Project Controller – Digital Solutions Analyst

Daimler Truck North America

. Lead project controller responsibility for selected Lightnings PARs and smaller PAR projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controlling, financial analysis, and digital solution development, with a strong focus on data analytics and visualization tools. Proficient in translating business needs into actionable insights and digital requirements while ensuring adherence to responsible data practices.

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Project ControllingFinancial AnalysisPower Apps DevelopmentData AnalyticsCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

BudgetingProfitability AnalysisCost TrackingForecastingProcess ImprovementSQLData ModelingAutomationDigital Solution DevelopmentQuality Gate Preparation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOwnership SkillsCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauAlteryxPower AutomatePower QuerySAP/CBFCIMS/MainframeProQCBFCBEAM

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementData GovernanceDigital TransformationInclusion and BelongingResponsible AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project controller responsibility for selected Lightnings PARs and smaller PAR projects
Act as primary Finance partner for assigned project teams
Represent Project Controlling within the New Option Workstream and assess profitability with cross-functional partners
Recommend actions based on profitability assessments
Support cost target setting and tracking, funding management, periodic planning, quality-gate preparation, and PSC/Product Committee presentations
Maintain project funding actuals and commitments using CBFC and BEAM
Maintain expected part costs in TRACK and related source systems
Support supplier-award decisions and improve cost transparency through each quality gate
Own project controlling training methods and documentation
Translate Project Controlling pain points into digital product requirements, process maps, user stories, data requirements, and measurable outcomes
Design, develop, test, deploy, document, and improve business-owned Power Apps solutions
Build and maintain data connections and transformation workflows across finance and engineering systems
Develop self-service analytics, dashboards, and decision-support outputs using Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or comparable tools
Reconcile source data and communicate data limitations
Evaluate, prototype, and help implement responsible AI and Copilot use cases
Apply data quality, access, security, documentation, testing, release-management, and governance practices
Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Engineering, Product Strategy, IT, and data owners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable field, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Strong analytical and data skills
Ability to connect information across systems, identify meaningful insights, and explain them clearly
Interest in developing expertise across financial controlling and hands-on digital solution development
Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements, analyses, or digital solutions
Curiosity and willingness to learn Power Platform, automation, AI, data modeling, and visualization tools
Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and ownership skills
Commitment to responsible data and AI practices, continuous learning, Inclusion and Belonging, and DTNA’s products
Hands-on experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Power Query, or comparable platforms is advantageous
Experience building, testing, documenting, or supporting applications, automated workflows, data models, dashboards, or AI-enabled solutions is advantageous
Exposure to budgeting, profitability analysis, cost tracking, forecasting, project management, or process improvement is advantageous
Familiarity with SAP/CBFC, IMS/Mainframe, ProQ, or other enterprise systems is advantageous
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and existing visa holders are not accepted
Successful criminal background check required
Pre-employment drug screen may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%
Non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age
Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
15 calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness at some locations
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans