Group Manager - Vehicle Features

What you will do

Volvo Group’s mission is to be industry leaders in Quality & Uptime, Safety, Driver Environment, Driving Performance, and Transport Effectiveness. As an Engineering Manager – Vehicle Features, you will play an essential role in driving Volvo Group’s strategic innovation! You will lead a team of highly skilled and passionate Feature Engineers to ensure that all Volvo and Mack Trucks exceeds customer expectations. This will include collaborating with PMO, Engineering, Brands, etc. to compile “voice of customer” expectations (via requirements, PDP, FMEA), manage scheduling of Feature Reviews, coordinate & support Feature Ride & Drive Clinics, and benchmarking competitors to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded

As an Engineering Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Vehicle Features Team and collaborate with all other engineering departments and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Feature Engineers both within the Vehicle Features team and in other teams.  
• Ensure the team has a strong customer focused mind-set and takes product ownership for respective vehicle features.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making as a member of the CV – Product and IB Management leadership team.
• Leading continuous improvement activities to always improve our way of working.
• Drive digitalization feature strategy and integrate into the digital & simulation roadmaps.
• Plan and execute Competitor Vehicle Analysis (CVA).
• Manage Vehicle Features PDP – Product Delivery Plan.
• Manage Vehicle Feature risk analysis.
• Support Feature deliveries by:
  • Plan and execute Feature Roadmaps aligned with Product Owners/Engineering, Product Planning, Brands, etc.  
  • Ensure feature development targets are clearly defined, aligned with program objectives, and achievable within project constraints.

In this position, you will report to the Director of Product & IB Management in Greensboro and take an active part in the leadership team to contribute to the overall development of the department.

Who We Are
The Vehicle Features team resides within the Complete Vehicle (CV) function at Volvo Group North America. CV’s mission is “to build confidence our products work for our customers.”

Volvo Group defines a vehicle feature as the way in which an end user (owner, driver, workshop mechanic, etc.) expresses expectations and requirements on the product needs. Complete Vehicle Features include   Reliability, Durability, Braking, Ride Comfort, Handling, Driver Assistance, Logistics & Fleet Management,   Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH), Energy Economy, Avg. Speed and Driveability.   

Together with us, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. We have a strong culture based on our company values, which are central to our work. We believe in a work environment where:

• We constantly strive for outstanding Performance.
• We are obsessed with Customer Success.
• We initiate Change to stay ahead.
• We willingly place our Trust in each other.
• We have a huge Passion for what we do.

Who are you?

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for driving the success of the product. You understand the importance of the “voice of the customer” and therefore place high value on customer success. You are committed to life-long learning and continuous improvement and proactively look for way to continue your learning journey. You have strong leadership skills including your ability to communicate effectively and gain trust of others. You are seeking an opportunity where you will be able to have a direct impact on the success of the Volvo & Mack Trucks in the North American market.

You must be well-organized, self-motivated and poised while presenting to others. You must be passionate, positive, and energetic. You are relentless in your pursuit of ensuring customer success, you take initiative and have a desire for improvement. You will have proven experience in developing strong teams and maximizing each person’s contributions to the team. You actively encourage strong communication amongst your team and have a passion for developing people as well as technology. You are looking for a challenge that will allow you to grow both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 10+ years engineering experience in Product Development within the automotive industry
• Leadership experience as a manager with direct reports is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of customer expectations to achieve a quality product.
• Previous experience with the usage of quality tools
• 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 resilient, rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Accountable, well organized, analytical, business-focused, and holistic mind-set
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to various locations, both domestically and internationally (up to 15%) 

Preferred Education / Experience

• Advanced degree
• CDL (commercial driver's license) - Class A
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the heavy-duty truck market and applications

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 sharing the future of the transportation industrey, apply today and join our team on this exciting journey!