Technical project management analyst ii – complexity optimization implementation

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) continuously strives to lead the commercial vehicle manufacturing industry. As part of the Complexity Optimization team, the Technical Project Management Analyst II directly contributes to DTNA’s top strategic business goals by helping turn approved complexity reduction ideas into implemented measures and realized savings.

The role works across DTNA’s core functions, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Aftermarket, to drive approved optimization ideas to implementation. This includes developing implementation plans, coordinating activities, tracking progress, and helping resolve risks and roadblocks.

The position provides the PMO structure needed to maintain transparency and accountability across the implementation portfolio. It reports progress, status, and escalations to executive management and supports decision-making when different implementation options need to be considered. This may include balancing the level of part portfolio reduction against executable engineering workload, available resources, timing, cost, and implementation risk.

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 $86,000.00 - $110,000.00 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

• Drive approved complexity optimization ideas and measures to implementation across DTNA.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Aftermarket, and other functions to develop implementation plans and execute approved measures.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to maintain alignment, momentum, and accountability throughout implementation.
• Track progress, savings realization, risks.
• Identify implementation barriers and work with stakeholders to develop and execute resolution plans.
• Provide regular status updates, progress reviews, and escalation reporting to executive leadership.
• Support decision-making by evaluating implementation options, tradeoffs, and alternative execution pathways.
• Facilitate implementation reviews and ensure actions, decisions, and commitments are completed.
• Monitor expected and realized business benefits and help ensure approved savings targets are achieved.
• Continuously improve implementation processes, reporting, governance, and portfolio visibility.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Analytics, or a related field., and 2-4 years of relevant experience, is required.

Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects in an engineering, manufacturing, operations, or corporate environment.

Strong sense of ownership with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through implementation and value realization.

Ability to understand the priorities and constraints of multiple business functions and align stakeholders around a common objective.

Strong project planning, organization, and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to evaluate alternatives and communicate tradeoffs in a clear, fact-based manner.

Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience communicating with executive leadership.

Ability to influence and coordinate work across multiple organizations without direct authority.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in PMO, program management, business transformation, or continuous improvement.
• Experience w/ DTNA’s implementation processes e.g. EWRs, FALs, Quality Gates.
• Experience with DTNA’s tracking & implementation tools e.g. CoMet.
• Experience working in operations, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Experience implementing cost reduction, complexity reduction, standardization, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with product engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, or engineering change management processes.
• Experience supporting executive reviews and preparing decision-support materials.
• Experience tracking business benefits, savings realization, and portfolio performance metrics.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Platform, or project portfolio management tools.
• PMP, CAPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar certification.
• Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial manufacturing industry.

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.