Group Manager - Special Vehicle Development

What you will do

As Group Manager for Special Vehicle Development, you will oversee the development of specialized vehicle solutions, balancing technical excellence with product strategy and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and technical expertise in mechanical design and product development within the heavy-duty vehicle or specialized truck applications. Collaboration, communication, and the ability to contribute to roadmaps and strategies are also crucial. 

As Engineering Group Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of highly skilled Engineers across multiple sites
• Directing work in your team, providing directions, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Link technical work to broaden business objectives to contribute to company goals and long-term product value
• Taking ownership for components and systems in your scope and leading the execution of roadmaps
• Managing budget and resources, developing competence, and recruiting new talents to meet current and future needs
• Leading continuous improvement activities (process, tools, methods) and fostering innovation
• Managing interfaces towards other functions to support project deliveries and make daily operations more efficient
• Delivering project activities on time and according to budget. 

In this position, you will report to the Director of Mack Medium Duty and Special Vehicle Development located in Greensboro, NC. This position is able to sit in Greensboro, NC or our Macungie, PA office. 

Your future team

Our team develops and maintains components and systems for truck solutions including diesel and electric vehicles for Mack and Volvo Trucks in the North American market.

We take full ownership of the product and are accountable for everything we engineer and develop. We have high expectations to drive innovation, and we put the customer at the center of everything we do. We have a culture of passion and trust, where we work together and support each other in our daily tasks. We drive our deliveries through close cooperation with our global technological streams, utilizing the Volvo Group’s global Common Architecture and Shared Technology system to enable the development of new offerings, products, and services, to meet our customers’ expectations.

Who are you?

You are an experienced leader, having a” can-do” attitude, who takes initiative and have a desire for improvement. You actively encourage strong communication amongst your team and have a passion for developing people as well as innovation. You are looking for a new challenge that will allow you to grow both personally and professionally.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 8-12+ years of experience in Product Development within the automotive industry 
• Leadership experience as a manager with direct reports is preferred.
• Experience in Project management and/or proven deliveries of products to the market
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the market and applications
• Ability to build effective teams, maximizing each person’s contribution to achieve common goals
• Effective communicator, able to provide a clear message and use compelling arguments to gain commitment
• Can do-attitude and being resilient. Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Ability to drive cross functional and global network and overcome roadblocks
• Accountable, well organized, analytical, business-focused, and holistic mind-set

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive base salary + company bonus pay structure.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others.
• 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution.
• Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holidays and volunteering hours.
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more.
   

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:
 

• An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being.
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development.
• A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities.
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
• Competency development through established competence based career pathing. 
• Multiple automotive electric charging stations.
• Bike racks, walking paths, outdoor dining/seating.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Ready for the next move?

If you are interested in developing new technologies for advanced transport solutions and thrive on the prospect of leading and mentoring a team of highly skilled, passionate engineers then this role if for you. Apply today and join our team!