Material Planning Software Technical Product Owner II

Inside the Role

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 $90,000-115,000 USD

What You Drive at DTNA

• Technical Product Ownership:Oversee the integrated Material Planning suite, encompassing all components, hardware, software, and integration with various DTNA backend systems, as well as Business Intelligence and Analytics services. As the Material Planning Technical Product Owner you are responsible for product planning, product strategy, and product marketing & communication. Define Technical Product scope and objectives. Develop Technical Product development and work plan and manage to that plan. Conduct Technical Product portfolio planning with business and IT partners to deliver business objectives. Plan and track Technical Product budget and costs.

• End-to-End Management:Take full responsibility for the product lifecycle, from day-to-day operations to strategic planning and execution. Manage the Technical Product throughout the Product Lifecycle, gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, help define the Technical Product vision, and work closely with Corporate and Plant Stakeholders. Guide work through the IT life cycle including working with IT architects to identify a technical solution, facilitating estimates, work oversight, customer status, testing, user signoff and implementation.

• Collaboration & Communication:Work with IT and Business stakeholders to plan and execute IT projects for SCM, providing program oversight for dependent business initiatives. Manage Stakeholder and Technical Product communication. Provide regular project updates and communications.

• Technical Leadership:Utilize your leadership and technical skills to stabilize and evolve the system with modern technologies such as Containers, Cloud, fully automated CI/CD, testing, advanced monitoring, and API integration services.

• Requirement Translation:Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain business users to define MRP business requirements and translate them into new and evolving application features.

• Agile/DevOps Engagement:Participate in Agile/DevOps teams in various roles, embracing agile development by defining epics, collaborating on requirements and storyboards for each sprint, and leading efforts as a SCRUM master when needed.

• Project Leadership:Support the Leadership of multimillion-dollar projects through all development phases, gaining a thorough understanding of DTNA business processes and systems to design new Technical Products and evolve existing ones. Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures. Support your team to redefine their processes, tracking and monitoring team speed, velocity and efficiency, and encouraging them to take the lead in driving related initiatives. Utilize industry best practices and techniques through project execution.

• Change Management:Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and technologies within the organization. Manage different priorities, communicate to related teams and manage a variety of stakeholders.

• Value Delivery:Contribute within an agile and motivated team to deliver value to our business customers. Additionally, take on responsibilities as a business analyst and project manager, working closely with business colleagues to design high-performing end-to-end solutions. Support your team to redefine their processes, tracking and monitoring team speed, velocity and efficiency, and encouraging them to take the lead in driving related initiatives.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Computer Science plus 2-4 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with Mainframe Systems (IMS, DB2, JCL...)

• Strong leadership and technical skills, with a focus on modern technologies.

• Ability to manage and lead medium to large-scale projects.

• Expertise in leading change management initiatives.

• Previous leadership or project management experience.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and customer service skills with users at all levels, written and verbal communication skills (both technical and non-technical) required.

• Proven ability to work in a cross functional organization, analyze and document business and technical requirements, handle ambiguity and lead tasks to completion.

• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope budget and timeline.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating resourcefulness in achieving goals.

• Knowledge of the technical constraints and dependencies of IT systems.

• Knowledge and experience with agile development methodologies.

• Experience with requirements gathering, design, and user story documentation.

• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional candidates Might have

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies.

• Documented history of DEI&B activations

• Community service that exemplifies DTNA's commitment to all who keep the world moving

• PMP Certification

• Proven experience in product ownership, particularly in MRP systems and solutions.

• Experience/exposure to manufacturing and operation processes

• Working experience with Purchasing or Supply Chain systems and/or DTNA backend systems

• Experience with designing RESTful APIs

• Experience with Azure services and building cloud-based software solutions

• Experience with Azure PaaS

• Experience in developing technical & functional specifications from business requirements.

• Demonstrates fluency in English.

#LI-RA1#LI-Hybrid

This position is not eligible for relocation support.

Where We Work

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

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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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.

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