Program Manager

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
At Plant Supply Chain Engineering VCT (PSCE VCT), you are part of supply chain and production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with people inside and outside the company, we drive and lead the supply chain – from the supplier to the customer – in a lean way. Are you truly inspired by lean logistics and have the ambition to work in our fast growing company in a global challenging and competitive environment? Do you want to be part of reaching our corporate targets and your personal goals together with other people? Take up this challenge and join Plant Supply Chain Engineering VCT.
Program Office within PSCE VCT leads the logistic activities and implement the logistic deliverables according to VPDS (Volvo Product Development System) standards for car programs, COMY, KD and some special projects.
Program Office is responsible for correct program prerequisites input to the PSCE organisation within VCT.

What You´ll do
To secure optimisation and changes in the logistic process in line with program demands you will lead investigations and cost calculations in all areas of the logistic process. Lead the input to the investment frame in concept phase and follow up the spending plan during the industrialisation phase. You have the final responsibility for the total logistic investment & operational budget for a project. You will lead all changes in the logistic Process driven by the program/project changes, plan and report out progress on project plan. You will be identifying and securing the interfaces within the total Product & process development process as well as driving the program/project progress in all areas of the logistic process. You need to lead and operate within cost and time efficiency as securing the quality in the programs. In addition you will:
Provide required information about program content and program progress to the M&L organisation, by:

* Reporting out milestone reports to ensure a consolidated Logistic input into the program.
* Reporting out to the different Plant reference groups, to ensure a perfect launch.
* Lead the logistic part of a car program, leading engineering resources in a cross functional project team assigned by the line organization to the project team.


Do you fit the profile?
To be successful in this role we believe you have a University degree master’s in supply chain engineering or mechanical engineering or equal qualifications from experience. You have Project Management experience and are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. We also see that you have product and process knowledge, preferable from manufacturing, core ME, P & Q or Purchasing and preferable knowledge of logistics. The position will focus on car programs globally, willingness to travel globally is a requirement, and willingness to relocate globally is a plus.
As a person we believe you have good leadership behaviour and cooperation skills, strong business acumen, team player and strong networking abilities. 

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Edin Santa, Senior Manager, at edin.santa@volvocars.com, phone +46 708 205057, for questions about the recruitment process please contact Recruiter, Feven Selassie at feven.selassie@volvocars.com.
You are welcome to submit your application via the link in the ad, latest Marsh 24th, 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.