Project Controlling Manager bei Dtna

Inside the Role

The Project Controlling Manager plays a key leadership role within the Finance and Controlling organization, overseeing financial validation, calculation and cost optimization for new product projects. The team provides guidance and oversight to all New Product Project financials as well as overall financial guidance to the ATG group (Autonomous). This position requires a high level of cross-functional interaction with key business partners in Engineering, Product Strategy, Purchasing, Strategic Pricing, Detroit Diesel and the ATG. Key current projects this teams supports are Blue Thunder – M2 New Architecture (47F), X-series Vocational on CEEAAce Architecture (47V), 2027 EPA and CARB engine integration projects (47A, 46C), AP4 and other projects which fit into our Platform Roadmap.
We are a diverse team of individuals with experience from multiple areas within the organization and together we drive great business decisions.

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

 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead team of Project Controllers to ensure Product Projects have accurate and timely project financials from target setting to transition to series for budget, cost, price and volumes.

• Provide transparency on all key financial KPI's on a regular basis to steer projects and transparency necessary for decision-making.

• Work with ATG leadership team to support all financial needs for projects and business case of autonomous driving

• Lead Controllers to develop targets for Product Projects for all Financial KPI's.

• Team expected to understand project requirements and utilize resources to develop targets. Manager will actively engage with business partners to jointly set targets which could include (but not limited to) Cost Engineering for calculating estimate and reference calcs for costing, Product Strategy to understand market, volume opportunities and products product offerings, Strategic Pricing to understand customer value to support pricing strategy, Engineering to understand technical changes of parts/product, Warranty expectations based on design / project targets, and Manufacturing foot print impacts to support budget requirements.

• Work with Project Team leads to actively monitor, control, and maintain primary Financial KPI's. Develop, coordinate and monitor projects targets for expense budgets, capital budgets, and general projects performance. Track and report actual deviations from project plan.

• Coordinate corrective activities with Project Managers and team leads, as required, to ensure expected and target costs and profits are aligned and achieved.

• Recommend and maintain financial procedures, controls and reporting mechanics to aid management decision-making and maximize project’s financial and cost performance.

• Ensure that we comply with Daimler policies for New Product Projects and operating within Daimler's Integrity Code and ICS.

• Provide visibility of spending and risk assessment on Financial KPI's to Project Manager as well as recommendations to minimize risk to DTNA.

• Provide reporting, analysis and reconciliation as assigned.

• Provide monthly status update of projects financials and overall project status.

• Support the preparation of presentations of strategic projects to Product Committee(s) PSC, PC and BOM.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance or related field required

• At least 6 years experience in related field required

• At least 2 years of group leader, supervisory, or project lead experience required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

• Prior financial analysis experience required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Masters degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred

• Previous Freightliner or large manufacturing company experience preferred

• Familiarity with SAP and IMACS preferred

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.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other 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.

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