-level PMs, UX, and Architects
• Proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Provide clear, executive-ready status reporting and recommendations
• Improve project management processes, tools, and operating models across the org
• Mentor and guide junior project managers
• Role requires close collaboration with US and global stakeholders
• Occasional travel may be required
• Job responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level