Unit Program Manager

Software, the fuel for mobility
​We bring bold digital visions to life. So we’re on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change – one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry, then let’s talk about your next move.

Let's introduce ourselves

What you'll do

• End-to-end program ownership of multiple concurrent ADAS projects (L2-L3+) across different platforms
  Build, mentor and coordinate a team of project leaders and launch leaders.
• Act as the single program voice towards external stakeholders including senior management, suppliers, collaborative partners and internal cross-functions (Systems, SW, HW, Test, Safety, Homologation, Purchasing, Quality)
• Drive the projects from RFQ/requirements through SOP + 6-months post-launch, ensuring Q/C/T/D targets and ASPICE / ISO 26262 compliance
  Manage overall program roadmap, budget, resource plan, risk register, gateway & milestone reviews
• Champion reuse & platform strategy; balance customer-specific features vs. standard product roadmap
• Support business development & quotation activities (effort, BOM, schedule, risk premium)
• Establish program KPI dashboard (schedule adherence, open issues, cost, quality, margin) and present to Board / CTO on a monthly basis
• Coordinate distributed teams (China HQ + Europe R&D + Collaborative partners + Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers) across different sites.
• Lead launch & ramp-up support at plants; drive quality assurance.
• Continuously improve program processes, templates, lessons-learned knowledge base

What you'll bring

• B.Sc. minimum, M.Sc. preferred in EE, CE, Automotive, Mechatronics or similar
• 5+ years automotive engineering, of which ≥ 3 yrs ADAS/AD project or program management (OEM or Tier-1)
• Proven track record of taking ≥ 2 ADAS programs from kick-off to SOP on time and budget
• People-leadership: managed teams ≥ 3 project leaders/engineers in matrix or line structure
• Good knowledge on ADAS functions, sensors, ECUs, SOC, AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, ASPICE, ISO 26262 (up to ASIL-D)
• Experience with Stage-Gate, PPAP, DFMEA, 8D, problem resolution

Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.

Ready to take the next step?
Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than [XXth of XX XXX]. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Fengdie Yan at fengdie.yan@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Wei Wang at WEI.WANG.13@VOLVOCARS.COM.

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.

We welcome your application!