DTFS Global IT Planning Specialist

Inside the Role

Lead and coordinate DTFS Global IT functions supporting the head of IT (DTFS CIO) in all business capacities. Liaise and ensure alignment with DT head of IT and DTFS Chairman’s offices on strategy and organization related topics. Prepare executive updates, budget details, communications and events as required and follow up on actions and decisions with executive leadership.

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

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree • Typically requires 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree • Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in job field and working knowledge of related disciplines • Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions • May lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects • Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects • Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience • Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate

What You Drive at DTFS

• Prepare regular business communications including business updates, presentations and other items for Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) executive offices and Daimler Truck global IT (including IT OpCom), and others as required. Business updates and presentations include but are not limited to IT town halls, workshops, budgets, strategy and operational updates.
• Act as central point of contact and communication hub for DTFS CIO office activities and IT executive team. Deliver an integrated view of all IT organizational units with regards to objectives, targets and ensuring alignment. Actively gather and analyze Key Performance Indicator measures pertaining to strategic initiatives. 
• Serve as liaison between various DTFS and Daimler Truck executive offices with regional and global departments. Support and coordinate demands related to initiatives driven by these areas.
• Support the implementation of DTFS IT Strategy working with regional IT leadership teams and ensure alignment with DT global IT strategies. Work with regional IT Leadership to identify potential synergies and integration opportunities to realize tangible cost savings.
• Lead the promotion of IT culture and skill development. Prepare events related to executive team building development including external speakers. Coordinate agenda for travel to global offices. Consolidate employee survey feedback and lead reviews of improvement opportunities.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 2 years of previous exposure to Project Management
• Ability to collect data and establish facts and identify trends and variances
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity
• Ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
• Ability to communicate internally and externally with all levels of employees
• Interpersonal and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 3 years of previous experience working in IT
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Executive communication skills
• Power point, speaking, and collaboration skills
• Fluent in German

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck Financial Services employees working under an existing company visa

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• 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 Financial Services 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.