Project leader / GDL – Exterior System

At Exterior Systems you will be a key contributor to the next generation of Volvo Cars. Are you interested in connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people and urge to create a superior driving experience? Do you have a customer centric approach? Are you self-driven and communicative? Then you may be our new
component project leader/ GDL.

As the Project leader / GDL you will be part of a team that develop the parts we own within our department and for this role within Wiper, Washer. You will work in all phases from start until launch phase including customer quality validation.

Node owner competence related to ECU with electronic and software. You will gain a wide network across the different Arts in the agile organisation.

Main responsibilities
Establish the technical solution and align with stakeholders
Secure the final product through quality assuring actions such as FMEA, Design Reviews and test planning
Secure that design prerequisites are developed in time and fulfilled during component sourcing
Follow up budget for the component development
Responsible to develop a part or subsystem according to predefined prerequisites (Technology, Time and Cost) aligned with vehicle program.
Representative for my product area towards the program and the main interface towards the Department Program Manager.
Leader of the cross functional program team, including supplier, for my product area.
Work according to VPDS (Volvo Product Development System), by using a technical logical plan.
Ensure together with the Engineering Manager that the design reviews are conducted within the task.

Personal qualities
Previous experience from leading sourcing activity including ESOW prep.
Experience from software or hardware design for automotive
You are inspiring and motivating leader that are great to drive your own tasks and supporting cross functional teams to get things done according to timeplans
Self-driven and strong sense of curiosity
Responsive and positive attitude
Open minded and eager to learn
Result oriented and flexible
Structured with good documentation and communication skills
Good knowledge in planning of your project time/ activities and tool planning
Share knowledge within your team

System knowledge
Pecca procost / Maxbom PCT
Vira and Confluence
Teamcenter
Carweaver
Power BI
KDP / TCPLM