Group Manager Project Office – Scania R&D China

Group Manager Project Office – Scania R&D China

Are you ready for an inspiring, exciting, and challenging leadership journey where you will lead the next evolution of project management and project leadership capability in R&D China? We are looking for a leader who wants to join our management team and play a key role in the ongoing transformation of product development within Scania Group China, one of Scania's most dynamic growth environments.

At Scania, we foster an inclusive, diverse, and transparent culture where collaboration and openness are key to our success. We continuously challenge ourselves and each other to achieve ambitious goals and deliver outstanding results together. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by change, growth, and continuous improvement, this could be the right opportunity for you.

In this role, you will work across the entire Research & Development organization and collaborate closely with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders. You will build a strong network and gain a deep understanding of the complete product development journey, from idea to reality. You will interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, making strong communication and collaboration skills essential.

Based in Shanghai, you will work in a fast-growing product development environment with close collaboration between local and global stakeholders, gaining valuable international leadership experience within Scania.

This is a rare opportunity to combine people leadership, project management excellence, and organizational transformation in one of Scania's fastest developing R&D environments.

Your role

You will lead a team of approximately 10 project leaders and play a key role in developing the project management capability within R&D China.

Over the coming years, the organization will continue to evolve, providing a unique opportunity to shape ways of working,

strengthen competencies, and support the transformation journey of the Project Office. You will be responsible for developing both individuals and the team in areas such as leadership, communication, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project deliveries.

You will also lead and prioritize the team's daily operations while ensuring progress toward both short-term and long-term objectives. To succeed in this role, you need to be comfortable balancing operational details with a broader strategic perspective.

Your profile

To be successful in this role, you have experience in product development combined with proven leadership experience. You are a strong team player and an inspiring leader who is passionate about developing people and helping them reach their full potential. You are curious, flexible, open-minded, and results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

You have a strong ability to build teams, lead cross-functional collaboration, communicate effectively, take initiative, and

create momentum. You set clear goals and work purposefully to achieve them.

You are fluent in English and hold an engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's level). Mandarin is considered an advantage but is not required.

For more information

Please contact Erika Klingmark, TRZ Manager, erika.klingmark@scania.com

Application

Applications will be evaluated continuously.