Platform Manager
Full Time
Portland, OR
$98,500 - $126,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description
Inside the Role
Inside the Role
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) needs an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. As part of the EE & SW Platform Management Team, you will be fundamental to ensuring our market leading brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. You will define, implement, and optimize mechatronic and software solutions as part of our high performing global Truck Technology organization within DTNA. Your involvement will stretch from customer need identification through start of production and beyond with vehicle lifecycle design updates. As “EE & SW Platform Manager” you will ensure that our next generation products meet the targets and requirements of our customers and that global colleagues are aligned on Programs and Module Team activities. This developing environment will require grit as well as a proactive mindset to collaborate and succeed.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $98,500 - $126,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
- Lead cross-functional teams and task forces to ensure program criteria and deliverables are met and that actions are taken to meet project targets and mitigate risks.
- Lead cross-functional teams and task forces to ensure program criteria and deliverables are met and that actions are taken to meet project targets and mitigate risks.
- Lead global SW & EE projects in the field of Vehicle Controls & Up fit as well as Energy Efficiency & PT controls. Ensure goals for cost reduction and quality improvement are realized for portfolio.
- Ensure consistent application of global SW & EE project development standards and tools, such as visual management, cPLACE, JIRA, etc.
- Analyze and track project deliverables against established targets including timing, budget, scope and resources, and present status to core teams, management board and other decision making bodies.
- Understand customer use cases and translate into specific product features. Represent North American market requirements on SW & EE in global product planning, projects, working groups, and committees (including technical, business, and compliance requirements).
- Lead product planning activities by working closely with local vehicle team. Represent DTNA in global product strategy and road-mapping, feature requests, project planning for Software & E/E products and features which potentially can be shared globally.
- Interface global platform management (TT/LEE) to DTNA’s product and platform management.
- Connect DTNA’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) to global LCM for SW & E/E in collaboration with local ICT.
- Connect with customers to get specific insights (together with DTNA’s Platform and Segment Strategists, Market Development and engineering representatives).
Knowledge You Should Bring
- 3+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree OR 6+ years of related experience
- Degree focus in Engineering or related technical field
- 3+ years of experience leading and coordinating large scale, cross-functional, global product projects
- Proven record of being well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks in parallel and work professionally with various levels of management
- Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Willingness to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
- Knowledge of truck industry in North America including use cases and requirements
- Knowledge of the Daimler Truck Commercial Vehicle Development System (CVDS) and DTNA Visual Management or similar systems
- Willingness and ability for moderate travel (10%) to other US States and Germany
- Language: English (business fluent)
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Experience working with mechatronic and SW products
- Engineering/technical degree and business degree
- English (business fluent) and German (business fluent)
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
- Portland, Oregon
How We Collaborate
To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Schedule Type:
Hybrid
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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America visa
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Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
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Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.
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EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
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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