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
DTNA Engineering Platform Management (EPM) is responsible for the project management of major product projects at DTNA, which includes product planning, technical feasibility studies, budget & schedule development, and coordination of work across impacted departments. EPM is an excellent department to gain knowledge of the entire product development process and our products, as well as expand your professional network. If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your horizons and learn something new, this may be the position for you.
Responsibilities
- Candidate must be well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management.
- Support Category 1 and 2 product projects.
- Together with project lead, create detailed project timing plans and work closely with Engineering and other departments to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
- Assist project lead to coordinate and facilitate project-related meetings such as status reviews, core team meetings, visual management meetings.
- Publish minutes and action items and prepare status reports.
- Assist with implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and foster positive culture and team environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college required
- Degree focus: 4-year technical or Business is preferred
- An attached resume is required
- Knowledge of Daimler Trucks North America systems and business processes preferred
- Knowledge of DTNA product development processes and Cascadia product line preferred
- Ability to learn and implement DTNA Visual Management practices required
- Excellent communicator with good networking skills required
- Proficiency in SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software packages required
- Well organized, able to handle multiple detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of management required
- Experience in project management and leading project teams preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP)certification preferred
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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