Head of Engineering IT

Inside the Role

This role owns the E2E Vehicle Software Platform Strategy for Daimler Truck’s Engineering IT – the ONE E2E Software Platform that lets the company create, document, distribute and troubleshoot vehicle software faster, at higher quality and lower cost. It resolves today’s fragmented vehicle-software landscape across business units and segments by defining the target picture, roadmap and governance for a harmonized software documentation, distribution and troubleshooting platform (SDP) and a single documentation and diagnostics Platform. In addition, the role is accountable for running all Engineering IT applications for Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and for operating the ELM and WHTC applications – ensuring stable, secure and cost-efficient operations alongside the strategic platform build-up.

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

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay;  starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA             

• E2E Software Platform Strategy: Own the strategy, target picture and multi-year roadmap for the ONE E2E Software Platform – to create, document, distribute and troubleshoot vehicle software faster, at higher quality and lower cost – resolving the fragmented vehicle-software landscape across business units and segments. Define and drive the harmonized software delivery / distribution platform (SDP) and the single documentation platform; establish CI/CD, DevOps and automation across the vehicle-software lifecycle.
• Governance – E2E Vehicle Software Decision Board: Establish and steer the governance model, including the E2E Vehicle Software Decision Board, aligning business and IT on scope, priorities, and adoption.
• Run Engineering IT applications for DTNA: Be accountable for running all Engineering IT applications for Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) – ensuring stable, secure and cost-efficient operation, maintenance and support in line with agreed service levels.
• Operate ELM & WHTC: Operate and continuously improve the ELMA and WHTC applications, ensuring reliable service, data quality, security and compliance.
• People & talent leadership: Attract, retain, develop and lead a high-performing, global team; drive leadership development, target agreements and performance management, and build capability for platform and application operations.
• Budget & operations: Hold budgetary / cost responsibility (Mio €); ensure sound business cases, project pricing and SLAs, optimum use of resources and budget, and safeguard excellent operations.
• Stakeholder management & compliance: Act as strong partner to the corresponding business units with a key focus on TT/S, DTNA and IT stakeholders and manage
• Vendor / partner relationships; ensure statutory compliance and adherence to internal policies including security, data protection and working-hours regulations.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software/ Electronics Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT or R&D programs, with strong project and program management knowledge
• Proven experience defining and running software platforms and software delivery / distribution(SDP), DevOps and CI/CD at scale
• Experience running application operations across international sites (e.g. for DTNA / North America, India, Germany)
• Substantial leadership experience, including international and cross-cultural teams
• Vehicle-software lifecycle – create, document, distribute and troubleshoot – and software deliverydistribution and documentation platforms
• Engineering IT application operations and service management (incl. DTNA applications, ELM, WHTC)
• DevOps, CI/CD, cloud, SaaS and Agile delivery methods
• Governance and stakeholder management at senior / executive level Business-fluent English required; German an advantage

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Masters Degree in related field

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 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.

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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.