Senior Project Manager – Electromobility (ePower)

Aurora Engineering AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Engineering AB is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large electromagnetic mobility programs, coordinating hardware, software, and battery system integration in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will manage cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and purchasing, ensuring delivery on milestones, quality, cost targets, and compliance with development processes. Fluent English is required, and a MSc in Electrical/Mechatronics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management.
• At least 6 years in automotive product development.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex development projects from concept to industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive and electromobility projects from concept through industrialization.
• Drive development and delivery of complete ePower systems.
• Manage scope, quality, cost, features, safety, and sustainability targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Establish detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and resources.
• Ensure verification and validation before delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Present status and risks to management and project forums.
• Apply product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Drive continuous improvements in execution and collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large and complex technology development projects within the Electromobility domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive product development, technical project management, and cross-functional team leadership.

You will be responsible for driving the development and integration of complete ePower systems, including hardware, software, battery systems, and electrical components, ensuring delivery according to agreed project milestones, quality standards, cost targets, and functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large and complex automotive and electromobility projects from concept development through industrialization.
• Drive the development and delivery of complete ePower systems, including hardware, software, battery systems, electronics, and system integration.
• Manage project scope, quality, delivery, cost, features, safety, and sustainability targets.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams and coordinate activities across technical departments, operations, aftermarket, and purchasing.
• Establish and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Ensure components, systems, and functions are properly verified and validated before delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Drive technical alignment and decision-making among internal stakeholders and external solution providers.
• Present project status, risks, and progress updates to management and relevant project forums.
• Ensure effective application of product development processes, project management methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive continuous improvements in project execution, collaboration, and development processes.

Required Skills And Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management.
• At least 6 years of experience in automotive product development.
• Proven experience leading large and complex technical development projects from concept phase to industrialization.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes and system integration.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of hardware and software development, preferably within electrical and electronic systems.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Educational Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical discipline.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Experience with Electromobility systems and components, including electric powertrains and battery systems.
• Knowledge of Volvo product development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with Design Verification Plan (DVP) and validation activities.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in system integration involving electrical, electronic, hardware, and software components.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Positive, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Structured approach to planning, execution, and problem-solving.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and introduce improved ways of working.
• Persistent, solution-oriented, and comfortable making decisions in complex technical environments.