This is us:
At Daimler Truck Financial Services, we are an integral part of Daimler Truck AG and we support the sale of trucks and buses worldwide as well as the implementation of new technologies for sustainable, autonomous and safer transport. We are one of the largest financial service providers for commercial vehicles in the world with around 1.900 employees in 21 markets and a contract portfolio of around 30 billion euros.
Daimler Truck Financial Services Australia is an integral part of our global network, with our headquarters located in Mulgrave. We provide exceptional service to customers across Australia and New Zealand. Our company thrives on values such as trust, authenticity, respect, and integrity, and our culture is shaped by the strong principles and dedication of our employees.
Your impact and responsibilities:
This role is an exciting opportunity within Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) for a Delivery Manager with a passion to lead this pivotal role and provide exceptional planning and delivery of a program of projects across IT and the broader business. Based at our Head Office in Mulgrave, you will be the driver of all DTFS Australia IT related change and improvement projects. Leading and mentoring a small team with the goal of continually developing their IT delivery capability, you will strive to provide exceptional service and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Reporting into the Chief information Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain the IT roadmap, outlining key projects and activities required to meet specific targets
- Allocating resources including budget, personnel, and equipment, across different projects within the IT program
- Identifying and developing risk management strategies associated with the IT program
- Guide the delivery team to generate regular reports and updates for stakeholders to provide visibility into IT project status and outcomes
Lead and manage a team of IT project managers, business analysts, testers, and other staff
Provide leadership and guidance to members both inside and out of your team on best practices, innovation and change management along with individual development plans
Communicate, status updates and key milestones to senior management in order to align stakeholder expectations with IT goals
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the progress and success of IT projects
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation to drive ongoing improvement and optimization
Implement change control processes to ensure changes are documented, approved, and properly implemented
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be a proven and supportive people leader with extensive experience in senior IT Project and Program Management. A significant component of this role is leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will have demonstrated success in building team capability, driving engagement, managing performance and empowering individuals to achieve both personal and business objectives.
In addition, you will be responsible for managing multiple IT vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business priorities. Experience working in complex IT environments, together with strong project scheduling, resource management, planning and reporting skills, will be essential. Practical experience across both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies, supported by postgraduate qualifications in IT and/or Project Management, will be highly regarded.
Your ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build trusted relationships and unite diverse teams around a common objective will be critical. Most importantly, you will combine strong technical and project delivery expertise with exceptional leadership capabilities, creating an environment where people can thrive while delivering outstanding business outcomes.
Why join us?
At Daimler Truck Financial Services, we believe that putting our people first is key to delivering exceptional service to our customers and partners. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our employees to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits, including discounted car leasing, paid parental leave, and various initiatives and events to promote a positive workplace culture. Additionally, we provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and encourage a flexible, forward-thinking approach to work. Our dedication to our employees extends through recognition and reward programs, as well as ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, #MAKEYOURMOVE and apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 26th July.
This is a local, permanent role. You must have a permanent working visa for Australia / New Zealand to be able to apply for this position
