Operational Readiness & Project Delivery Analyst II

Daimler Truck; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Manager who will coordinate cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch, including new product introductions, equipment installations, and operational improvements. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, safety, and business teams to deliver on-time, high-quality results.

This role emphasizes scheduling, risk management, and program documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of applicable experience; internships/co-ops may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Readiness activities for new product introductions, equipment implementations, capacity expansions, and operationally impacted projects.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of Tactical Implementation Plans (TIPs).
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Program Management, and Facilities.
• Track schedules, action items, risks, decisions, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate status updates.
• Support identification and escalation of project risks and issues.
• Assist with plant readiness activities and production ramp-up.
• Monitor project KPIs and process improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate operator training and readiness activities.
• Support capacity planning and operational readiness reviews.
• Maintain project records and leadership reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Teams Planner

Job description

Daimler Truck North America in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Manager who will coordinate cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch, including new product introductions, equipment installations, and operational improvements. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, safety, and business teams to deliver on-time, high-quality results.

This role emphasizes scheduling, risk management, and program documentation.