Job Description

Inside the Role

The Supervisory Program/Project Manager provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for a portfolio of projects and programs while directly supervising project management personnel. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational objectives. The position combines people leadership, program governance, stakeholder management, resource planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to drive successful business outcomes.

The Supervisory Program/Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between executive leadership, functional departments, customers, suppliers, and project teams to ensure priorities are aligned and program objectives are achieved. In addition, given the broad responsibilities to grow the AMS business, this position will have supervisory and development responsibility for our L6 and L7 PMOs to ensure they are supporting the overall AMS organization to achieve growth targets.

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 $117,000 – $150,000 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

• Analyze product positioning, drive for best product mix, managing risks and benefits to the overall company objectives
• Execute appropriate strategies for long-term growth.
• Responsible to report program implementation status to executive management with expected actionable plans for capture, including identification of challenges.
• Prepare business proposals including feasibility studies and engineering estimates to support growth and expansion initiatives, including input from internal stakeholders regarding market intelligence, manufacturing inputs and commercial intelligence.
• Provide regular accurate updates to stakeholders and executives. Provide and monitor metrics, KPIs, and standards.
• This role is responsible for the launch of product inside of the Reman facilities that a) do not sell through the DTNA organization b) transfer low volume new from a production location to a Reman location, c) product that is already sold through DTNA channels but is shifting production locations
• Identifies and addresses project critical paths to mitigate risk of budgets, schedules, and capacities.
• Provide support of web tools, product information through communications, webinars and onsite meetings in terms of content when required
• Manage the Aftermarket Solutions (AMS) product pipeline to ensure projects are being launched on time
• Ensure new ideas are quickly vetted and fast-tracked through the release process if they are deemed to be beneficial to the AMS organization
• Lead activities of implementation and continuous improvement of PMO software and tools including RPPL and Asana.
• Manage L6engineering staff and interns to ensure they are properly supporting the overall AMS business objectives
• Develop L6engineering staff for potential promotion as opportunities arise

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s in business, program management, marketing or other related business discipline required
• 5-7 years of relevant experience OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven track record of leading cross functional teams
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, logistics or project management
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master’s degree in business or related business discipline
• Prior Freightliner, Western Star or Detroit Diesel experience
• Knowledge and experience in related sales strategies
• Superior negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness regarding market conditions, products, and business capability,
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated customer service experience
• Analytic tools
• Previous presentation experience to Executive Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written (including technical writing) communication skills
• Program management certifications (PMP, MPS, PgMP, etc.)

Where We Work

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

Detroit, MI 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.