Project Manager - Vehicle Engineering

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

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 Responsibilities Key responsibilities

A VE PM is responsible, from project initiation (PCI decision) to project closure (End Gate), for the following main deliveries, in line with agreed QDCF:

·        Cross-functionally anchored technical solutions

·        Agile and SAfe large scale development way of working management

·        Engineering releases and other product documentation

·        Parts to vehicle builds and test objects.

·        Technical description and, if the VE PM are leading a PMR in an Intro Block (IB), also the Project Description

·        Project time plan, level 3, covering all activities needed to ensure cross-functionally anchored technical solutions fully verified and validated. If the VE PM is leading a PMR in an IB also the level 1 time plan

·        Project cost estimate including internal and external development cost as well as tooling related to developed parts (in co-operation with purchasing). If the VE PM is leading a PMR in an IB, the Aftermarket and Global Trucks Operation costs should also be included.

·        Product cost estimate (in co-operation with product finance and purchasing)

A VE PM is responsible to work in the following way to ensure the main deliveries:

·        Secure that cross-functional networks are established at the operational level (engineers, buyers, suppliers, manufacturing, and aftermarket engineers)

·        Follow GDP, GDIs

·        Report full QDCF status in project dimension as well as to concerned line management when needed.

·        Secure needed resources with concerned line managers in early project phases

·        Lead, plan, prioritize and coordinate the activities of all resources working in the project within the project scope managed by the VE PM. This includes also SIPD work until Concept Gate

·        Anchor technical solutions with responsible line management and Global Technology Managers (GTMs) to secure adherence to cross-functional technology strategies and platform objectives. In platform projects, this is valid until Concept Gate, after CG this responsibility is delegated to Sub System PM or will be continued by VE PM based on scope.

·        Request QDCF targets from project manager one level above.

·        Distribute QDCF targets to project manager one level below or responsible engineer.

·        Proactive risk management

·        Secure that complete packaging studies, patent analysis, certification/ homologation analysis, quality tools, environmental tools are performed.

·        Together with Complete Vehicle team and internally VE identify and carry-out needed verification activities on complete system level.

Authorities A VE PM has the following authorities:

·        Recommend on alternative technical solutions when within total product QDCF and when adhering to cross-functional technology strategies (decision is taken by the applicable Steering Committee)

·        Request problem resolution and resources from line managers to carry out project deliveries. Escalate if needed.

·        Prioritize activities for all resources assigned to the project scope managed by the VE PM until Concept Gate

·        Agree on project prioritization together with Product Release Project Manager (PR PM) after handover at Concept Gate. Only applicable in certain platform setup like TEA2+.

Competence

·        Needed competences to deliver process output:

·        BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

·        PMP® certification is desired.

·        Agile & SAFe certification

·        Mandatory strong experience in automotive mechanical parts regional resourcing and quality assurance.

·        Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in cross functional project management and another 5 to 7 years’ experience in automotive product development and resourcing.

·        Strong networking abilities and communication skills adept in multicultural environment.

·        Demonstrating right Leadership and Behaviour with rest of the team.

·        Complete Vehicle knowledge, commodity knowledge is an advantage.

·        Good design & analysis knowledge to perform the design reviews to the team.

·        Self-driven and initiative

·        Extending the involvement in other organizational activities like, Innovation Drive, Technical Design and development, Platform coordination, etc

·        Supporting Line managers with future strategic, Team competency feedback, Components roadmap inputs/ feedback, Customer feedback, etc

·        High customer and business focus

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.