Manager, Service Training & Performance Analytics

Inside the Role

The Manager, Service Training & Performance Analytics, is responsible for strengthening service capabilities and improving dealer and customer support performance through technical training, data analysis, program management, and compliance administration. The role supports Direct Sales fleet customers, electric vehicle service readiness, Thomas Built Buses dealers, and Freightliner Authorized Service Locations.
The position also manages key programs and processes, including Platinum Support, the Learning Management System, dealer performance reporting, Freightliner dealer labor-rate reviews, and the annual AORA and SORA requirements.

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

- Service Training & Capability Development

• Design, coordinate, and deliver technical service-training programs for Direct Sales fleet customers, including product familiarization, maintenance, diagnostics, repair procedures, and EV service readiness.
• Assess customer and dealer training needs and develop onboarding, refresher, and advanced technical-learning pathways.
• Create and maintain instructor-led and digital training materials, job aids, modules, and e-learning content.
• Coordinate training schedules, facilities, instructors, equipment, vehicles, materials, and related logistics.
• Measure training effectiveness and use participant feedback and performance data to improve future programs.
• Ensuring training aligns with business objectives, service metrics, customer expectations, company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.

- Service Performance Analytics & Reporting

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators by analyzing dealer, service, warranty, training, and customer-support data to identify trends, performance gaps, compliance risks, customer experience concerns, and coordinate targeted improvement strategies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and recurring performance reports for leadership.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations that support dealer development, service readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor the impact of training and performance-improvement initiatives and recommend adjustments based on results.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration, Training & Compliance

• Partner with Engineering, Customer Experience & Service, Product Planning, Production, Sales, Parts, Finance, and Training teams to validate data, measure program effectiveness, and support informed business decisions related to new products, emerging technologies, service changes, and business priorities.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, competency assessments, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects and work streams.

- Platinum Support Program Management

• Lead the Thomas Built Buses dealer excellence program, Platinum Support, to strengthen dealer service performance and customer experience.
• Establish and communicate program requirements, performance measures, timelines, and reporting expectations.
• Prepare program updates, performance summaries, and recommendations for leadership.
• Monitor dealer performance using program data, scorecards, assessments, and stakeholder feedback to identify performance gaps and coordinate improvement plans with dealers and internal business partners.
• Support the continued development and improvement of Platinum Support standards and measurement criteria.

- Learning Management System (LMS)

• Administer service-related learning activities within the LMS, including learner profiles, curricula, assignments, learning paths, certifications, competency assessments, completion records, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Partner with subject matter experts to publish and maintain technical-training content, monitor learner engagement and training effectiveness, and provide recurring completion, certification, compliance, and performance reporting.

- Freightliner Dealer Labor Rate Reviews

• Review Freightliner dealer warranty labor-rate increase requests, as needed, to verify that the TBB Authorized Service Location has a current, signed SORA and meets applicable training, certification, operational, and Dealer Service Agreement requirements. 
• Confirm completion of required Thomas Built Buses product training before recommending approval or processing requests within assigned authority. 
• Communicate outstanding requirements and escalate exceptions or unresolved compliance matters to the appropriate decision-maker. 

- Annual AORA & SORA Processes

• Lead the annual implementation and administration of the Annual Operating Requirements Addendum (AORA) and Service Operating Requirements Addendum (SORA) processes. 
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Experience & Service, Parts, Finance, Engineering, and Training to identify and incorporate annual updates. 
• Distribute the SORA annually to each Freightliner dealer designated as a TBB Authorized Service Location that is not a full-service Thomas Built Buses dealer. 
• Communicate applicable service-training, certification, operational, and documentation requirements and obtain a completed, signed SORA from each TBB Authorized Service Location. 
• Monitor completion status, identify compliance gaps, maintain signed agreements and supporting documentation, and provide recurring updates and recommendations to leadership. 
• Apply service-training, certification, and operational requirements consistently across applicable Thomas Built Buses dealers and TBB Authorized Service Locations

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, engineering, automotive technology, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training to customers, dealers, technicians, or fleet-maintenance personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and performance data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports or leadership-level performance summaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting or data-visualization tools.
• Experience administering learning programs, certifications, or LMS activities.
• Strong project-management, organizational, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Technical or mechanical understanding of chassis, bus, EV, or commercial vehicle systems.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and cross-functional teams.
• Customer-facing experience and the ability to travel as required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• School bus, commercial vehicle, fleet maintenance, or dealer network experience.
• Experience with EV maintenance, high-voltage safety, or EV service readiness.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
• Experience managing dealer standards, compliance programs, operational requirements, or performance improvement initiatives.
• Project management, facilitation, or event planning experience.

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Where We Work

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

High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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.

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.