We are Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation We develop technological innovations, digital products and future-oriented software solutions and set new standards in car connectivity and the digitization of vehicles and sales. With over 1,400 employees in Ulm, Stuttgart, Berlin and Karlsruhe as well as in project hubs in Asia, we are not only a trustworthy partner and strategic ally, but also the largest software development subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. What unites us? Our enthusiasm for innovation, the passion for modern technology, an agile mindset and the clear goal in mind: the transformation of Mercedes-Benz into "100% digital". Your tasks? As Principal Business Architecture Car Sales (m/f/d), you are a central part of the management team. Your role doesn't include disciplinary management but is characterized by responsibility for strategic topics and technical expertise. In doing so, you will examine the strategic direction of your specialist unit, keep an eye on market-related trends, drive forward with related topics across the board and empower employees. In your role, you specialize in business architecture for car sales, work on the integration of processes and digital products in the Mercedes-Benz AG customer order process, play a key role in the digital transformation of sales processes, and consult our partners in cooperation with product teams to create a seamless, luxurious customer journey. You will prepare well-founded architecture decisions, accompany their implementation in the entire value chain and work with the product teams to develop alternative solution spaces, taking into account relevant criteria, especially at very early stages of the analysis in the car sales environment, in order to have a trend-setting effect and enable targeted implementation in the products. You validate solution architectures in terms of sustainability from an entrepreneurial point of view, ensure efficient and effective interaction of products and actively contribute to the development and implementation of a technical vision for robust, scalable and sustainable car sales products. A key task is to support the teams and management in the implementation of changing framework conditions arising from the digital transformation of Mercedes-Benz AG sales processes. You establish cross-product cooperation with regard to architecture in Car Sales, help our partners in central committees and actively network to increase your own effectiveness. You will take on the mentoring of other enterprise architects and identify suitable talents, while at the same time continuing to develop the competence of the enterprise architecture for Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation in the Car Sales unit. Your profile? You have many years of in-depth experience in defining business architecture and also have extensive experience in designing and implementing the standardization of sales processes. At best, you have a deep understanding of the off-and online sales strategy of Mercedes-Benz AG and can integrate it into your work. You have a keen sense of identifying the causes of problems, and you can skillfully and efficiently identify possible solutions. You are always product-oriented and have an intrinsic motivation to take responsibility for results. You have strong speaking and negotiating skills that will help you present your ideas and concepts convincingly, and communicate routinely at different management levels, understanding the needs of different audiences and thereby creating effective and targeted communication. The ability to empower and improve others by sharing your knowledge and experience is one of your strengths. You are an experienced networker and have the ability to establish contacts with our partners at all levels of the hierarchy and discuss them at eye level in order to build sustainable relationships. Benefits Mobile working In our work and leadership culture, the "how" and the "we" are more important to us than the "where". That's why freedom and personal responsibility are very important to us You would you rather work remote than in the office? Here we are flexible and will find the optimal solution for you and your team after mutual consultation Flexible working hours We offer you flexible options for organizing your working hours: In addition to 30 vacation days and independently plannable working hours, you can also convert plus hours into free time. In this way, we create harmonious spaces for the compatibility of private and professional life. Personal development opportunities Through extensive internal and external training opportunities and conferences you can deepen your know-how and further advance yourself and your team. With Udemy Business, we also give you unlimited access to more than 6,000 online courses - learn whenever and wherever you want. Encounters at eye level At Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, we are a team Our cooperation is based on mutual trust and respect. Flat hierarchies, an appreciative atmosphere, openness and open-mindedness are part of our everyday work. Health & Fitness Y our health is important to us In addition to discounted sports offers in selected fitness studios and the Job Bike for your physical fitness we also offer you psychological counselling options around the clock with Instahelp. Corporate Benefits The security of a corporation and the flexibility of an independent company applies not only to your workplace, but also to your finances: You can benefit from a company pension scheme or discover many great offers in the world of corporate benefits. Benefits as a lead As a lead, you additionally benefit from various benefits. On the one hand, you will achieve more flexibility and mobility in your professional and private life through a company car. Furthermore, you are insured against accidents around the clock. In order to be financially secure in old age, your company pension scheme is subsidised at attractive conditions.