Lead Project Manager Electronics, Electromobility

Do you want to be a part of an organization developing solutions to address today’s global challenges? We are determined to continue driving our industry towards a sustainable future, where Electromobility plays a vital role on the road to fossil-free transportation. Our technology shift to battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles – providing reliable power is propelling us into a cleaner, better future.

Would you thrive in an environment where you can lead complex Electronics projects? Does shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport excite you? Apply now!
 

What you will do
The Electromobility Department is responsible for developing electromobility solutions and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. Our organization develops and drives the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks and Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within the Volvo Group.
The importance of electromobility is growing every day and electronics are key within the electrified powertrain. At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of hardware and software components from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase. Our responsibility includes the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit, DC/DC converters, electric motor drives, battery management systems, among other control units.

Responsibilities
Transform the way our solutions influence the world. As a Lead Project Manager, Electronics Engineering, you will be a key player in the most extensive Electromobility projects. You will work in close cooperation with a variety of stakeholders and solution providers to ensure the technical delivery is on target according to the project pre-requisites. You will be responsible to lead the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features, Safety and Sustainability within a team of engineers.
Your project leadership skillsets leverage the projects to optimize and consolidate the overall technical development. You will lead the development work of cross functionally anchored technical solutions. That includes the technical departments within Electromobility, Operations, Aftermarket and Purchasing.
Your proven ability in communication, adjusting content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders will help us accelerate projects. As our Lead Project Manager, you are responsible for the good application of development processes and best practices. Establishing project time plans covering all activities needed to ensure fully verified and validated components, systems, and functions. You will manage the Electronics Engineering project team and present project progress in different forums. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly, and open-minded team on your side, always providing you the help needed to manage tasks you cannot imagine today.

Who are you?
As a person you are open and positive and like to lead large and complex technology projects. With us, you need to be a team player and a project leader, that focuses on cooperation and delivering results upon customer expectations. You like improving processes and to develop new ways of working.
To fully enjoy this position, you should have a can-do-attitude, demonstrated technical leadership, and can easily create a productive and prosperous team. You communicate easily and effectively, no matter the team size or positions of your recipients. You are results-oriented and want to challenge the current normal.
Planning and aligning, focusing on highest priorities, and lie out a thorough schedule you master greatly. It is also important that you are flexible and enjoy working in a changing environment.
You have driven large and complex technology projects, from concept phase to industrialization.
 

In addition, you have:
•    Minimum 8+ years of experience within R&D project management.
•    At least ten years’ experience from product development in the automotive industry.
•    M.Sc degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Computer science, or equivalent.

Meritorious
•    Competencies within Volvo processes and tools, particularly DVP.
•    Experience with Electromobility related components/systems.
•    Microsoft Project and PTM skills.
•    PMP certification.

You have a positive attitude and are engaging and inspiring- to drive for results and excellence in teams. As a confident project manager, you believe in your ability to influence a positive outcome. You look for opportunities and welcome new ways of working. Persistent when encountering obstacles and flexible with a prestige less mindset.
As part of a cross-functional and international environment, English is your natural language in written and spoken communication. Personal fit will be of great importance in this recruitment, as we are actively working to build a diverse team in terms of experience, gender and backgrounds.
 

For further information, please contact:
Luciano Scoparo, Group Manager Hardware and Software Platform Management, luciano.scoparo@volvo.com
 

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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.

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.