Test Object Project Manager

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.

Propulsion and Energy – let’s introduce ourselves
We at Propulsion and Energy are a unit within Engineering & Operations with a clear purpose to be leading in Electric Propulsion. You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and cross-functional team that leads and plans the needs for test objects for the next generation of electric engines. In this team you will be working in a delivery-oriented environment together with experienced and motivated colleagues located in Gothenburg, SE. We operate an Office First policy.

What you’ll do
Your main responsibility is to be the driver for the Department´s test objects, acting as an interface towards the vehicle projects. Additionally, you'll manage incoming work requests from the Propulsion & Energy organization for various projects.

Duties include:
* Test object cost responsible from estimation to actuals. Provide visibility of finance status throughout the project to support decision making.
* Create and maintain an execution plan per project and prototype build series to synchronize deliveries cross-functionally within Propulsion & Energy.
* Support test object builds. Solve, escalate and track impediments.
* Report status and general project progress at project meetings.


What You’ll Bring
Structured and well organized with a sense of quality and customer focus; this together with good communication skills makes you able to easily build trust around you. You are also a skilled problem solver who seeks challenges and approaches them with creative thinking and never hesitates to think outside the box.
You collaborate in an unpretentious way and are keen to contribute to the progress of the team.

Education and Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
* Experience as a project leader/project manager in a product development environment (including testing).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within product development of Propulsion systems.
* Fluent in English (spoken and written).


Like to know more?
We´d love to receive your application before 27th of October. But if you like more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the Hiring Manager Victor Gärdehed at victor.gardehed@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com
Please note that no applications via email will be endorsed.