Senior Project Manager - Facilities

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.

What’s in it for you
Currently we are looking for not only one, but two experienced Senior Project Managers that can support and manage Global Facility and Construction Projects.

The role is positioned within Workplace in Volvo Cars Organization. Workplace is a Global Organisation covering EMEA, APAC and Americas, and consists of Assets & Property Management,  Workplace Experience and Health, Safety & Security. You will be part of the organization with the overall responsible of for all the projects related to the Assets & Property management.


What you’ll do
In the role as a Senior Project Manager your main tasks, together with the team will be:
* Support and manage major Facility Construction Projects from the initial project stage to the project closure.
* Prepare, review and manage the overall Project Plan. In this include planned objectives and deliverables, together with the overall project team and relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
* To provide technical guidance and give support in all areas of the latest Facility standard.

For example, in this role, you will have the opportunity to work with projects connected to establishing and developing our new state-of-the-art factory in Kosice, Slovakia!

You and your skills
To thrive in this position you have both strong business and financial acumen, with shown ability to deliver complex projects. We also think you are open to new ideas, you are an initiative taker and have high moral and integrity.

In this role you will be a part of a global team, and we believe you have a broad leadership experience on a senior level. We also need you to be fully proficient in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing.

To be successful in this role we see that you have extensive experience from working at major building projects, preferably related to Facility and Construction Projects. Furthermore, experience from working and conducting building projects in an international environment is considered meritorious.

On a personal side, you are a strong communicator who has proven ability to network and build trust, on all levels. Last but not the least you act as a role model and show courage, judgement, and persuasiveness at work.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply by submitting you resume and cover letter via the link by no later than the Sunday 16th of October. But don’t wait with your application, selections will be running continuously. Please also note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through e-mail.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact hiring manager: Åke Larsson at ake.larsson.2@volvocars.com. For inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Malin Westman at malin.westman@volvocars.com or Recruiter William Östling at william.ostling@volvocars.com.


About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach