Project Manager

Location

Bangalore | India

Job description

• We are part of a transformation requiring orchestration of value focus deliveries across the enterprise; converging on the larger cross-functional programs in Volvo Cars where data is essential for growth

• Likewise, the scale of the transformation requires extreme attention to change management, strategic communication and managing ambiguity
• The DA Program Managers will be responsible for managing programmes within a portfolio of data and analytics activities across Volvo Cars, ensuring there is a clear value attributed to the work undertaken, identifying interdependencies and risk, opportunities for reuse and efficiency improvements
• This role also serves as the voice of DA on strategic programs at Volvo Cars, ensuring where DA has deliverables into strategic initiatives the work is prioritised accordingly
• The DA Program Managers report to the Programme Portfolio Lead
• The scope and scale of the programs will vary across multiple domains, including but not limited to, Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Finance Transformation, Manufacturing, Commercial
• For representing the needs and services of DA on those strategic programs, the role is critical to ensure that data and analytics requirements and capabilities are considered in the early stages of the program planning process, as well as during business case development and subsequent value realisation

Do you fit the profile

• In the role of Program Manager, we are looking for someone who is a collaborator, communicative and with good interpersonal skills, able to converse at a senior management level and other

• You must have experience from working in the capacity of a servant leader and coach for large teams, but also building effective virtual teams
• We are looking for you who has a genuine interest in people and can build trusted relationships
• You will be the go-to person for expertise related to this area, therefore a positive attitude and understanding of different perspectives combined with balancing stakeholders is important
• This together with the willingness to coach and support to contribute to organizational development
• Besides that, you are willing to take hands-on tasks and are good at planning your work accordingly
• With your great experience combined with the ability to come up with new ideas, you will be able to bring this role to the necessary level
• 
  This is the role for you with 8+ years of experience in working within a global company or perhaps as a management consultant where you have focused and contributed to change management and skills planning
• You have an interest in the latest trends, and you are curious to find out which new technical solutions can add value

You also have

• Advanced English communication skills
• Experience working with highly visible projects in an international environment
• Experience with large transformational and change management journeys
• Experience facilitating workshops, and preferably working knowledge of design thinking
• Experience working with analytics, understanding the data and what gaps require actions
• Business leader with experience from industries with a high focus on customer experience
• Strong background in cloud-based data engineering, with expertise in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and / or scrum master certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, Spark, streaming analytics etc).

Who you are and what you believe in

• Embraces We Culture
  • You are customer focused and have a solution-oriented mindset
  • You excel in collaboration, both with internal and external stakeholders, and are passionate about building a work environment based on trust
• Curious
  • You are passionate about software development and you have an interest in staying up to date with new technologies
  • You are self-propelled and have an innovative and creative mind
• Agile Mindset
  • You have a strong belief in agile ways of working especially in accordance with SAFe
  • You are flexible, open to new ideas and have a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Communication
• You are an avid communicator, and are fluent in both spoken and written English
• You can build compelling and interesting presentations supporting your ideas
• You manage stakeholder expectations at various levels with ease
• You navigate confidently in a multi-cultural environment

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