Product Build Project Leader
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
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.
Are you a skilled project leader with experience in product development? Do you have a passion for leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful deliveries? If so, we have the right opportunity for you!
What you will do
As the Product Build Project Leader, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the successful delivery of test objects across all project phases. This includes overseeing planning, budgeting, reporting, documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan and manage Product Builds activities and deliveries in the physical build process.
- Create, anchor and follow-up build plans (estimation, construction, modification) for the physical test objects.
- Estimate and manage the budget for Product Builds section resources.
- Communicate relevant functions on expected deliveries according to the high-level build time plan for the physical test objects.
- Chair meetings on test object builds and report material status and progress.
- Support test object specification and ordering, initiate and review Bills of Material (BoM), ensure BoM accuracy, and oversee part procurement and delivery.
- Request build locations and resources, lead and monitor the build process.
- Continuously improving processes and ways of working.
Your future team
The Product Build (PB) section is part of the Complete Vehicle function at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. Within Powertrain Engineering & Electromobility (PE & Emob), we are experienced Project Leaders who manage the physical build process of Powertrain and Electromobility components. Our mission is to ensure the successful delivery of these components for complete truck assembly, as well as for system and component testing. Working with products in early development, we proactively drive the actions needed—within our team or across functions—to deliver test objects on time and fulfill project requirements.
Who are you?
To succeed in this role, you have strong project management skills and several years of relevant experience, preferably in a similar position. You demonstrate effective leadership, networking, and communication skills, along with proficiency in conflict management. Your proactive problem-solving approach and decision-making drive the team's success.
You excel at building relationships, recognizing limitations, and confidently asserting your perspective when needed. Leading through others and fostering collaboration are essential aspects of the role. Additionally, you are comfortable presenting information and have a structured mindset for managing tasks and guiding teams toward shared goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, or production engineering.
- 4+ years of experience in a similar role within Product Development, ideally in vehicle technology and/or manufacturing processes.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in tools and systems such as Kola, Protom, Gloria, and DVP Process is a plus.
- Experience in the automotive industry is highly advantageous
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to apply your project management and leadership skills? Send in your application today—we look forward to meeting you!
Last application date: June 11th
For questions regarding the role, contact:
Lorena Brittes, Group Manager PB PE & Emob
lorena.brittes@volvo.com
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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.
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.