Daimler Truck North America

IT Manager – Enterprise Manufacturing Operations, Shopfloor

Daimler Truck North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort MillSouth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $128,000 - $164,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

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

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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