This role is located within the Plant Engineering - Plant Business Office (PBO) and is responsible for driving strategic planning, capital governance, and execution of plant projects. The position leads cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver efficiency improvements, physical plant changes, and non-product initiatives aligned with plant strategy and KPI targets. The role bridges long-term planning and hands-on execution, ensuring projects are prioritized, approved, and delivered according to scope, cost, timing, and performance objectives.

What you'll do

Strategy, Planning & Governance

• Own and maintain the Master Plans covering product and non-product needs (manufacturing, facilities, logistics, environment) over a multi-year horizon.
• Translate plant vision into project roadmaps and execution plans aligned with capacity, efficiency, and business targets.
• Act as the voice of the plant in cross-functional and governance forums.
• Own project and plant KPI scorecards, including tracking, reporting, and escalation.
• Benchmark other plants/competitors and analyze complex data sets to develop future strategies

Capital & Project Management

• Lead CAPEX governance for non-product and transformation projects, including scope review, prioritization, and alignment with Controlling and Engineering.
• Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and change impacts.
• Ensure delivery of approved projects in alignment with scope, cost, timing, and KPI commitments.
• Support gate preparations and launch-related activities as assigned.
• Create dashboards and visualizations for simply communicating project status, gaps and next steps.

Layout, Space & Physical Implementation

• Lead plant-wide layout, space, and process flow planning for current and future production.
• Maintain and publish 2D CAD layouts and resolve spatial or infrastructure conflicts.
• Define and track space utilization and flow efficiency metrics.
• Support workstation and base process layout improvements for production teams.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and industrial engineering principles.
• Contribute to VCMS standardization and improvement of planning and governance tools.
• Lead pre-studies related to insourcing, automation, industrial structure, and smart factory initiatives.
• Coordinate pilot projects and external collaboration as applicable.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, plant engineering, industrial engineering, or project/program management
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a matrix organization
• Experience with capital projects, layouts, and process flow optimization
• Problem Solving certification required
• CAPM or PMP preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.