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About the position

Tasks

Inside the Role

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.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 – $91,000 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

• Manage Engineering projects - work closely with Engineering and other cross functional departments to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget

• Use and support the DTNA Visual Management process for running Projects Prepare project status reports and present project gate updates to project committees

• Publish meeting minutes and track action items

• Support senior project managers on ad hoc tasks as assigned

• Assist in preparing project budget estimates by gathering cost inputs from Engineering and cross‑functional partners

• Maintain budget-related documentation, including forecasts, spend reports, and cost‑tracking spreadsheets

• Monitor purchase orders and invoices, follow up with stakeholders as needed, and ensure spending aligns with the approved project budget and timeline

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Engineering or a related field or and 2+ years of relevant experience required

• Self-motivated with strong communication skills required

• Independently lead cross functional project teams and manage engineering projects and budgets required

• Good networking skills and a strong interest in project management required

• Experience in preparing and giving presentations required

• Ability to work with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Tableau, Word, Excel and Powerpoint software package required

• Well organized, able to handle multiple detailed tasks and work professionally with all levels in company required

• Able to quickly learn new project management and budgeting skills required

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Knowledge of new product development process preferred

• Knowledge and aptitude of vehicle design or software development preferred

• Advanced knowledge of budgeting and working with Excel Pivot tables preferred

• Knowledge of project management principles and a keen interest towards PMP certification preferred

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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:

Onsite

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.

Qualifications

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