Senior Project Manager – Autonomous Technology Group

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

What you Drive at DTNA

· Lead autonomous vehicle programs through CVDS milestones and industrialization readiness by developing integrated plans, managing critical paths, and ensuring deliverables meet technical, timing, and cost goals in alignment with business strategies and partner requirements.

· Provide leadership and coordination across ATG Engineering and internal cross-functional groups, ensuring accountability through clear ownership, milestones, and structured follow-up. Facilitate meetings, reviews, and partner syncs, and document decisions, risks, and actions.

· Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and uncertainties by developing mitigation strategies and managing multiple scenarios. Escalate concerns promptly when scope, timing, or quality may be impacted, enabling informed leadership decisions.

· Effectively communicate the program’s vision, requirements for success, and adaptive strategies as conditions evolve. Deliver executive-level updates that distill complex information into actionable insights, aligning stakeholders and partners around shared goals and expectations.

· Coordinate joint planning and execution with external autonomous technology partners, ensuring alignment of internal DTNA teams to partner schedules and deliverables. Facilitate negotiations and planning for build volumes, validation approaches, and industrialization strategies.

Knowledge You Should Bring  

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.

· Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering or technology development programs

· Demonstrated experience driving projects through structured product development systems (CVDS or equivalent)

· Proven ability to lead without authority and drive accountability across diverse functional organizations

· Strong risk management, planning, and execution skills in high-ambiguity environments

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations

· An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  

· Experience with autonomous vehicle systems, advanced driver assistance, or emerging vehicle technologies

· Experience working with external technology partners or joint development programs

· Familiarity with manufacturing readiness, industrialization planning, and validation strategies

· PMP or equivalent project management certification

· Prior experience within DTNA, ATG, or EPM organizations

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.

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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