Product Owner - Digital Manufacturing

Daimler Truck North America•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Owner will play a key role in the development and rollout of GPO Connect, serving as the Product Owner for the program. In this capacity, the individual will collaborate daily with counterparts in Germany, championing Detroit's requirements through the development of user stories and wireframes. The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded understanding of operational, manufacturing, and IT concepts, with the ability to translate business needs into practical digital solutions. Success in this role will require close collaboration with local Detroit stakeholders and global counterparts to ensure GPO Connect reflects plant needs while supporting the broader powertrain vision.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science Engineering, Data Analytics or closely related field
2-4 years of experience in automotive/manufacturing, IT, or a related field
Experience in data preparation and knowledge of SQL.
Experience in analyzing production and machine data.
Ability to dive deep into data, back-end, and front-end topics from a Product Owner perspective
Strong analytical and statistical skills, with a demonstrated ability to interpret technical data
Experience building dashboards, data models, or automated reporting tools
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to distinguish between must-have features and nice-to-have features
Capacity to contribute to a global vision while satisfying local requirements
Understanding of Agile methodology and an iterative mindset
Open mindset and strong team player.
High willingness to learn and ability to work independently.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
German language skills
Knowledge of PRISMA (SCADA systems) and their applications
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Truck Operating System (TOS) projects

Responsibilities

Collect requirements from GPO Connect users in Detroit and develop User Stories
Refine User Stories in collaboration with the development team
Test new features and communicate findings to the development team
Lead workshops to define new applications and establish Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)
Define and document GPO Connect Business Objects and Data Products within DFL Next, including structure, ownership, and intended usage
Support data governance activities to improve data quality, consistency, and usability across GPO Connect and DFL Next
Lead end-user training for production departments on the GPO Connect App Suite
Develop and maintain training materials that support consistent onboarding and long-term user adoption
Coordinate rollout communications to keep departments informed, aligned, and prepared during deployment
Review KPIs related to notifications and usage metrics to assess application sustainability and adoption
Build a roadmap that plans pilots and scales GPO Connect applications
Collaborate with Operations and IT to support the development of visualizations outside of GPO Connect
Exchange lessons learned and best practices with the global network of Rollout Managers and Product Owners
Create and manage incident tickets for GPO Connect and DFL-related issues
Provide data, support and consultation to TOS projects on digitalization initiatives and the TechLab’s toolbox
Support the DIM process by helping teams understand and apply available data from the Digital Factory Layer (DFL)
Maintain regular communication with key local stakeholders across Production, IT, Maintenance, and related functions

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% 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 healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans