Project Manager

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia (VGA) manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services.

What you will do

As a Project Lead within our Project Management Office (PMO), you will play a hands-on role in executing day-to-day project activities, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and budgets. Your work will directly support initiatives that contribute to VGA's strategic priorities and long-term goals.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Executing and coordinating assigned projects in alignment with approved plans, using Volvo Group project management tools and templates
• Conducting pre-studies and feasibility assessments to support project scoping
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and action trackers
• Organising and documenting project meetings, decisions, risks, and follow-up actions
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to support timely delivery of project tasks and milestones
• Tracking project performance against defined KPIs and timelines
• Assisting in the preparation of updates, dashboards, and reports for the Director PMO and Executive Leadership Team
• Supporting coordination of sustainability-related reporting, dashboard development, and data tracking
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the PMO team

Your future team

Join our dynamic and newly established Project Management Office (PMO) team, based full-time at our Wacol Head Office. Reporting directly to the Director of PMO, this team plays a vital role within our Business Development and Sales Support functions. As part of this strategic unit, you'll collaborate with our Market Intelligence, Product & Performance team, and Truck Sales Support Centre. Together, we're focused on driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling sustainable growth. Our PMO team is dedicated to turning business opportunities into long-term strategic initiatives. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values forward-thinking, continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact across the organisation.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in business analysis and project coordination / management within a large commercial business
• Proficiency in project planning, documentation and reporting tools (eg. Microsoft Office suite)
• Experience in process improvement and cross-functional team coordination
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including preparation of Executive-ready materials
• Exposure to sustainability-related reporting or coordination will be advantageous, to align with VGA's sustainability journey
• Project Management certification or training will be advantageous

What's in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Annual company bonus of up to 10%
• Yearly salary reviews
• Modern offices with on-site parking and a café
• Avoid the CBD traffic with our Wacol location
• End of trip facilities if you walk from public transport or ride to work
• Working with a company who are committed to safety in the workplace and ensuring our employees have appropriate work / life balance
• Working in a supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to purchase an extra week of annual leave
• Generous parental leave policy
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program - Sonder - for yourself and your family

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.