Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Are you a skilled project leader with experience in product development? Do you have a passion for leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful delivery? If so, we have the right opportunity for you!

 

What you will do

As the Product Build Project Leader, you are responsible for leading, coordinating, and ensuring the successful delivery of test objects throughout all project phases, including planning, budgeting, reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, align, and track build time plans for physical test objects. Estimate and manage the budget for Product Build resources and materials. Communicate expected deliveries to relevant functions. Chair meetings on test object builds and report material status and progress. Support test object specification and ordering, initiate and review Bills of Material (BoM), ensure BoM accuracy, and oversee part procurement and delivery. Request build locations and resources, lead and monitor the build process, and collect Road Approval documents. Continuously improve processes and ways of working.

Your Future Team

The Product Build team is part of the Complete Vehicle function at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. We are skilled Project Leaders managing the physical build process of complete vehicles and powertrain components. Working with products in early development, we take the initiative to ensure all necessary actions—within our team or across functions—are executed to deliver test objects on time and meet project requirements.
 

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, you have strong project management skills and several years of relevant experience, preferably in a similar position. You demonstrate effective leadership, networking, and communication skills, along with proficiency in conflict management. Your proactive problem-solving approach and sound decision-making drive team success.
 

You excel at building relationships, recognizing limitations, and confidently asserting your perspective when needed. Leading through others and fostering collaboration are essential aspects of the role. Additionally, you are comfortable presenting information and have a structured mindset for managing tasks and guiding teams toward shared goals.
 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, or production engineering. 4+ years of experience in a similar role within Product Development, ideally in vehicle technology and/or manufacturing processes. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in tools and systems such as Kola, Protom, Gloria, and DVP Process is a plus. Experience in the automotive industry is highly advantageous.
  Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to apply your project management and leadership skills? Send in your application today—we look forward to meeting you!

Last application date: March 31st.
 

For questions regarding the role, contact:
Martin Sandoval
martin.sandoval@volvo.com

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.