Senior Product Strategist, Technology (HMI & Cameras)

Daimler Truck • Portland, OR

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role DTNA Product Strategy is responsible for the overall product strategy at DTNA, which includes gathering market inputs and feedback, developing roadmaps for our products, and scoping major and minor projects within the organization to drive product improvements. In addition, the strategy team provides data analyses to support product decision making, take rate modeling, and helps foster positive customer experience. In the Product Strategy department, you will gain knowledge of our customers, dealers, markets and 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. We are looking for inspired and talented people to join our industry-leading strategy team. In this role, you will establish and lead product projects from Quality Gate S through Quality Gate 9 and sit on the project team as the primary Sales and Marketing representative after QG9. You will also be creating business cases and other project-related content and presentation materials, and presenting to the leadership team to help cast the vision and strategy for DTNA’s Cameras, Digital Displays, Instrument Clusters, and other Human-Machine Interface (HMI) topics, for both On-Highway and Medium Duty & Vocational trucks. This includes collaboration and alignments within Sales/Marketing, Engineering, TT/S, Procurement & Supply, Finance, Connectivity, Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, Daimler Truck Australia, Daimler Truck Mexico, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, among other local and global stakeholders. You will need to work autonomously to define and manage project deliverables such as product positioning, product definition, project Spec Book, complexity matrices, budget, schedule, risks & countermeasures, volumes, among other tasks. You will also need to deeply understand customer requirements (end users / drivers, fleets, and TEMs) and will need to represent our customers in daily project meetings and discussions. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team What You Drive at DTNA Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, particularly Engineering teams, Segment Strategy and Sales teams, as well as customers and dealers. Translate customer requests into actionable DTNA product initiatives and follow through until launch and beyond. Lead Camera & Digital HMI product roadmap and strategy. Ensure organizational alignment, success and competitiveness of DTNA’s products as it relates to Cameras, Digital HMI, and other technology topics. Provide data-based recommendations on potential new product offerings and technologies Create detailed project timing plans and lead project teams to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget Steer global and local Camera & Digital HMI roadmap and development efforts to achieve / maintain best-in-class product position Serve as product expert for Cameras and Digital HMI topics Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Visual Management and foster positive culture and team environment Knowledge You Should bring A Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience is required. Knowledge of Daimler Truck North America systems and business processes Experience in project management or leading teams required Experience compiling, conducting, analyzing and maintaining complex market information and intelligence required Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint required Solid communicator with good networking skills Well organized, able to handle multiple detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of management Excellent communication and persuasion/negotiation skills, and comfortable presenting at Executive Forums Ability to learn and deep dive technical topics, and be comfortable in discussions with Engineering required An attached resume required Exceptional Candidates Might Have A degree focused in Business, Marketing, Project Management or Engineering preferred Experience with customer and dealer interactions preferred Familiarity with Digital HMI preferred Familiarity with Cameras preferred Familiarity with DTNA’s Strategy and Project Management processes preferred Experience working with various DTNA databases & tools (EMMA, Order Explorer, SpecPro) preferred Understanding of and familiarity with Tableau and Alteryx preferred Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. 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 This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Knowledge of Daimler Truck North America systems and business processes
• Experience in project management or leading teams required
• Experience compiling, conducting, analyzing and maintaining complex market information and intelligence required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint required
• Solid communicator with good networking skills
• Well organized, able to handle multiple detailed tasks and work professionally with various levels of management
• Excellent communication and persuasion/negotiation skills, and comfortable presenting at Executive Forums
• Ability to learn and deep dive technical topics, and be comfortable in discussions with Engineering required
• An attached resume required

Nice To Haves

• A degree focused in Business, Marketing, Project Management or Engineering preferred
• Experience with customer and dealer interactions preferred
• Familiarity with Digital HMI preferred
• Familiarity with Cameras preferred
• Familiarity with DTNA’s Strategy and Project Management processes preferred
• Experience working with various DTNA databases & tools (EMMA, Order Explorer, SpecPro) preferred
• Understanding of and familiarity with Tableau and Alteryx preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, particularly Engineering teams, Segment Strategy and Sales teams, as well as customers and dealers.
• Translate customer requests into actionable DTNA product initiatives and follow through until launch and beyond.
• Lead Camera & Digital HMI product roadmap and strategy.
• Ensure organizational alignment, success and competitiveness of DTNA’s products as it relates to Cameras, Digital HMI, and other technology topics.
• Provide data-based recommendations on potential new product offerings and technologies
• Create detailed project timing plans and lead project teams to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Steer global and local Camera & Digital HMI roadmap and development efforts to achieve / maintain best-in-class product position
• Serve as product expert for Cameras and Digital HMI topics
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Visual Management and foster positive culture and team environment

What This Job Offers

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