Project Manager Engineering – PME – Advanced Engineering

Volvo Penta, a great place to work


Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications. Currently we are growing and transforming to be prepared for a future with low and zero emissions and connected solutions. We are global and highly skilled professionals who work with passion and trust and we understand that change is necessary to stay ahead. If you want to be part of our challenging transformation to become future proof, then you should consider us as your new employer!


We are convinced that, deliver high-quality, high-performance products and services to our customers, comes from having fun at work, being committed and solution oriented. We strongly believe in teamwork where you have an important role to make the most out of your team. You are encouraged to always take your time to offer your help to your co-workers in order to build a strong team and enhance creativity and innovations.


Right now, I plan to strengthen my team with more project managers that can help us in our transformation journey. We continue to increase our R&D budget and invest even further within advanced engineering to develop technologies for a sustainable future. We have several important projects ongoing concerning electrical drive lines, fuel cells as well as our combustion engines for alternative fuels for both marine and industrial use. We aim to stay competitive during our transition period.


You will be responsible for planning and leading technology development projects within several areas in order to prepare for full industrialization. You are also responsible for the advance engineering budget and time plan. It is important that you create a good collaboration with stakeholders and line managers as well as external partners and networks. You shall be comfortable with communication and presenting your result and need to steering groups.


Project Management Engineering belongs to Product and Solution Development which is the Engineering function of 500 employees within Volvo Penta. As a PME (Project Management Engineer) for advanced engineering you will be responsible for maturing the technical concepts considering features, supply chain/purchasing and manufacturing.


Competence Profile & Qualifications
To qualify for this role, you should:
Have at least 5 of project management experience and know the advanced engineering process and its technology readiness levels well and have personal experience from maturing a technology
Preferably have experience from one or several of the technology areas, Electric Driveline, Fuel cells, Energy storage systems and/or Internal Combustion Engines
Have an excellent relationship- and interpersonal skill and you can easily reach across functions, processes and organization when needed. You bring the best out of individuals as well as the organization

Our trademark at Volvo Penta is innovation as we are always looking for fresh ideas, and your attitude and mind-set will be a key asset for us. We strive for gender balance and believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates competitive advantage. It is our people that make the difference!
Are you recognizing yourself in our description then we would love to meet you! Send in your application and take your next step in your career with us.


For further information, please contact:
Anna Pettersson, Manager Project Management Engineering, +46 73 9023007
Margareta Orrheim, VP HR Business Unit Marine, +46 73 9025846


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