About this role
Competence Profile & Qualifications The Project Portfolio Manager needs to have the ability to work under demanding and changing conditions Documented Program / Senior Project Management experience in complex and global environments Experience from software engineering and agile development Experience from global organizations with strong customer focus Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced, multicultural and diverse environment Have capacity to execute on challenging set targets and having a “can do” attitude As person you have a positive attitude, contribute to the team spirit and you enjoy taking responsibilities You are successful in building sustainable relationships and network as well as to prioritize the business need rather than your own prestige Documented leadership with the emphasis on the ability to inspire, develop and motivate individuals and teams Strong coaching ability and ownership mentality We believe the successful candidate has strong analytical skills, genuine interest and easy understanding technical details, personal credibility, integrity and creativity are crucial personal characteristics. You are a social person with strong relationship capabilities and enjoy working with others in flexible team constellations. You have a passion for business, technology and an interest in people. You have a Master’s degree or equivalent as the basis for your career. You are fluent in English – both written and spoken. The successful candidate will have shown a winning attitude and great persona in combination with a strong track record and references. The Project Management Office (PMO), part of Product Management, is responsible for the execution of new development managed as program and/or projects. Its main task is to secure the deliveries according to commitment. We work in close collaboration across Connected Solutions, with the Volvo Group product development departments and Business Areas. PMO consists of four functions; project portfolio, order office, project quality assurance and project management - approx. 30 colleagues. We are a team of strong and engaged leaders with passion for people, leadership and continuous improvements. We are in a transition of change to further improve the PMO together with Connected Solutions development departments’ within agile software development. Position Description We are looking for a business oriented Project Portfolio Manager with a history of delivering global and challenging programs / projects to be responsible for Connected Solution’s global project portfolio/s As the Project Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for the global portfolio and occasionally act as project manager for some initiatives. Your will be an active and integral part of the daily work performed in the projects. This role is accountable for overseeing the activities and coordinating the efforts of complex programs / projects while ensuring industry best practices and methodologies are consistently defined, communicated, and deployed within the Project Management life cycles. In your role you will be a member of the Project Management Office management team and report to the Head of Project Management Office. Key Responsibilities As Project Portfolio Manager, your key responsibilities are: Manage, drive and control portfolio of selected projects and prioritize within the portfolio Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work within a portfolio Support project leaders in implementing the projects within the portfolio Communicate expectations and directions with regards to budget, project portfolio plans, KPI follow ups and ongoing status Ensure that the projects are executed according to Connected Solutions methods & standards for Project Management Financial result within the portfolio as well as within the own line budget Member in VGCS Project Reference group Contribute to the establishment of a common set of PMO practices, tools and templates for portfolio, program and project level management Developing a process and reporting structure for the portfolios together with its peer In return we offer You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides a big opportunity to develop both professionally and personally You will work in close collaboration across Connected Solution and with our external stakeholders and delivering cutting edge solutions and services which drive their profitability and growth Location The position is based at Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden. For further information please contact Dora Palmai, Director Project Management Office, +46 31 322 31 89 or Lina Gerlam, HR Business Partner, +46 31 322 82 01 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Connected Solutions is a global unit in the Volvo Group that lead the development of the Volvo Group’s connected solutions and supporting capabilities to further strengthen the Volvo Group position and competitiveness in the area. Part of Connected Solutions is Volvo Group Venture Capital with a focus on creating new business opportunities for the Volvo Group through partnerships.