Project Manager Volvo Cars

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Gothenburg
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
The Project Manager will oversee complex projects, ensuring successful execution through integrated teams while focusing on costs, quality, and timeliness. Responsibilities include managing project plans, risk assessments, customer communications, and compliance with project documentation. The role also involves budget planning, continuous improvement using Lean techniques, and leading by influence to ensure resource collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In

Aptiv’s Tech Center in Gothenburg is home to almost 300 employees representing more than 15 nationalities. Our office is always bustling with activity and optimism, partly owing to the fact that we are conveniently located next to the city's biggest holiday attraction, the historic Liseberg amusement park.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Project Manager to join at our site in Gothenburg.

Your Role:

1. Business / Project execution:

  • responsible for the most complex and critical projects (in terms of size, timing, innovation, complexity)

  • launches the project successfully through functionally integrated teams (focus on Cost, Quality, Time, Delivery and Methodology). It includes: updating and completing Project Plan; implementing and maintaining Project Reviews, Risk Management Plan; completing and submitting product information; communicating Customers' requirements for key deliverables and performance targets to Project Teams; improve and Champion Project Teams’ adherence to PDP to achieve compliance.

2. Product quality:

  • leads the Project Team to meet: First Time Quality [FTQ] goals and Worldwide Formal Customer Complaints (WFCC) goals

3. Cost and budget:

  • meets the investment spending and financial metrix

  • prepares capital spending and forecast

  • CAPEX planning and tracking of spend and contribution – submit and follow the approvals

4. Customer / supplier relationships:

  • interface to customers for Project Management activities

  • customer management and communication alignment between different stakeholders

5. New business:

  • cooperates with Start Center leaders on quote activities

6. Continuous Improvement:

  • supports enterprise effectiveness/efficiency through the use of Lean / I&CIM techniques

7. People Management:

  • leads by influence

  • makes sure he/she cooperates with the Groups Managers to ensure proper resources

  • Effective communication along with ability to prioritize and strategize

8. Compliance:

  • ensures compliance with PDP requirements

  • maintains required documentation and reporting

  • participates in audits

Your Background:

  • 3+ years of experience from Lead Roles (technical or commercial project lead roles)

  • Customer front-end & project experience (2-3 projects)

  • Proven ability to successfully collaborate across competencies, sites, customer and internal teams

  • Specifically background in leading Software development work is meriting

  • English knowledge

  • Strong negotiations skills

  • Strong finance knowledge

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.

  • Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.

  • Recognition for innovation and excellence.

  • Opportunities to give back to the community.

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

  • Breakfast and fruit at the Molndalsvagen office served 3 days a week.

  • Opportunities to give back to the community.

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

#LI-KK2

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Dublin
17,787 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. #ItsOurMove

Similar Jobs

2 Locations
7851 Employees
Gothenburg, SWE
2068 Employees
Gothenburg, SWE
17013 Employees
Göteborg, SWE
166834 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Cox Enterprises Thumbnail
Software • Other • Information Technology • Greentech • Cybersecurity • Cloud • Automotive
Atlanta, GA
50000 Employees
UL Solutions Thumbnail
Software • Renewable Energy • Professional Services • Energy • Consulting • Chemical • Automotive
Chicago, IL
15000 Employees
HERE Technologies Thumbnail
Software • Logistics • Internet of Things • Information Technology • Computer Vision • Automotive • Artificial Intelligence
Amsterdam, NL
6000 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account