Advanced Engineering Project Manager

Research and Development


The section DUX Development Centre is responsible for Digital UX development in our car projects, advanced engineering and research assignments. We´re organized in three groups with employees both in Gothenburg and in Copenhagen.

The group Digital User Experience Driving, in Gothenburg, consists of 17 people and our mission is to secure the state of the art digital user experiences within autonomous drive, assisted driving and unassisted driving. We are doing a transformation in how we work and therefore need an Advanced Engineering (AE) Project Manager.


Main responsibilities
.To lead and manage Advanced Engineering projects
.Strategic planning of the projects.
.Report project status to the department's Annual and AE responsible and line managers.
.Coordinate activities and meetings within the projects with external partners.
.Work with governmental organizations, for example regarding co-financing.
.Prepare Global Technical Development System (GTDS) deliveries and secure peer reviews of GTDS gate deliveries before final gate review at the Departments Technical Meeting.
.Secure that an up to date GTDS documentation is available in AE report with correct budget figures.
.Reconcile regularly with unit AE Leaders & AE program leaders within the Electrics/Electronics & Chassis unit.
.Monitor and follow up that patents are applied for whenever possible.

Required qualifications
.University degree or equivalent in User Experience, Interaction
.Design, Cognitive Science or equivalent.
.Project Management skills.
.Documented experience in human-machine interaction.?
.Documented experience in interaction design and UX philosophy.?
.Driver License Class B (car).

Meritorious qualifications
.Leading research projects within Interaction design/User experience/Human Factors.
.Worked or participated in Advanced Engineering projects.
.Experience developing concepts for visualization and demonstration.
.Experience in requirement setting of human-machine interaction and user experience.

Personal qualities
.Structured, accurate and to plan and summarize and present status of the work and the project.
.Self-drive capability, responsibility and able to work independently.
.Extensive experience of and ability to plan and prioritize own work. and the project team focused on delivery.
.Very good interpersonal skills and used to working in teams.
.Attention to detail and overall picture.
.A great communicator and excellent corporation skills.


About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.


Contact person
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Klas Lindblad, Recruiter, +4631 594773, klas.lindblad@volvocars.com


Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than May 7, 2017. Your application documents shall include CV and cover letter, written in English.