Senior Technical Project Manager at Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Publiceringsdatum: 2024-08-23

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"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Who are we?

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) is the business area within Volvo Group that accelerates the development, commercialization, and sales of autonomous solutions. The vision for Volvo Group is to be the most desired and successful transport and infrastructure solution provider in the world. We don’t sell trucks and machines: we operate the solutions through the full life cycle to maximize the improvements achievable through autonomy.  

That goes hand in hand with our long-term ambitions: 100% Safe, 100% Fossil free and 100% more productive. The automation of our vehicles is seen as a natural step towards reaching that goal. Joining the Volvo Group means contributing to a large global company that is transforming itself towards these ambitions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a team culture where differences are seen as a steppingstone to better results. 

Want to see our vehicles and machines in action? Check us out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-TOCGC6Uuc

What will you be doing?

As a Technical Project Manager in Autonomous Driving, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive technology. You’ll lead the development of innovative solutions, guiding projects from inception to successful launch. Your responsibilities will include creating detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with broader program goals. By closely collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners, you’ll drive the delivery of cutting-edge, reliable autonomous driving technologies.

In this role, you’ll oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring all solutions meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations. You’ll work with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure system designs are robust and scalable. Your leadership will be crucial in making key technical decisions and providing guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication will be key as you manage stakeholders, keeping everyone informed on project status, risks, and issues. You’ll deliver progress updates, manage customer expectations, and foster strong, collaborative relationships.

Risk and change management are essential components of your role. You’ll identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and ensure all modifications are documented and communicated effectively. Additionally, you’ll maintain quality standards by coordinating reviews and validation activities, working closely with quality assurance teams to resolve any issues.

You’ll also manage project budgets, forecast costs, and allocate resources, ensuring objectives are met within budget constraints. Your contributions to budgeting and resource planning will support the success of future projects.

This is you:

You are a forward-thinking project management professional with a passion for driving innovation in automotive technology, particularly in ADAS and Autonomous Driving. Your technical expertise is complemented by excellent leadership and communication skills, allowing you to effectively manage both people and processes. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. You are adept at identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies, and you possess a deep commitment to quality, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest industry standards. Your ability to navigate and manage change, combined with your resource management capabilities, makes you an invaluable asset to any project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field).
• Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects, preferably within the Active Safety Systems, ADAS or Autonomous Driving domain, Vehicle Engineering. 
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes, including V-Model.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Experience:

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the automotive industry, particularly in ADAS or Autonomous Driving technologies. A strong understanding of automotive safety standards, such as ISO 26262, is essential. Additionally, experience in managing relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers will be highly valued.  

Curious and like some more information or have any questions? 

Do not hesitate to give me a call and I will gladly guide you on our future journey together:

Shahrukh Kazmi, Head of Product, shahrukh.kazmi@volvo.com 

Anna Thorén, Head of People & Culture, anna.thoren.2@volvo.com

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