Project Manager Technology - Externally Funded Projects Volvo Group

Who are we?


Volvo Autonomous Solutions is a Business Area within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer autonomous transport solutions. Together we will work on autonomous solutions that will challenge current standards and take us into the future. With entirely new business models and advanced technology we will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contribute to a society we want to live in. We will accelerate the development, commercialization, and sales of autonomous transport solutions within the Volvo Group. We combine a typical start-up’s agility with the strength of belonging to the Volvo Group.
There’s already about 250 of us and together we form a strong team ready to tackle the big challenges we have ahead of us.

About the position:
We are now looking for a Project Manager Technology that will join the team and have responsibility for the coordination and drive of externally funded projects. In this role you will work closely together with Project Managers, either from our Solutions organization or your Project Manager colleagues in the Technology organization.

You will drive, lead and follow up activities within the Technology organization to secure that our commitments to the funding body (governmental or EU) in terms of technical deliveries are kept.
In some cases, Volvo Autonomous Solutions is the coordinator for the project, and your mission is then to secure the consortium’s overall deliveries.

So, who are you, our new colleague?


The profile we are looking for is someone with in depth knowledge about project management and experience of working with external partners and funding organizations. You know how to interact with and what is expected from funding organizations. You have great communication skills, including stakeholder management ability.


As this job is all about collaboration, we believe it is critical that you enjoy and believe in teamwork. We also value that you have social skills; that you are a good listener & communicator and that it’s easy for you to connect with other people. As our technology area is new and we are breaking new ground with the work we do, we also believe it’s important that you are not afraid of the unknown and have a curious and ‘can do’ attitude.


Other key competencies for the position:
Solid background from working with externally funded projects
Extensive experience from project management in automotive industry
Experience from embedded system development
Fluency in English
If you have relevant knowledge about industrial verticals such as mining, construction, transportation, and logistics this is something we will considered as a benefit

What it is like to work @ Volvo Autonomous Solutions


We are unified by diversity, great ideas, and inclusiveness. Our colleagues are the most important part of our story. Everyone matters and plays a critical role in our journey.


If the opportunity to shape tomorrow’s transport solutions intrigues you, this is the chance for you to prosper and we are eager to receive your application letter and CV in English. We can promise you great colleagues and some truly exciting opportunities. You will work in a global environment that provides you with developmental prospects both professionally and personally.


Welcome to join our world full of opportunities!


For further information, please contact me:


Feel free to give me a call and I will gladly give you more information about the role and how we can help each other on our future journey!


Anders Larsson, Global Technology Manager, Transport Systems Volvo Autonomous Solutions, +46 31 3237768


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