Associate Project Manager

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.

What you will do

PPSO (Project and Product Strategy Office) is seeking a Project Manager. This will be an exciting time to help manage some of the projects that we have in our current portfolio. Some of the items that PPSO is engaged in right now Include:

• Deliver solutions that meet customer expectations and according to plan.

• Collaborate with various part of the organization in a consistent manner.

• Eager to learn and work actively with your own development.

• Seek to understand different perspectives and cultures contributing to the work climate where differences are valued and supported.

• Make decisions following through on commitments with a clear sense of ownership.

• Start using a project methodology partially skilled on PM expertise such as scope, scheduling, cost, quality and risk

• Have some understanding of the business environment applying the right project control model.

As the Project Manager you will be supporting an ongoing major project with input from the Project Directors along with the Lead Project managers already assigned. With this exposure you will learn the inner workings of how small and major projects are managed within the project management team.

You will be responsible for:

• Project Timeplans

• Project Assurance Plans

• PMT management support

• General project support needs

• Build leader support activities at pilot facilities

• Eventually management of smaller less complex projects under the guidance of senior management

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• BS Engineering or equivalent.

• 5 years of technical work or exposure in relevant areas

• Has demonstrated successful leadership of technology and people over time

• Has successfully led at least some small product changes from start to end

• Proven to be able to summarize complex topics in a sharp ways

• Produces results from cross functional teams and confronts issues proactively

• Vehicle product know-how and experience

• Experience managing requirements, deliverables and milestones: on time/within budget/meeting business needs

• Interfaced with more than one functional areas in different sites, communicated with strategic stakeholders with a good understanding of the business

• Knowledge of Complete Vehicle Assembly processes

• Willingness to frequently travel

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Family building benefits, including fertility support and adoption assistance

• Generous paid caregiver and parental leave policies

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Competitive matching retirement savings plans

• A working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first

• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Job Category: Project Management

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 13270

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro