Project Manager - Vehicle Engineering

Role & responsibilities

An VE PM is responsible, from project initiation (PCI decision) to project closure (End Gate), for the following main deliveries, in line with agreed QDCF

• Cross-functionally anchored technical solutions • Agile and SAfe large scale development way of working management
• Engineering releases and other product documentation • Parts to vehicle builds and test objects
• Technical description and, if the VE PM is leading a PMR in an Intro Block (IB), also the Project Description
• Project time plan, level 3, covering all activities needed to ensure cross-functionally anchored technical solutions fully verified and validated. If the VE PM is leading a PMR in an IB also the level 1 time plan
• Project cost estimate including internal and external development cost as well as tooling related to developed parts (in co-operation with purchasing). If the VE PM is leading a PMR in an IB, the Aftermarket and Global Trucks Operation costs should also be included
• Product cost estimate (in co-operation with product finance and purchasing)
• Secure that cross-functional networks are established at the operational level (engineers, buyers, suppliers, manufacturing and aftermarket engineers)
• Report full QDCF status in project dimension as well as to concerned line management when needed
• Secure needed resources with concerned line managers in early project phases
• Lead, plan, prioritize and coordinate the activities of all resources working in the project within the project scope managed by the VE PM. This includes also SIPD work until Concept Gate
• Anchor technical solutions with responsible line management and Global Technology Managers (GTMs) to secure adherence to cross-functional technology strategies and platform objectives. In platform projects, this is valid until Concept Gate, after CG this responsibility is delegated to Sub System PM or will be continued by VE PM based on scope.
• Request QDCF targets from project manager one level above • Distribute QDCF targets to project manager one level below or responsible engineer
• Proactive risk management • Secure that complete packaging studies, patent analysis, certification/ homologation analysis, quality tools, environmental tools are performed
• Together with Complete Vehicle team and internally VE identify and carry-out needed verification activities on complete system level

Preferred candidate profile

Competences to deliver process output:

• BE/BTech/ME/MTech
• PMP certification is desired • Agile & SAFe certification
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in cross functional project management and another 5 to 7 years experience in automotive product development
• Strong networking abilities and communication skills adept in multicultural environment. • Demonstrating right Leadership and Behavior with rest of the team.
• Complete Vehicle knowledge, commodity knowledge is an advantage.
• Good design & analysis knowledge to perform the design reviews to the team.
• Self-driven and initiative • Extending the involvement in other organizational activities like, Innovation Drive, Technical Design and development, Platform coordination, etc
• Supporting Line managers with future strategic, Team competency feedback, Components roadmap inputs/ feedbacks, Customer feedback, etc
• High customer and business focus.
• Good knowledge in Quality Management Systems (QMS), DFMEA, Project Assurance Plan and other Quality tools
• A combination of personal characteristics, practical experience and theoretical knowledge decides complexity and size of project scope that PM handles.