Inside the Role
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Regional Release Management & Technical Project Engineer to support software delivery and technical project execution across regional programs.
This role combines execution of global release management processes with technical project coordination within the PMO. You will work within established global frameworks while ensuring they are effectively applied to meet regional delivery needs.
In this role, you will act as a key connector between engineering, validation, implementation, and project teams, supporting alignment, execution, and visibility across the product lifecycle while building experience in cross-functional leadership.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Reliable execution of regional release activities within global frameworks
- Improved coordination across engineering and project teams
- Accurate and transparent status tracking and reporting
- Strong foundation in project, release, and cross-functional delivery disciplines
- Growing capability in cross-team influence and technical project leadership
Release Management Integration
- Execute software release activities in alignment with global release management processes and standards
- Act as a regional point of contact for release coordination, working closely with the global release management team
- Support regional release readiness, ensuring teams are aligned on timelines, dependencies, and requirements
- Maintain accurate Jira tickets and release artifacts, ensuring data integrity and process compliance
- Track and report release status, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders
- Identify regional challenges or gaps and escalate or partner with global teams for resolution
Technical Project Engineering / PMO
- Support project planning and execution within assigned Production Year (PY), Project, or Customer Domain (CD) or Cross-Functional (CxF) teams
- Coordinate across design, testing, implementation, and project stakeholders to ensure deliverables stay on track
- Assist with scope, schedule, and risk tracking, escalating issues when needed
- Participate in C4P (Call for Planning) activities and support project setup and tracking
- Contribute to status reporting, including preparation of updates for leadership reviews
- Support meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-ups to ensure team alignment
Execution & Delivery
- Monitor project and release risks, supporting mitigation and issue resolution
- Help ensure delivery milestones are met on time and within expectations
- Support test planning coordination and progress tracking
- Track and communicate testing results, defects, and readiness status
- Assist with coordination across the software development lifecycle, including:
- Sprint execution tracking
- Release cycle coordination (within global framework)
- Implementation activities (e.g., truck builds)
- Issue and defect follow-up
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with regional teams and global partners to ensure alignment
- Support shop floor and operational reporting
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and planning sessions
- Assist Customer Domain teams with planning, coordination, and communication
- Help facilitate collaboration between validation and engineering teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in technical project coordination, engineering, or similar roles or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree
- Basic understanding of:
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Release management concepts (within defined processes)
- Basic knowledge of reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel dashboards)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Technical project coordination, engineering, or similar roles
- Software development or product development environments
- Experience with Jira or similar tracking/project tools
- Experience in automotive, embedded systems, or IT environments
- Exposure to global or matrixed organizations
- Familiarity with test/validation processes or release coordination
- Experience supporting planning cycles (e.g., capacity planning, roadmaps)
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.
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.
