Project Manager Process & IT

Project Manager Process & IT
Are you ready for something new? Do you believe that the best way to more forward is by being innovative, curious, and trying new ideas? If yes, then you might be what we are looking for!


Who are we?
Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, with the strong vision to be leader in sustainable power solutions.
Being part of our team means being a part of a team of highly skilled and proud professionals who work with passion and trust. Volvo Penta is an exciting and highly innovative company facing many positive challenges and opportunities. We embrace the change to stay ahead and now it is time for us to prepare the next generation of products and to continue to transform into sustainable and digital solutions. The Electromobility part of the project portfolio has increased substantially during the past few years, which impacts our future way of working.


Our team Operational Excellence belongs to Projects & Execution organization (within PPP - Planning, Purchasing and Product & Solutions Development) and we are responsible for the development of the way of working within DVP (Develop Product and Aftermarket Product Portfolio) process. We also support the product development projects within specific areas and drive operational development activities. Our team is based in Lundby, Gothenburg and today we are nine great knowledgeable colleagues with a supportive attitude.


So, what does a Project Manager Process & IT at Volvo Penta do?
You work as Project Manager in prioritized Process & IT Projects as well as operational development projects within the area of DVP (Develop Product and Aftermarket Product Portfolio). You work with developing assignment descriptions (target, deliverables, and timing) and ensuring that it is validated. You are responsible for your projects and plan, organize, report, and follow assignments in accordance with the approved assignment description.


You also:
Use the Volvo Group Project Management Methods, Templates, Tools, Policies, Guidelines and Processes – use of Process & IT Project Handbook adapted to Volvo Penta way of working
Ensure Change Management activities, communication, organizational changes, competence requirements, deployment strategy, training and roll-out
Are involved in selected networks and collaboration within Volvo Penta and within the Volvo Group

Who are you?
We believe that you are a person who enjoy teamwork and can inspire and challenge you colleagues. We also value your proactive and curios mindset. Your attitude and mind-set are key assets for us. Since the job consists of many contacts, your networking skills are highly valued as well. We are actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce to create competitive advantage. It is our people that make the difference. That is why you as a person are what matters the most to us.
Except your great personality we believe that there are some things you should know to perform well from start in this role:
Preferably you should have several years of professional experience within project management, product development, process development and/or proactive quality work
Experience of managing Process & IT projects and operational development projects preferably within the area of DVP (Develop Product & Product Aftermarket Portfolio)
You have a university degree in areas as Engineering and/or Business
Experience of Document Management

And …it’s an advantage if you have technical understanding of Volvo Penta products as engines, drives and/or electronics that is an advantage


What is our offer to you?
Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take own responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment. We offer an exciting role with many possibilities to influence our ways of working cross functional in the company. You will get a change to take on challenging tasks and develop your personal & professional skills over time.


We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work, and the courage to think outside the box. Come and join us. Welcome!


Curious and have some questions? Contact us:
Hiring Manager: Lovisa Nygren, +46 739 029107, Director Operational Excellence
HR contact: Teresa Krook + 46 765 533710, HR Business Partner


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