Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is an integral part of Daimler Truck, leading global vehicle manufacturer and one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of commercial vehicles. With our FUSO brand, we make up approximately 40% of the Daimler Truck sales volume with a presence in more than 170 markets worldwide. Since our first bus, we have aspired to bring society and our customers the highest quality of products and services.

By Combining Japanese tradition and the global power of Daimler, Mitsubishi Fuso provides unparalleled experience in a world leading company. This means that you will associate with global business partners every single day.

Introduction of Lifecycle Management

What links development, production, market, and customer functions? The Lifecycle Management (LCM) Department. We're creating ONE company flow by steering projects hand-in-hand with teams throughout the organization from the initial project idea to project realization and through to final production.

LCM is involved in the product strategy, Business Strategy, Connectivity and e-Mobility. These functions are composed of 8 departments (6 in Japan, 2 in India) with a headcount of ca. 160 people.

Welcome to DTA Lifecycle Management Department

Job Description

Product Planning and Strategy for combustion powertrain

• · Define, create, lead and implement strategy and product planning activities, such as Future Project List, Roadmaps & Target pictures, Concept decisions and Project Kick-off (QGS to QG9)

  · Define and integrate line functions, external service providers and suppliers to create a cross-functional project team to ensure project deliverables (cost, timeline, quality) are met at each project milestone and ensure project documentation

  · Manage Global & local Stakeholder in a pro-active manner

  · Prepare and report strategy and project documents in top management committees

  · Define suitable interfaces to Diesel/H2-ICE projects to ensure components roadmaps are aligned to the product strategy

  · Proactively review market trends, competitors and technology to ensure best potential portfolio available for customers and company

  · Candidate is able to work polite and with patience against resistance in a volatile planning and strategy environment

■Job Experience

· Diesel or Zero emission vehicle and/or powertrain know how

· Proven project management skills

· Experiences in leading cross-functional teams

· Distinctive ability to grasp complex scenarios and carve out business opportunities

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Critical thinking and challenging status quo mindset

· Entrepreneurial mindset that understands the dependencies in an agile business environment

· Understanding of the Commercial Vehicle market and product knowledge is a plus

■ Practical Knowledge

· Experience in Project Management in an automotive company or related industry

· Knowledge about combustion engines functionality

· Business development expertise in the automotive & mobility environment

· Project management experience

■ Language

· English : Business Level

· Japanese: Conversation Level

■ Microsoft Office
Making presentations to communicate the strategic ideas and directions to the team and also to help with data analysis

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.