Technical Project Manager - Quality Labs, Battery Manufacturing

Technical Project Manager – Quality Labs, Battery Manufacturing

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe. We are now looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Engineering and Quality team!

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery.

Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving field of battery technology and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future, this is the role for you. As a Technical Project Manager for Quality Labs, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, lead meaningful projects, and collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals.

Our Engineering and Quality team are coalition of specialists, engineers and technical project managers across a broad range of technical disciplines. Together they work toward the shared goal of scaling and industrializing the production of our lithium-ion battery technology that will help Volvo transform into a pure electric car manufacturer.

The team is currently focused on designing, planning and equipping a world class Gigafactory in time for start of production in 2026. This is an immense undertaking requiring the joint efforts and contributions of engineers working cross-functionally, with the ultimate goal of producing the world’s most sustainable lithium-ion batteries.

What you will do:

As the Technical Project Manager for Quality Labs, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and set up of our quality labs facilities to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in our battery manufacturing process. With a focus on preparing for the start of production in 2026, you will lead the planning, execution, and start up of a quality control laboratory together with our team of quality engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Drive the setup of quality control laboratories within our battery manufacturing production, ensuring alignment between our Engineering, Quality and Facility teams within project timelines and specifications

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Responsible for development, management and presentation of a detailed engineering timeline completely aligned with all organizational disciplines.

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Responsible for securing that all necessary organizational disciplines internal as well as external are fully aligned in scope, time and cost.

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Responsible for development and management of a detailed commissioning and ramp up scenarios jointly with Quality Managers, Engineering Managers and Commissioning Managers.

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Responsible for securing long term and short term cross functional project resource planning and equipment project prioritization.


Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have the capacity to collaborate effectively within a multicultural team setting, while also demonstrating autonomy and self-reliance when necessary. You recognize the value of cross-functional collaboration and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Your drive and passion to inspire teams toward ambitious goals are essential.

We believe that you have:

- BSc or MSc in relevant field: mechanical-, chemical-, industrial- or electrical engineering
- +5 years experience working with project management, particularly in technical or engineering projects within the manufacturing industry.
- Experienced in multi-cultural working environment.
- Excellent English written and oral skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Project.

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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Previous experience in leading projects within quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is highly qualifying for this position.




Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.