Senior Project manager with a focus on SW and HW development

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Are you looking for an exciting new position with a focus on sustainability? Then this might be the right opportunity for you!

Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of the change happening in our industry! The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete development lifecycle of our electric powertrains – from advanced engineering through product development into the maintenance phase. Together we drive the transition from conventional powertrains to electromobility based on cutting-edge engineering, state-of-the-art research, and well-proven technology within the Volvo Group. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead.

About the role

Do you want to be part of the technology shift that we are doing at Volvo Group, and lead the projects developing our future electric drivelines? Then you might be our new Senior Project Manager! You will be responsible for projects within Electromobility and work cross functionally. Electromobility is developing the complete electric propulsion systems for all Volvo Group business areas. The role has a broad perspective from concept development in the early phases – to the later phases managing planning, development, and delivery.

Your main responsibilities
Lead the Electromobility projects and report to Steering Committees. Be the bridge between the Steering Committees and the project team, manage the projects according to the set targets and business objectives.
Leading cross-functional teams and work in close dialogue with vehicle team/s as well as take an active role in improving ways of working to maximize customer value output.

We are looking for a …
…trusted leader with strong drive who knows how to spark team engagement, a great networker, and communicator. You enjoy collaboration, engineering, have a business mindset, ability to prioritize and focus on key areas to secure maximum customer value in a fast-changing environment. To be successful within this position we believe that you have a background of leading projects mostly oriented in SW deliveries and this have general understanding of both SW & HW development.

Requirements
•    Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent
•    Experience in project management experience and/or line management
•    Experience of software development
•    Experienced in automotive industry
•    Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
•    Fluent in English, verbally and in writing
•    Strong drive and high energy level with ability to contribute to create a high performing working culture

If you are passionate about promoting collaboration and understanding in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you! 

Volvo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Last application date is the of 3rd of April.
Hiring Manager
Orlando Sanchez Klose
Mail: Orlando.Sanchez@volvo.com


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