Job Information
Volvo Group Senior Industrial Project Manager NA in Greensboro, North Carolina
Senior Industrial Project Manager NA
Location:
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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
Position Title: Senior Industrial Project Manager North America (NA)
INTRODUCTION
You have experience managing extensive project & investment portfolios to industrialize new products in our factories; You are comfortable dealing with financials business cases; You have broad & deep experience building business cases based on industrial investigations & leading industrial projects; You are highly enthusiastic about networking throughout the Volvo Group NA value chain and various Business Divisions. Then this exciting new position is for you!
THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Business Office (BO) North America is a team of experienced leaders engaged in diverse projects & industrial investigations to support the transformation of the company to be a leader in Sustainable transportation. This includes but not limited to leading complex, cross -functional Industrial Investigations, ensuring our industrial strategy is aligned with the global product strategy, collaborating with our Cab & Vehicle Assembly (CVA) plants on the Factory Master Plans & Investments & driving NA trade compliance for Volvo Grp in NA. We lead and collaborate with teams and functions throughout the entire value chain for the Group – technology, operations, supply chain, sales, and digital & IT. BO is structured within the NA Manufacturing Engineering Organization under Global Truck Operations (GTO) division.
This position can be based in Volvo Group North American HQ in Greensboro, NC and position will report directly to the Director of Business Office Conventional Range.
ROLE DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Industrial Project Manager for North America, you have the primary responsibility to lead complex, strategic industrial investigations & validate Financial Investment requests (FIR’s) for CVA facilities
You will also have responsibility to:
o Validate & support the Financial Investment Requests (FIR) for NA CVA plants in preparation for escalation to executive mgt. & ensure the FlR's are aligned with Master Plans
o Lead budgetary oversight for significant industrial projects at GTO NA plants
o Develop and monitor spending plan for NA CVA plants ensuring balanced spending, adherence to forecast, and staying within cap
o In collaboration with X-functional stakeholders, lead major, strategic Industrial investigations impacting multiple CVA plants in terms of make/buy, investment decisions & depth of engagement
o Lead cross functional industrial investigations & projects to ensure NA Industrial capacity meets Long Term Volume Forecasts (LTVF) & brand targets for market share
o Prepare and present regular status updates to Steering Committees and GTX forums on Industrial Investigations, CAPEX, Investment forecasts, etc.
o As a part of BO for Conventional Range, you will collaborate with other investigation leaders to support the plant Master Plan process
o Support BO activities related to identifying public funding opportunities for planned industrial investments
o Support NA BO with the VPS journey and help the continuous improvement process
Who are you?
We are looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
o Bachelor’s degree in business, International Business or Engineering and/or 7-10 years practical and related business experience (MBA preferred)
o 3-5 years Project Management experience (PMP preferred)
o 3-5 years’ experience managing cross functional working team
o Strong leadership skills & ability to work autonomously
o Ability to travel as required (up to 30% of the time)
o Knowledge and experience strategic planning, Operations & Volvo Production System (VPS) preferred
o Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and written and verbal communication skills
o Demonstrated experience in risk and change management
What’s in it for you?
What’s in it for you?
We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.
• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.
• Free health and wellness programs and resources.
• Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.
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.”
Ready for the next move?
If you are interested please 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 Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 14153
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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