Co-op: Project & Product Strategy Office (Spring 2025)
- Internship, onsite
- Volvo Group
- Greensboro, United States of America
Salary undisclosed
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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.
Who We Are
Our team, Project & Product Strategy Office (PPSO), is part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, provide state-of-the-art research, engineering, product planning and project execution to final delivery of complete products and support of the products in the aftermarket. PPSO are responsible for technology strategies and strategic product planning for the Volvo Group as well as for project management of product change introductions (Intro Blocks).
What You Will Be Doing
As a Project & Product Strategy Intern you will support Chief Project Managers launch Volvo projects. You will interact with many different areas of the company and learn the details of how projects are managed within Volvo.
GTT’s values collaboration and life-long learning and our goal is to contribute to your development while providing you an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.
You will report to the Program Management Office Director.
Your Mission
You are a student that is prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of project management and project support in addition to engineering (or mechanical, electrical, software, design, production, etc.).
As a valued member of the Program Office team within GTT, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the experienced project managers in the department and with all areas of the company (engineering, purchasing, operations, sales, aftermarket etc.).
Required
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
Who We Are
Our team, Project & Product Strategy Office (PPSO), is part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, provide state-of-the-art research, engineering, product planning and project execution to final delivery of complete products and support of the products in the aftermarket. PPSO are responsible for technology strategies and strategic product planning for the Volvo Group as well as for project management of product change introductions (Intro Blocks).
What You Will Be Doing
As a Project & Product Strategy Intern you will support Chief Project Managers launch Volvo projects. You will interact with many different areas of the company and learn the details of how projects are managed within Volvo.
GTT’s values collaboration and life-long learning and our goal is to contribute to your development while providing you an opportunity to work in a business environment within the manufacturing industry.
You will report to the Program Management Office Director.
Your Mission
- Document and follow up on critical actions from project meetings.
- Support with updating and maintaining project documents (risk register, lessons learned log, project deliverables tracking tool, project description, SharePoint, etc.).
- Assist in running and updating reports and presentations for reporting to management.
- Work with other business areas to ensure the information in our report system and project tracking documents are up-to-date.
- Support with updating and maintaining the project time plans.
- Assisting with meeting project milestones.
- Supporting with data analysis/analytics and presentations of results in PowerBI, PowerPoint, excel etc.
- Own and execute special project(s) assigned (dependent on project availability and personal profile & interests).
You are a student that is prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of project management and project support in addition to engineering (or mechanical, electrical, software, design, production, etc.).
As a valued member of the Program Office team within GTT, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the experienced project managers in the department and with all areas of the company (engineering, purchasing, operations, sales, aftermarket etc.).
Required
- Must be enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business/Engineering or related program at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
- Co-ops are not enrolled in academic courses during their co-op rotation and may work up to 40 hours per week.
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
- Housing assistance
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.
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