Group Manager - Project Management Office, Electrical Engineering

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

As the Group Manager - Project Management Office, Electrical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our success by overseeing all engineering related activities, managing project timelines, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and the other communities as it relates to our products. This position will be part of Electrical Engineering & Vehicle Connectivity (EEVC) management team; therefore, the PMO leader needs executive presence, ability to think strategically, and manage complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Engineering project team and work with all other engineering departments and cross-functional stakeholders such as purchasing, production, sales and marketing.

• Develop and lead our project deliveries for North America

• Develop and lead our quality work, both reactive and proactive

• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers, quality engineers and engineers

• Provide input to project budget and aligning financial targets. Coordinate teams to ensure project milestones are met and within budget

• Secure that the project requirements are transferred to engineering teams

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including purchasing, manufacturing, sales/marketing, and finance teams, to ensure seamless project execution

• Maintain strong relationships with local and global stakeholders

• Identify potential risks related to our development plans and develop mitigation strategies

• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, including progress, challenges, and solutions

• Contribute to strategic decision-making as a member of the EEVC leadership team

• Represent EEVC in the selected governance bodies at the executive level

This role reports to the Chief Engineer Electrical Engineer & Vehicle Connectivity in North America.

Your future team

Our Team, Electrical Engineering & Vehicle Connectivity (EEVC), develops solutions for diesel, electrical and autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. We are responsible for vehicle and driver electronics, electrical architecture, electrical hardware, components and wiring. We perform testing and verification for components, systems and complete vehicle.

Our leaders are people focused, value driven, and manage a wide range of development activities. This leadership role requires strong technical experience, networking and communication and will represent Electrical Engineering and Vehicle Connectivity in a variety of local and global initiatives.

Who are you?

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

• Electrical engineering knowledge to represent EEVC in various committees

• Ability to drive results and execute change to stay ahead.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels

• Strong leadership and ability to think strategically and manage complexity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making

• Ability to build and utilize strong global networks to collaborate effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on electrical engineering within the manufacturing industry.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to travel to various locations, both domestically and internationally (up to 15%)

Preferred

• Advanced degree or PMP certification

• Experience in the automotive or heavy-duty truck sector

What’s in it for you?

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

• An organization the prioritizes employee's health and well-being.

• Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.

• Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.

• Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.

• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.

• Multiple electric charging stations for cars.

• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday life easier including a cafeteria, chair massages, fitness center and fitness classes offered daily.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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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.

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: Technology Engineering

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 12186

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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