Product Strategist, Powertrain Technology

Inside the Role

DTNA Product Strategy serves as the central hub for defining, aligning, and advancing the company’s long-term product direction across a highly complex, global commercial vehicle portfolio. This team translates market intelligence, customer insights, competitive dynamics, the regulatory landscape, emerging technologies, supplier product roadmaps and overall funding requirements into actionable product strategies and investment decisions that shape the future of Daimler Truck offerings.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of product strategy, technical development, and executive leadership. You will lead cross-functional product initiatives from concept through execution and lifecycle management, while shaping long-term product vision and roadmaps 5–10 years into the future. This includes identifying future product opportunities and translating emerging technologies and market trends into actionable development strategies.

You will participate in major product programs, supporting scope definition, business case development, financial performance, timing, and risk management. This includes building and presenting executive-ready materials that inform key strategic decisions and influence senior leadership direction.

A core element of this role is the ability to translate complex technical content into clear product strategies. You will work closely with Engineering and other technical partners to define system requirements and product configurations, ensuring solutions meet both customer needs and business objectives. A strong technical aptitude is critical to effectively challenge assumptions and shape product definitions.

This role will focus on supporting Product Strategy for Powertrain Technologies, such as Axles, Drivelines and propulsion features.

Success in this role requires extensive cross-functional and global collaboration. You will help with alignment efforts across Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, Connectivity, and Aftermarket teams—while also partnering with international Daimler Truck organizations (including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, Truck Australia, and Daimler Truck Mexico). This role demands the ability to build consensus across diverse teams, while influencing and driving decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.

Equally important, you will serve as the voice of the customer, representing the needs of fleets, drivers, dealers, and Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) in daily decision-making. This requires deep engagement with market inputs and the ability to balance customer value with technical feasibility and business performance.

This is a highly visible, high-impact role designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are motivated by shaping product strategy at both a tactical and organizational level. You will gain exposure to senior leadership, expand your influence across the global Daimler Truck network, and play a pivotal role in defining the next generation of commercial vehicles.

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.

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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.

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.

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