Chief Project Manager (F/M/D)

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. 

Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Project Team of the Compact Business Unit, within the Technology Department, at its Belley site (dept. 01, France).

Who will you work with?

The Compact Business Unit is a dedicated team within Volvo Construction Equipment, created to capture business opportunities in the growing compact equipment segment.

Our multicultural and international team values change, performance, passion, trust, and customer success.
Working in flow—not in silos—helps us make a difference, together.

You will be part of a passionate and experienced team, reporting to the Head of Project Management.

Location: Belley (dept. 01), France

What is the mission?

As a Senior Project Manager (Chief Project Manager – CPM), you will be responsible for the successful execution of one or more assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.

Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading New Product Development (NPD) projects and managing strategic and critical initiatives for the Compact Business Unit.
• Ensuring efficient project execution by fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams located at multiple international sites, and securing stakeholder engagement.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans in collaboration with project teams, and securing necessary investment approvals.
• Proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing project risks, ensuring compliance with quality assurance processes and adherence to the Global Development Process (GDP).
• Leading project teams with clear communication and smooth coordination across global teams to achieve expected outcomes.
• Providing regular project updates and actionable recommendations to decision-making bodies.

Who are you?

• You hold a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Marketing, Engineering, or Business.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the industrial, automotive, transportation, or related sectors.
• You are a proven leader with successful experience managing complex projects and international, cross-functional teams—ideally in construction equipment, automotive, or similar industries.
• You have strong command of project management tools and methodologies; a certification such as PMP is a plus.
• You are recognized for your communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are open to international travel (10–20% of your time).
• You are fluent in English and have a good level in French, both written and spoken.
• You are organized, adaptable, and skilled at conveying ideas, persuading, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• You enjoy fieldwork and teamwork, and are comfortable speaking in public, sharing ideas, and rallying others around a common goal.

Ideally, you are familiar with the industry and products (Construction equipment), but if not, you must have several years of experience as a Project Manager (covering an entire cycle = a completed and successfull project!)

Interested in this opportunity? Please feel free to apply; we would be delighted to speak with you!

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

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

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. 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.