Lead Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Wacol, Australia Volvo Group Full time

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

Primary Purpose

The LPM manages the project and the project team within a cross functional environment, providing leadership and structured roadmaps. The LPM reports and communicates in the Steering Committee, Decision Bodies, as well as management and customer forums.

Key Responsibilities
The LPM is fully responsible and accountable for the overall delivery and timing of the assigned project.  The LPM must proactively lead, drive and follow-up all aspects of the project according to the DVP project handbook/Agile Framework and decided support processes.  Managing the stakeholders, communicate and minimize the risks, delivering the total project on time, with agreed product and project Quality, Cost, and Features (QDCF).  According to the agreed and approved project defining documents and making sure customer requirements are reflected in those.

The LPM is responsible for stakeholder dialogue and negotiation and internal as well as external communication related to the project.  In crucial issues, the LPM prepares recommendations for approval by the Steering Committee, initiates actions accordingly, e.g. corrective actions and approved changes.

The LPM is responsible for leading the Project Management Team according to Volvo strategies and PM Leadership skills. The LPM is also responsible for:

·    Creating, maintaining, and aligning project Main Time Plan with time plan from functional areas and related projects.
·    Managing the project cost - establish, forecast, follow-up, analysis of deviations, challenge, define priorities.
·    Securing funding releases from Decision Body
·    Developing, releasing, and maintaining the Project Description.
·    Establishing the contract, taking the commitment, requesting the needed resources for the project, regardless of whether those are inside or outside GTT.
·    Contributing to leading the Pre-Study, depending on the specific assignment, together with Product Planning in industrialization projects
·    Acting as the primary negotiator for the feasibility study and for balancing Prerequisites vs. Project Description.
·    Driving the project according to DVP project handbook and/or Agile Framework.
·    Being the primary point of contact with concerned project(s).
·    Fulfilling the project scope
·    Securing Gate deliverables/tasks according to PAP.
·    Identifying, driving, and implementing lessons learned.
·    Pro-actively identifying and creating action plans, communicating impact and alternatives to reduce risk throughout the project.

Authority for Decision Making

The LPM has the authority to
·    Make decisions and take actions and drive the project within the decided QDCF frames.
·    Make decisions on issues where consensus cannot be reached in the Project Management Team within approved budget and timing.
·    Request and approve the line organization appointment of Project Management Team Members. 

Who are you?

Qualifications & Experience

 
Educational Qualifications
 
¨    Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
¨    Formal Project Management qualification will be highly regarded
 
Business Experience & Attributes
 
¨    5+ years’ experience in automotive engineering project management environment
¨    Training and significant experience in project management principles, specifically within the Volvo business process
¨    Displays excellent planning, organisational and negotiation skills
¨    Some knowledge of general product development methods and systems
¨    Ability to work in a global business environment but maintain a local perspective
¨    Is aware of local and global regulatory requirements
¨    Has skills to represent GTT Australia, VGA and the global organisation in various forums as required
¨    Good knowledge of heavy vehicle products application is highly preferred although not essential
¨    Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
¨    Fluent in written and spoken English Communication and presentations
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

•    Access to digital wellbeing platform Sonder for you and your family allowing access to a range of medical, mental health and safety solutions
•    Ability to purchase an extra week of annual leave
•    Generous parental leave program

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

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. 

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