Technical Project Leader III

Inside the Role

Inside the Role

The Technical Project Leader role in the Global Product Management team within the department of TT/S (Truck Technology / Software) leads a multi‑disciplinary, multi-regional team, driving global Software & Electronics development forward in alignment with Daimler Truck’s processes, methods, and technology strategy. This dynamic role provides strong operational leadership and cross‑functional coordination to ensure timely delivery of software, electronics, and systems engineering outcomes for assigned domains and projects. This person plans, organizes, and oversees project resources, schedules, budgets, and risks; in partnership with project team members, they develop detailed work plans and status reporting, ensure adherence to quality standards, and oversee the review of project deliverables. This influential role works closely with engineering, business, and external partners to align requirements, manage dependencies, and coordinate vendor contributions by tracking and reviewing external deliverables, enabling effective execution across the organization.

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

• Uses technical & project management knowledge to plan, organize, and oversee resources, procedures, and timing for a technical project, and/or to manage the lifecycle of a global product

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, conducting risk analysis and monitoring the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets

• Provides or facilitates technical and analytical guidance to the project team

• Ensures adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables

• Facilitates the gathering, analysis and documentation of technical requirements by Engineering through adherence to company development processes, and liaising with a range of users in the organization

• May manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables

• May support budget management activities in the context of the product or project assigned

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in either Engineering (or related technical field), or in Business Administration (or related field)

• 5 years of progressive project leadership experience

• Ability to employ analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions

• Ability to lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects

• Ability to advise management and key external stakeholders on projects

• Act as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience, including helping to mentor junior team members

• Must collaborate successfully with intercultural, global teams, including time zone constraints

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with automotive software or electrical/electronic component development preferred

• Experience with automotive vehicle instrumentation or body controller component development preferred

• Experience with CVDS (Commercial Vehicle Development System) or FRAME preferred

• Experience with SEDP (Software and Electronics Development Process) preferred

• Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to evaluate end‑to‑end impacts across R&D, production, and after‑sales. Anticipates cross‑domain effects of design choices.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively with TT/S domain teams, MB Truck, Product Strategy, After‑Sales, and global engineering units.

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly convey complex system characteristics or situations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executive management teams.

• Leadership Behaviors: Demonstrates ownership, initiative, continuous improvement, and the ability to influence without authority

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

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other 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.