Inside the Role

Join the Medium Duty & Vocational Segment Strategy team and help set DTNA’s direction in the medium duty and vocational truck market. This role is responsible for translating customer, dealer, and market insights into actionable product and software requirements, while defining and executing segment-level strategies that drive market share growth, regulatory compliance, and competitive differentiation.

This position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Software, Product Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Service, Quality, and Regulatory teams, and requires strong technical understanding, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence without authority.

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 $104,000 - $133,000 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; 15 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

• Collect and analyze market, customer, and regulatory needs and translate them into clear product and software feature requirements.

• Develop and submit Design Requests (DRs), including detailed Use Case Definitions (UCDs) that define functional requirements and operator interaction for hardware and software features.

• Serve as subject‑matter expert for the Medium Duty and Vocational tractor product portfolio (e.g., M2, SD, X‑Series).

• Develop and execute segment strategies to drive market share and unit sales growth for Vocational Tractors.

• Define Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and regulatory compliance strategies in coordination with engineering and regulatory affairs.

• Plan and facilitate Medium Duty & Vocational End‑User Customer Councils.

• Maintain competitive intelligence and SWOT analyses for assigned segments.

• Partner with Segment Strategy leadership to identify product content, pricing, positioning, marketing, and training gaps.

• Collaborate with customers, dealers, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, CAE, Service, and Quality teams to evaluate new product and software initiatives for U.S., Canadian, and international markets.

• Develop business cases, volume assumptions, pricing strategies, project scope definitions, and competitor comparisons.

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or a related technical field.

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in product strategy, product management, engineering, or a comparable technical role.

• Demonstrated understanding of software development processes, system requirements definition, and cross‑functional product delivery.

• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions with limited guidance.

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 30%

Exceptional Candidates Might Have ​

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Experience working with commercial vehicle products, powertrain systems, or regulated environments.

• Experience interfacing directly with customers and dealers.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

• Familiarity with emissions regulations, vehicle certification processes, or compliance strategy.

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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.

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.