Project Manager Engineering - PME Driveline and Electromobility

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 rapidly transforming to be prepared for a future with low and zero emissions and connected solutions. If you want to be part of our challenging journey, 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 dedicated solution-oriented teams where collaboration is key. We strongly believe in teamwork where you have an important role to make the most out of your team and collaborate well with all supporting functions in the organization. You are encouraged to always take your time to offer your help to your co-workers to support and give guidance.


Volvo Penta has a long experience from product development, and we are using our existing experience and processes as a base when developing our new electric drivelines and adapting WoW and processes when needed. Industrialization knowledge is of great importance for this role. Currently we are looking for a technical project leader that will be responsible for developing our new electric drivelines for our customers.
You and your project team will be responsible for planning and leading the technical development through all phases, resulting in producing and delivering new products to our customers. You are responsible for the development budget and product cost. It is important that you involve your stakeholders and line managers as well as external partners and networks to get commitments on deliveries and development cost. You shall also be comfortable with communication and presenting your results and needs to the steering group.


Project Management Engineering belongs to the Engineering Unit, Driveline and Electromobility. We are a team of nine senior project managers. As a PME (Project Management Engineer) you will be responsible for the technical part of the development projects. The areas of responsibilities stretch across the company and includes design, verification & validation, and manufacturing however you will also be working a lot with product planning, supply chain, aftermarket and purchasing.


Competence Profile & Qualifications


To qualify for this role, you should:
Have a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
Have at least 5-8 years of project management experience and know the product development process well and have experience from industrializing products or services.
Preferably have experience from developing Electrical drivelines and/or Energy storage systems
Have an excellent relationship- and interpersonal skill and you can easily reach across functions, apply applicable processes and utilize organization when needed. You bring the best out of individuals as well as the organization
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:
Hiring manager: Anna Pettersson, +46 73 9023007
HRBP: Evamari Lönn Hällsås, +46 73 9021548


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