Strategic Project Manager

• Application Deadline: May 3, 2024
• On-site

Job Description

Strategic Project Manager

Are you a born problem solver? With a drive to fix and improve things to work as close to optimal perfection as possible? We're looking for you, who are ready to take on the challenge to act as the grease between the cogs needed to put Northvolt and Volvo's next battery factory from construction to full production in record time.

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe. We are now looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our PMO (Project Management Office) team!

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery.

Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars.

What you will do:

In this role, you will join a growing and dynamic PMO team where we value teamwork, flexibility and a good sense of humour. By joining us, you will get the chance to:

• Drive key strategic projects/sprints, including research, both internal and external, identifying business opportunities, and making recommendations for good strategic directions.
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to make recommendations for improvement, monitor progress, and consolidate information for decision-making.
• Maintain transparency and monitor all related workstreams, risks, and opportunities to ensure the successful launch of our Gigafactory in Gothenburg.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects, including research and ad-hoc support to other teams where needed.
• Monitoring and consolidation of information of progress, as well as preparation of key strategic material used for decision-making by management.
• Keeping track of most prominent risks and opportunities across all related work-streams.
• Supporting in keeping control of NOVOs high-level company decisions and plans.
• Liaising with parent companies (Volvo Cars and Northvolt) to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.

Skills & Requirements:

• An engineering and/or business degree (B.Sc./M.Sc. or similar).
• Minimum three years of experience in consulting, strategy development, program management or similar.
• Experience leading projects with good success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Great quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Experience in the electric vehicle, energy, or battery industry is meriting.

The person we are looking for is a reliable person with great collaboration skills. We also believe you have a structured approach to work, as well as confident managing a multi-stakeholder environment. You thrive by solving problems on a day-to-day basis and work towards common goals. You are used to a high paced work environment, demanding a high level of flexibility as well as excellent time management skills.

If you're ready to step into a role where you'll get exposure to a variety of stakeholders and departments within NOVO, as well as our parent companies, participate in the epicenter of a unique project, and get a significant opportunity for career advancement, please submit your application.

For this role, we will review applications on an ongoing basis.

About the company

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.

2022R&D facility established

2023Start of construction of Gigafactory in Gothenburg

2024Volvo Cars will source 15 GWh of battery cells per year from Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå

202550% of Volvo Cars’ global sales will be fully electric

2026Production start of Gigafactory in Gothenburg

2030Volvo Cars will offer only pure electric cars