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Kickstart Your Career with Volvo
In collaboration with Nexer Tech Talent and A Society Tech Talent, Volvo is thrilled to introduce the Volvo Tech Talent Program, starting in December 2023 / January 2024. Launching your career through a Talent Program provides an unparalleled transition from academia to professional life. With Nexer’s Tech Talent and A Society partnership, you're future-proofing your career!
Why Become a Tech Talent at Volvo?
The Tech Talent Program is an excellent opportunity for graduates to kickstart their careers due to the company's global reach, industry leadership, commitment to career development, diverse workforce, focus on innovation and sustainability, competitive compensation, work-life balance, community engagement, and strong company culture. Volvo Group's headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
Talent Program: The Bridge between School and Professional Success
A Society’s collab with Nexer Tech Talent offers a smooth transition from your studies to a fulfilling career. As a participant, you will be employed by A Society but have a specific role at Volvo. You'll join a cohort of emerging talents and embark on a customized training journey, blending daily work with skill enrichment to amplify your technical knowledge and your soft skills. A large part of the education is spent on courses such as personal growth, leadership and group dynamics.
During your time in the Volvo Tech Program, you'll be mentored by seasoned professionals at Volvo and receive dedicated guidance from a Consultant Manage. With us, you're not just a consultant – you're part of a family. Attend enriching lectures, relaxed after-work events, and engaging lunch meetings. Upon completing the Talent Program, our goal is to welcome you to a permanent position at Volvo.
Requirements
Who Are We Looking For?
A motivated and qualified Project Manager, who wants a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. This individual will support a dynamic team working with the latest technology in Automotive Testing and will also contribute to the overall project performance.
Qualifications
- One semester of working experience as a student engineering intern or co-op in automotive or other transportation industry.
- B.Sc. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- Ability to effectively communicate with and provide feedback to a diverse workforce with differing skill sets and experience.
- Bright and analytical tech individuals with a strong ability to solve complex problems and make decisions based on limited information.
Main responsibilities:
•Support Complete Vehicle PM on daily planning and task execution
•Coordinate and monitor Verification and Validation activities with Complete Vehicle PM’s input
•Compile test request influx and coordinate the planning with Complete Vehicle PM
•Work cross-functionally to define test priorities
•Support Complete Vehicle PM to keep track of budgets and project expenditures as needed
•Independently drive delegated tasks and monitor their progress
•Proactively notify Complete Vehicle PM if there is a risk of missed deadline
•Provide task-level updates to Complete Vehicle PM
•Support Complete Vehicle PM on administrative duties
•Attend various meetings and communicate meeting outcome
•Work closely with Certification and Compliance engineer to follow-up on engineering report for regulatory tests
•Create Test Completion matrix to compile major test status, progress, and results
•Schedule and support vehicle clinics
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
•Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
•Leadership & Project management experience preferred
•Quality tool skills (Risk analysis, FMEA, Project Assurance quality)
•Experience with SAFe Agile methodology preferred
•Good communication skills and positive mind-set
•Strong interest in developing relationships with stakeholders
How to Apply
The Talent Program starts in December 2023 and is aimed at those who have completed their education. Upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply. We recognize that diverse teams drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we are dedicated to ensuring everyone's unique talents are celebrated. We are continuously working with recruitment, so please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact our Sourcing Manager at hien.ksor@asocietygroup.com.
About A Society
A Society is a next-generation consulting company within the consultant market that provides consultants, at the top of their game, access to the most attractive assignments within IT, Technology, R&D and Management.
The workforce of tomorrow values freedom, while also appreciating basic job security as well as a strong sense of community and connection to a network. We want to maximize the advantages of the consultant market for consultants and clients alike. We are passionate about our vision and maximize every individual’s capability to perform. Every relationship is unique and has to be treated as such in order to keep the passion alive.
About the collaboration
For this Talent Program, A Society collaborates with Nexer Tech Talent. Nexer Tech Talent is based in Sweden and, since 2017, has given over 1800 Tech Talents the ultimate start to their careers through Talent Programs. Together with Volvo in Sweden, Nexer Tech Talent has conducted seven Talent Programs over the years - a successful initiative that we are now introducing in the USA.
About Volvo Group
Website: https://www.volvogroup.com/en/about-us.html
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
