
IT Manager – Enterprise Manufacturing Operations, Shopfloor
Daimler Truck North America
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fort Mill • South Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,000 - $164,000 per year
About the role
- own the vision, strategy, planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive IT portfolio covering Manufacturing & Shopfloor Systems
- Collaborating with key business stakeholders, be a critical thinker and strategic leader, driving enterprise transformation and tactical initiatives that reinforce market leadership
- Report directly to the IT Director – Operations, Engineering & Specialty Vehicles
- Maximize impact of innovations and technologies by leading and enabling a creative and innovative team
- Plan, procure, design, and implement appropriate technologies to meet the organization’s business needs
- Develop and manage budgets, create robust business cases to secure necessary resources
- Work closely with IT teams and business line functions to understand technological needs and align innovative solutions
- Establish strong relationships with colleagues within the global Daimler Truck community,
- Drive best practices by collaborating with IT Service Management team and multiple vendors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline
- minimum of 8 years of relevant experience especially in Digitalization Initiatives across Manufacturing and Shopfloor
- At least 3 years of experience in group leadership, supervisory roles, or as a project leader
- Proven track record managing medium-to-large scale IT project implementations, especially rolling out manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/SCADA/IT&OT Projects)
- Proficient in ITIL and IT Service Management framework
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex business and technical subjects to diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performance, cross-functional product management teams
- Experience with cloud-based platforms and delivering software products in a fast-paced environment
- Security & compliance: working knowledge of identity, access, licensing, and audit‑ready controls
- Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and share insights on commercial vehicle, transportation, and technology industry trends
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to engage executive stakeholders with thought leadership and technical expertise
- An attached resume is required
Benefits
- annual variable pay bonus program
- eligible for the use of a company vehicle
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 8 % as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Digitalization InitiativesManufacturing Execution SystemsERPSCADAITILIT Service ManagementProject ManagementCloud-based PlatformsBudget ManagementTechnical Presentation
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingStrategic LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTeam LeadershipOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingThought LeadershipGoal SettingInnovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology