When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.
Job Overview
Daimler Trucks is establishing a new, international research & development department to bring automated and electric driving technologies to series production. The Business Development team will closely work with this new group to develop robust business cases related to CASE topics (Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Services, and Electric). You will work with senior leadership at Daimler to shape and define business models that leverage existing capabilities and evaluate external partnerships to support Daimler Trucks' long-term vision. Our ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies, brings structure to ambiguity, builds compelling recommendations, and is a self-motivator.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing an excellent advisor experience through all interactions with full accountability of the outstanding issues until a resolution is reached.
- Build and manage external and internal relationships that lead to strategic alliances and partnerships to support CASE initiatives.
- Bring structure to ambiguous business situations.
- Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses related to market size, business model and scenario analysis.
- Create and lead Technology Proof of Concept action plans, managing each strategic growth opportunity through completion.
- Manage product end to end process collaborating with product owners, stakeholders, customers, architects, and program managers.
- A Master's degree from an accredited college/university with 4+ years related experience OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university and 6+ years of related experience required
- A degree focus in Business Management or Software, Systems Engineer is preferred
- An attached resume is required
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of group leader, project lead or mentoring experience
- Ability to research and analyze emerging industry trends to effectively define the business context and ecosystem in which digital solutions can be leveraged for the trucking industry
- Strong knowledge of principles of effective business strategy, market dynamics, commercial vehicles and competitive intelligence
- Extensive experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, as well as ability to work in a collaborative and team-centric culture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to package and present complex analysis and recommendations clearly
- Experience with a variety of traditional and new corporate communications channels (print, online, digital, video, face-to-face)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Think Cell
- About 20% - 40% travel required to corporate offices and offsite meetings
Preferred Qualifications
- SAFe Product Manager certification
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application
- Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.
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