Volvo - Mountain View, CA
posted about 2 months ago
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. Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) is the business area within Volvo Group that accelerates the development, commercialization, and sales of autonomous solutions. The vision for Volvo Group is to be the most desired and successful transport and infrastructure solution provider in the world. We don't sell trucks and machines: we operate the solutions through the full life cycle to maximize the improvements achievable through autonomy. That goes hand in hand with our long-term ambitions: 100% Safe, 100% Fossil free and 100% more productive. The automation of our vehicles is seen as a natural step towards reaching that goal. Joining the Volvo Group means contributing to a large global company that is transforming itself towards these ambitions. As a Technical Project Manager in Autonomous Driving, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive technology. You'll lead the development of innovative solutions, guiding projects from inception to successful launch. Your responsibilities will include creating detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with broader program goals. By closely collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners, you'll drive the delivery of cutting-edge, reliable autonomous driving technologies. In this role, you'll oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring all solutions meet industry standards and exceed customer expectations. You'll work with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure system designs are robust and scalable. Your leadership will be crucial in making key technical decisions and providing guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Communication will be key as you manage stakeholders, keeping everyone informed on project status, risks, and issues. You'll deliver progress updates, manage customer expectations, and foster strong, collaborative relationships. Risk and change management are essential components of your role. You'll identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and ensure all modifications are documented and communicated effectively. Additionally, you'll maintain quality standards by coordinating reviews and validation activities, working closely with quality assurance teams to resolve any issues. You'll also manage project budgets, forecast costs, and allocate resources, ensuring objectives are met within budget constraints. Your contributions to budgeting and resource planning will support the success of future projects.