Inside the Role
The Product Portfolio Manager oversees new product development, manages the lifecycle of existing products, defines a product portfolio strategy, and oversees the overall DTFS USA product governance. The role will also entail the insurance product portfolio and will support special projects and initiatives.
You are asked to manage the process of managing DTFS's product portfolio including insurance products. This includes analyzing, measuring, and optimizing how existing products contribute to broader business goals. It also involves identifying opportunities to expand or enhance the product portfolio. You will create a portfolio product roadmap to evaluate collective performance and ensure activities support upstream business initiatives. You will be responsible for orchestrating the various activities associated with ensuring that a product is delivered that meets users' needs and follows DTFS product policies and guidelines. This position will collaborate across all DTFS and DTNA business units. This role is part of a diverse, agile, and ambitious team, with strong focus on serving our dealers, customers and DTFS as well as DTNA to achieve their desired business goals.
This position will report directly to the Manager of Product Strategy & Revenue Enablement and will be expected to develop reports and plans, analyze risk, make recommendations to management, and oversee the implementation of the solutions.
This is a DTFS Band 92 position.
We Take Care of Our Team
Benefits include 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.
What You Drive at DTFS:
- Oversee product developments: (30%)
- Generate creative and innovative ideas and concepts for product enhancements in collaboration with DTFS and DTNA functions
- Complete operational and technical requirements and manage product development deadlines
- Assist management in tracking progress on new products
- Assist with product launches and marketing campaigns
- Manage the product lifecycles of the product portfolio: (30%)
- Create product portfolio roadmap to evaluate collective performance and ensure activities support business initiatives and targets
- Set up a product governance function (10%)
- Manage product documentation and guidelines
- Ensure development and existing product portfolio follows DTFS’s product policies and rules
- Ensure consistency among products and deliverables across the entire product portfolio
- Set up a product portfolio strategy (30%)
- Define and track key performance indicators and ensure company products and pricing are aligned with market demands and overall company strategy
- Establish strategies for product pricing, positioning and growth
- Perform profit analysis and forecasting to develop or improve product marketing strategies and initiatives
Knowledge You Should Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience in B2B in sales, business development, credit, finance, or business management
- A background with increasing levels of responsibility in marketing, product management and business development or finance
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong critical thinking, time management and prioritization skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and dependability
- Adept at managing and maintaining relationships between multifunctional team members and functions
- Project management experience
- Leadership experience
Exceptional Candidates Might Have:
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree focusing on business, finance or marketing
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Fort Mill, SC US
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.
Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.
To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
- EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.
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