VE -Project Manager

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VE -Project Manager

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

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.

Vehicle Engineering Project Manager (VE PM)

Mission

Mission The mission for a Project Manager within Vehicle Engineering (VE PM / PME) is to deliver cross-functionally anchored technical solutions (hardware, software or both) meeting product QDCF defined by the project management team led by the Chief Project Manager (CPM) The technical solutions should also be in line with approved commodity level cross-functional technology strategies and platform objectives.

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
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience in cross functional project management and another 5 to 7 years’ experience in automotive product development
• 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
• Good knowledge in Quality Management Systems (QMS), DFMEA, Project Assurance Plan and other Quality tools
• A combination of personal characteristics, practical experience and theoretical knowledge decides complexity and size of project scope that PM handles.

Reporting To

• VE PM reports to the PMO Manager in the line dimension.
• VE PM reports to CPM or IB CPM depending on project.