Head of Project Management

AB Volvo; Curitiba; Presencial; BRL 300 000 - 420 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and dental insurance

On-site medical clinic

Pharmacy assistance program

Meal vouchers and on-site meals

Company shuttle transportation

Profit sharing program (PLR)

Life insurance

Wellness app access

Resumo da oferta

Volvo Group in Brazil seeks a Project and Business Office Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering project portfolio and support strategic execution across industrialization and transformation programs, REMAN+, and Circular Economy initiatives.

You will govern CAPEX and R&D investments, align stakeholders, and drive value realization while leading organizational development and cross-functional collaboration on a global scale.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree or PMP certification is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in automotive/heavy-duty vehicle industry desirable.
• At least 3 years in a people leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Project & Business Office and govern the Manufacturing Engineering project portfolio, ensuring clear priorities and effective resource allocation.
• Drive CAPEX and R&D investments, including business case development, financial follow‑up, prioritization, and benefits realization.
• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Master Plan and transformation, REMAN+, Circular Economy and sustainability initiatives.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in local and global steering committees and leadership forums.
• Lead organizational change and improve governance, processes, and project management practices.
• Ensure alignment of business strategy with execution and measurable value.

Conhecimentos

People Leadership

Portfolio Governance

Stakeholder Management

Lean Manufacturing

English Proficiency

Spanish Proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Advanced degree or PMP (advantage)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.

As Project and Business Office Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering project portfolio and support the execution of the organization’s strategic agenda. The role covers industrialization and transformation projects, REMAN+ and Circular Economy programs, as well as CAPEX and R&D investment governance.

You will be accountable for portfolio prioritization, value realization, organizational development, and stakeholder alignment, translating business strategy into execution and sustainable results.

Our Commitment

At Volvo do Brasil, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthen our ability to develop solutions that create prosperity for society. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace grounded in equal opportunities, and we encourage people with disabilities (PwDs) to apply for all our job opportunities.

Key Responsabilities

• People Leadership and Organizational Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, strengthening critical competencies, individual development, engagement, accountability, inclusion, and succession planning.
• Project Office and Portfolio Governance: Lead the Project & Business Office and govern the Manufacturing Engineering project portfolio, ensuring clear priorities, effective resource allocation, risk management, and successful delivery of strategic and industrialization initiatives.
• Investment and Value Management: Govern CAPEX and R&D investments, including business case development, financial follow‑up, prioritization, and benefits realization, ensuring measurable and sustainable business value.
• Strategic Transformation and Circularity: Drive the Manufacturing Engineering Master Plan and lead transformation, REMAN+, Circular Economy, and sustainability initiatives that support competitiveness and operational excellence.
• Stakeholder and Global Network Management: Represent Manufacturing Engineering in local and global steering committees and leadership forums, influencing decisions, securing alignment, and promoting collaboration and best‑practice sharing across the global network.
• Change and Organizational Effectiveness: Lead organizational change and continuously improve governance, processes, resource utilization, and project management practices to enhance business performance.

To do that, it is important that you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• An advanced degree or PMP certification is considered an advantage.
• At least 10 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in the automotive or heavy‑duty vehicle industry is highly desirable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a people leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is considered a plus

It is also important that you have:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence local and global stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, strengthen critical competencies, and support succession planning.
• Strong portfolio and project management capabilities, including the leadership of complex cross‑functional initiatives and competing priorities.
• Experience in CAPEX and R&D investment governance, including business cases, prioritization, financial management, risk management, and benefits realization.
• Strategic and business-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate long‑term objectives into priorities, road‑maps, and investment decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, using data to support decisions, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead change, challenge the status quo, and identify innovative solutions and business opportunities.
• High level of integrity, ownership, adaptability, and focus on customers, value creation, and results.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of Manu Mourão Consulting

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

What we offer to you

Health and Well‑being for You and Your Family:

• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

• Meal and food vouchers and on‑site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation:

• Company‑provided shuttle transportation.
• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

* * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Divisionhire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Project Management

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net‑zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.