Job Description
Technical Project Manager – Quality Labs, Battery Manufacturing
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 Technical Project Manager to join our Engineering and Quality 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 and Polestar cars.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving field of battery technology and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future, this is the role for you. As a Technical Project Manager for Quality Labs, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, lead meaningful projects, and collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals.
Our Engineering and Quality team are coalition of specialists, engineers and technical project managers across a broad range of technical disciplines. Together they work toward the shared goal of scaling and industrializing the production of our lithium-ion battery technology that will help Volvo transform into a pure electric car manufacturer.
The team is currently focused on designing, planning and equipping a world class Gigafactory in time for start of production in 2026. This is an immense undertaking requiring the joint efforts and contributions of engineers working cross-functionally, with the ultimate goal of producing the world’s most sustainable lithium-ion batteries.
What you will do:
As the Technical Project Manager for Quality Labs, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and set up of our quality labs facilities to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in our battery manufacturing process. With a focus on preparing for the start of production in 2026, you will lead the planning, execution, and start up of a quality control laboratory together with our team of quality engineers.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Drive the setup of quality control laboratories within our battery manufacturing production, ensuring alignment between our Engineering, Quality and Facility teams within project timelines and specifications
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Responsible for development, management and presentation of a detailed engineering timeline completely aligned with all organizational disciplines.
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Responsible for securing that all necessary organizational disciplines internal as well as external are fully aligned in scope, time and cost.
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Responsible for development and management of a detailed commissioning and ramp up scenarios jointly with Quality Managers, Engineering Managers and Commissioning Managers.
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Responsible for securing long term and short term cross functional project resource planning and equipment project prioritization.
Skills & Requirements
We believe that you have the capacity to collaborate effectively within a multicultural team setting, while also demonstrating autonomy and self-reliance when necessary. You recognize the value of cross-functional collaboration and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Your drive and passion to inspire teams toward ambitious goals are essential.
We believe that you have:
- BSc or MSc in relevant field: mechanical-, chemical-, industrial- or electrical engineering
- +5 years experience working with project management, particularly in technical or engineering projects within the manufacturing industry.
- Experienced in multi-cultural working environment.
- Excellent English written and oral skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Project.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Previous experience in leading projects within quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is highly qualifying for this position.