Range Director

What you will do

As the Range Director – PPSO NA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable transport solutions, directly influencing the success of Volvo and Mack Trucks in North America. This challenging senior position offers significant influence on main product deliveries within the Volvo Group. In this highly collaborative role, you will manage the evolution of Conventional Range products over time by delivering projects and solutions to meet the Mack and Volvo brand’s business objectives. With an overall portfolio mindset, you will work continuously with a broad cross functional network to improve the effectiveness of our deliveries while driving customer satisfaction. 

Your responsibilities will cover the cross-functional industrialization of new products to meet expected quality, cost, and features on time. Additionally, you will mentor and develop project management talents and skills within the range.  Core to your success in the role is strong cooperation with the engineering functions, Strategic Product Planning, North American truck brands (Volvo and Mack), Group Trucks Operations (GTO), and Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) to collaboratively achieve Predictable Launch of Sustainable world-class Transport solutions.

Distinct responsibilities include:

• Manage the project portfolio delivering to the long-range product plan for the conventional and electro mobility segment
• Manage the budget within the Conventional range
• Coordinate projects with corresponding global ranges when inter range dependence and support is required
• Plan and manage vehicle project activity in close cooperation with propulsion component projects as appropriate 
• Daily management, people development, team management, training and coaching of employees
• Strong collaboration skills building alignment across multiple functional areas
• Team leadership - act as a leader and towards all functions assuming full ownership of the projects in the portfolio.

Your future team

At Group Truck Technology (GTT), we develop solutions in alignment with our mission to drive prosperity through sustainable transport solutions. As the Conventional Vehicle Range, we are part of the Project & Product Strategy Office (PPSO), responsible for driving the industrialization and launch of Volvo and Mack Trucks. We excel in program and project management involving all functions, focusing on customer success.

We are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality, among others.  We are a team of passionate people who believe that teamwork and inspiring each other to think innovatively and challenge previous thinking helps us create value and improve deliverables on a higher level that supports the business of our customers and partners. 

Empowerment, accountability, and simplicity are key principles that guide us in our daily work.

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Conventional Vehicle Range team oversees detailed planning and cross-functional execution of complex programs. The position holder will report to the Vice President of Conventional Range PPSO NA.
 

Who are you?

Your leadership experience and approach will be integral to bringing about the culture change needed for an innovative environment that enables talented engineers from all backgrounds to collaborate and deliver in the most efficient way. We believe you are collaborative, proactive, and able to cultivate trustful relationships with other leaders and teams. You are a trusted leader with a strong drive and business mindset, a good listener, agile and structured, all at the same time.

Other important competencies for the position:

• High integrity and courage to decide
• Strong business understanding with a holistic view, while also being able to delve into details when necessary.
• Able to simplify complex information into clear and concise messages, highlight key issues, and communicate efficiently to interact at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in people development, including skill enhancement and career growth of team members.
• Broad technical knowledge across several technical domains.
• Excellent knowledge of the automotive and transportation industry.
• Speed and delivery mind-set
• Well-established network within the Volvo Group.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Master of Science or similar university degree
• 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience

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 excited about making a difference and leading a talented team towards excellence, apply now and join us in driving the future of sustainable transport solutions.