Job Title: Project ManagerJob DescriptionThis position typically requires at least 5 years of relevant experience. Industrialization Project Management focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project in the manufacturing industrialization area. Responsibilities include preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing, and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, and equipment. You will monitor progress and performance against the project plan, take action to resolve operational problems, and minimize delays. You will identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the project. This may include preparing engineering standards, designs, and work specifications, developing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts, and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. As a Project Manager, you will manage projects or subprojects with limited complexity within a program or portfolio from initiation to completion, having full responsibility for defining and managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risks, and delivering on agreed project objectives. You may work independently with limited supervision, coach and review the work of lower-level professionals, and tackle difficult and sometimes complex problems.Hard Skills
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager
PMP certification (a plus)
Knowledge and experience in SAFe Agile
Knowledge in DVP (Volvo Product Development waterfall process)
Knowledge and experience in VPS (Volvo Production System)
Experience in operations (preferred)
Soft Skills
Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in risk and change management
Ability to oversee, coordinate, and juggle multiple tasks and meet tough deadlines
Strong abilities in priority setting and problem-solving
Good negotiation skills
Good planning, anticipation, and proactivity skills
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