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Senior Project Manager - Mack Medium Duty

Location:

Salem, VA, US, 24153

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 a Project Manager in the Mack Medium Duty (MMD) Engineering & Range Department, you will support ongoing Projects related to the MMD product. These projects will range from major product updates to maintenance related initiatives, such as field quality, production supported changes and supplier requested changes. Your overall focus will be in the areas of Quality, Compliance, Safety and vehicle architecture of the Mack Medium Duty products. You will also ensure that MMD project initiative requirements are established and integral to planning during the early phases. Also guaranteeing that initiatives adhere to agreed requirements gained through interfacing with cross-functional colleagues. You will learn the inner workings of how small and major projects are managed within MMD and in the broader cross-functional Group Trucks organization (i.e. Operations, Technology and Purchasing).

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in developing project timelines and quality plans relative to areas of responsibility.

• Coordinating within areas of Vehicle, Powertrain and Electromobility Engineering to establish requirements and ensure Compliant, Safe, Quality products in accordance with standards and regulations.

• Aligning with SME Architects to ensure a mechanical and electrical architecture that meets Mack’s customer and market needs.

• Collaborating with various part of the organization to develop solutions and planning.

• Following through on commitments with a clear sense of ownership.

• Utilizing project methodology such as scope, scheduling, cost, quality, and risk.

• Collaborating with design engineers in the early stages of product development to ensure compliance ready designs.

• Identify, aggregate and manage key initiative’s risk.

• Managing assigned elements of Projects under the guidance of senior management.

Your future team

Our team, Mack Medium Duty (MMD) engineering, is an important part of the Group Trucks Technology function. In 2020, Mack Trucks established its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility to produce the Mack Medium Duty (MD) Series. This growing facility is dedicated to the assembly of Mack medium-duty vehicles, adding to an already robust Mack Trucks product lineup to reach new customers and applications.

Vehicle Engineering secures our customers’ success by leading and developing of the Volvo Trucks North America and MACK vehicles. As product owners we develop the most attractive and profitable Heavy & Medium Duty trucks solutions in the industry. We work as one development team: supporting each other to secure delivery according to decided product plan, and we proactively recommend new technologies for

Together with us, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. We have a strong culture based on our company values, which are central our work. We believe in a work environment where:

• We constantly strive for outstanding Performance.

• We are obsessed with Customer Success.

• We initiate Change to stay ahead.

• We willingly place our Trust in each other.

• We have a huge Passion for what we do.

Who are you?

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

• Passion for driving large complex projects on a local scale in a global organization.

• Strong networking and communication skills that enhance your ability to successfully work in a cross-functional team managing requirements, deliveries, and milestones.

• Analytical and logical way of thinking.

• Ability to summarize complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Structured decision-making techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.

• 7+ years of related technical work including exposure to relevant industry and business areas.

• Vehicle product know-how and experience, including knowledge of the complete vehicle assembly process.

• Working knowledge of FMVSS requirements.

• Quality tool skills (Risk analysis, FMEA, Project Assurance quality).

• Proven success leading small to medium product change initiatives.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

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 important challenges.

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

• Competency development through the Volvo Project Management Pipeline.

• Workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.

Ready for the next move?

If you are a technical professional who is excited about the opportunity to manage products in the Mack Truck portfolio, this role is for you. Apply today to join our team on our journey to shape the future of the transportation industry together.

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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: Project Management

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 9309

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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: Roanoke