SE_Product Development Project Manager_Senior

Represent the Sales and Service organization in our different product– and service development projects in Volvo Energy.
From project initiation to launch, facilitate and secure deliveries from the Sales and Service teams (e.g. prerequisites, use cases, personas, time & resource plans, pilot customer engagements, sales material) into the projects.

Lead geographical market expansion projects. Lead a cross functional team across all relevant functions (e.g. finance, legal, product, product IT, sales, service & aftermarket, logistics, marketing) to ensure full product and organizational readiness for market entry, in line with the expansion plan.

Act as the single point of coordination, progress tracking, and risk escalation for projects & market expansion, providing clear governance, transparency, and decision support to leadership of Sales and Service organization.

Top Skills
•       Previous experience of project management, preferably in a commercial organization
•       Proven ability to motivate and secure engagement from cross-functional teams in an international environment.
•       Previous experience of BESS and/or other energy infrastructure solutions.
•       Genuine interest in energy transition and electrification.
•       Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
•       Open-minded and secure in working in a rapidly changing organization and business environment.

Position is full-time, on-site in Arendal, Göteborg

Product Development Project Management focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays ; Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project ;May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Product Development Project Manager on Senior level applies advanced knowledge typically obtained through education and work experience. Manage projects or subprojects with limited complexity within a program or portfolio, from initiation to completion. Have full responsibility for defining and managing scope, cost, schedule, quality and risks – and to deliver on agreed project objectives. May have a certification in project management. May be assigned to a more complex project with support from a lead project manager.Responsibilities may include: Working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Senior: position typically requires >5 years relevant experience

Volvo Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, gender or cultural background.