DTNA Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer (CIO) for DTNA Business

Inside the Role

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the DTNA business is an executive leadership role responsible for defining and executing the IT strategy that enables DTNA's business objectives. The role balances operational excellence with digital and AI-led transformation. The CIO has direct accountability for IT supporting Sales, After-Sales, Production Network, and Services, and indirect responsibility for IT infrastructure and cyber security, as well as IT oversight and coordination for Engineering and group functions (Finance, HR, Procurement). The position reports solid line to the Global CIO and dotted line to the Segment CEO, ensuring strong alignment between global IT strategy and DTNA business priorities.

What You Drive at DTNA

• IT Strategy & Business Enablement: Define and deliver a comprehensive IT strategy for DTNA, ensuring reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT services that support core business operations across sales, after-sales, production, network operations, and services.
• Infrastructure & Cyber Security (Indirect Responsibility): Provide strategic oversight and governance for IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring resilience, availability, and protection of DTNA's digital assets in alignment with global standards, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.
• Digital Transformation & AI Leadership: Lead DTNA's AI agenda, including data platforms, advanced analytics, AI-enabled business processes, and responsible AI adoption at scale to drive productivity, quality, and customer value.
• Enterprise Alignment & Governance: Ensure effective coordination of IT activities across Engineering and group functions (Finance, HR, Procurement), maintaining architectural consistency, strong governance, and alignment with enterprise platforms and processes.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Build and lead a high-performing IT organisation, act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and manage strategic partners to maximise business value from technology investments.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of related experience
• At least 4 years of high-level leadership experience
• Senior IT Leadership Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments, with proven ability to operate at executive level in complex, global organisations.
• Enterprise Systems & IT/OT Integration: Demonstrated leadership in large-scale ERP implementations (e.g. SAP), enterprise platforms, and integration of IT and operational technology.
• Digital, Data & AI Expertise: Strong track record in driving digital transformation, building enterprise data and analytics capabilities, and scaling AI solutions responsibly.
• Strategic & Collaborative Leadership: Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align global IT direction to local business needs.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master's degree (e.g. Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or MBA) optional and advantageous.

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 for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.