Head Of Product Strategy And Requirement Planning 3

We are looking for a Head of Product Strategy & Requirement Planning to join our Global Product Marketing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating market intelligence, customer insights, and regulatory developments into a clear and actionable product strategy for the Global South region. Acting as a key liaison between regional stakeholders and global product management, this role will ensure product requirements are effectively consolidated, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.

Your strategic mindset and commercial acumen will drive the development of a competitive and future-focused product portfolio across our Distribution and Vocational segments. By shaping the product roadmap and fostering cross-functional collaboration, you will play a critical role in delivering scalable, profitable, and customer-centric solutions that support Daimler Truck's long-term growth ambitions.

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What You Can Expect

Main Overview of Tasks

• Define and drive product strategy, portfolio planning, and lifecycle management across Distribution, Vocational, and Long-Haul segments.
• Translate market intelligence, customer insights, regulatory requirements, and business needs into actionable product strategies and development roadmaps.
• Consolidate regional product requirements and application needs into structured specifications for Global Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Develop business cases, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, application analyses, and duty cycle assessments to support product decisions.
• Drive product positioning and portfolio optimization to ensure market competitiveness, complete portfolio coverage, and avoidance of internal product cannibalization.
• Support product introduction, enhancement, lifecycle management, and rationalization decisions across regional markets.
• Act as the primary liaison between Regional Product Marketing, Regional Centres, Market Intelligence, Engineering, and Global Product Management teams.
• Align stakeholders across markets and regions on product priorities, strategic initiatives, and development plans.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and cross-functional decision-making processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with Daimler Truck processes, governance standards, and best practices.
• Foster collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement to support long-term business growth and customer success.
  
  

That's Why You Are a Match

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is considered an advantage.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Strategy, Product Management, Portfolio Management, Market Intelligence, Business Planning, Marketing, or a related strategic role.
• Proven experience managing regional and/or global product portfolios within the commercial vehicle, automotive, mobility, transportation, or industrial sectors.
• Experience working across multiple countries and emerging markets, with exposure to multicultural and matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders across regional and global functions.
  
  

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in Product Strategy, Portfolio Planning, Product Positioning, and Lifecycle Management.
• In-depth understanding of market intelligence, customer segmentation, clustering methodologies, and competitive benchmarking.
• Experience in requirements management, product development processes, and translating business needs into product specifications.
• Solid commercial and technical business acumen, including pricing structures, business models, and portfolio optimization.
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex market, customer, and business data.
• Strong business case development skills, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling, application analysis, and duty cycle assessments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive stakeholder alignment, and manage governance processes in international environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to communicate insights through data-driven storytelling.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including team development, coaching, performance management, and capability building.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, cross-functional, and matrix organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support regional and global collaboration.
  
  

Language

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• German, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
  
  

You don’t bring everything with you? No problem! We look for skills but hire for attitude!

#MAKEYOURMOVE and apply now – we ‘re looking forward to it!

At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose: We work for all who keep the world moving. Our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the contribution of each individual.

We believe that our individual strengths lead to the best team performance. Together, we create an inclusive culture where a deep sense of belonging fuels innovation and growth.

We welcome applications from everyone, people of all cultures and genders, different generations and phases of life, and people with disabilities. You can be your true self at Daimler Truck.

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