p /ppTransport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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. /pdivdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbOverview/b/H2/divdivpTechnical Product Manager/ Power Generation Engineer/ppLocation: Chesapeake, VA - On Site/ppReports to: Director of Product Planning/pp /ppAbout Us Volvo Penta North America delivers advanced, reliable, and sustainable power solutions for essential industries where performance and uptime are critical. As part of the Volvo Group, we combine proven engine platforms with deep application expertise to provide tailored, end-to-end solutions that maximize productivity and uptime./ppbrOur portfolio spans high-performance diesel and natural gas engines, electrification technologies, and integrated energy systems. Supported by a strong service network and a solid engineering legacy, we help drive the evolution of power generation./ppbrAs digital infrastructure expands, power generation-particularly for AI and data centers-has become a fast-growing strategic segment-- a significant opportunity for Volvo Penta to further scale its solutions across North America and beyond./pp /ppstrongPosition Summary/strong/ppLead the technical direction of power generation solutions in a high-growth, high-impact segment/ppbrWe are looking for a Technical Product Manager with a strong engineering foundation to drive product definition and decisions. This role requires deep technical credibility and commercial awareness to translate customer and market requirements into clear product specifications./ppbrYou will engage in technical discussions, evaluate system-level tradeoffs, and partner closely with customers and colleagues across Volvo Penta. This is not a purely commercial role-the successful candidate must operate credibly across engineering and commercial integration./ppbrBased in Chesapeake, Virginia (US), you will report to the Director of Product Planning located in Gothenburg, Sweden./p/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWhat you will do/b/H2/divdivpstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/ppbrstrongMarket Insight amp; Competitive Positioning/strong/pulliMonitor power generation industry trends and emerging technologies/liliShape product direction and identify new opportunities/liliBenchmark existing market offerings to identify where we can differentiate and add customer value/liliDevelop clear competitive insights to position our power solutions effectively/liliActively seek customer needs to inform product design/li/ulpbrstrongProduct Strategy, Definition, Development amp; Lifecycle Ownership/strong/pulliDrive product and investment decisions in a complex, capital-intensive environment/liliMake product decisions where choices have a multi-decade impact/liliWork within Volvo Penta globally to integrate needs in projects and design/liliTranslate customer requirements into product specification/liliPartner with global Product Development teams/liliIncorporate regional requirements in global product design/liliDefine performance targets (power, fuel efficiency, noise) and regulatory considerations/liliDefine system architecture and requirements across applications/liliEvaluate design tradeoffs, integration challenges, and feasibility/liliEngage in customer visits, market reviews, and product planning activities/liliSupport the full product lifecycle-from concept, design, and development through launch, scaling, and end-of-life planning/liliNavigate evolving emissions, safety, and regulatory standards to ensure products meet current and future compliance expectations/li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWho are you?/b/H2/divdivpYou are a degreed engineer with strong technical depth and credibility./ppbrYou have a strong understanding of power generation, grid infrastructure, data center environments, utility engineering and related areas. You likely understand how data centers are designed, powered, and operated, as well as the role reliable power plays in ensuring performance and uptime./ppbrYou can bring customer needs and scan available technologies to make sound, practical product decisions. You work effectively across functions and geographies, building trust with colleagues, to move work forward and influence outcomes./ppbrThe successful candidate must be able to operate credibly with engineers on design, integration, and performance matters. We are not seeking a commercial/marketing product manager for this position./pp /ppstrongExperience and Education/strong/pulliBachelor's degree in Engineering required (such as mechanical, electrical, controls, or similar)/liliMaster's degree in engineering or related field preferred/lili3+ years of industry technical experience in power/energy generation, power grid engineering/grid integration, utility engineering, power systems, or related/liliProven knowledge of power/engine systems, backup power systems, gen sets, engine technologies, grid technology/landscape, data center design/development/liliWorking knowledge of emerging powertrain technologies (electrification, alternative fuels, hybrid systems, connectivity, remote diagnostics) preferred./liliExperience working with complex industrial products, equipment, engines, power systems, energy systems, or similar/liliStrong credibility working with directly with commercial and engineering teams/liliClear interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees, leaders, customers, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders/liliAdvanced communication and presentation skills in both US and global contextsFully proficient with Microsoft 365 tools/liliAbility to read, write, understand, and speak English. Bilingual (English plus Spanish, Swedish, etc.) a plus/li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbReady for the next move?/b/H2/divdivpstrongExpected competence at work:/strong/ppEmployees work within the foundation of the Volvo Group Code of Conduct and Volvo Group Values. More specifically, employees in Volvo Penta are required to meet and/or develop the following competencies:/pulliRespect: You trust, respect, and provide equal attention to those around you/liliCollaborative: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet objectives/liliTrust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity/liliStakeholder Management: You engage with others effectively no matter their role/liliSelf-Development: You seek new ways to grow and be challenged using different ways of learning/liliChange Management: You recognize others respond to change differently and you support adoption with empathy and planning/liliInfluencing: You help colleagues by sharing your ideas and ensure your message is clear/liliStrategic mindset: You see future possibilities and translate them into strategy and tactical execution plans/liliNetworking: You build formal and informal relationships across the organization proactively/liliAccountability: You take responsibility and follow through on commitments/liliManage ambiguity: You operate effectively even when things are not certain or clear/liliCustomer focus: You deliver customer-centric solutions and keep the dealer experience front and center/li/ulpbrstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/ppAbility to meet physical demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, with or without accommodation, to:/pulliStand, walk, or sit, sometimes for prolonged periods/liliBalance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl/liliSee, speak, and hear, including distinguishing visual and audible signals necessary for safety and effective communication/liliUse hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls/liliReach with hands and arms to access products, tools, and controls/liliLift, move, or carry up to twenty (20) pounds unassisted/liliClimb stairs, ladders, sometimes in confined spaces/liliInspect or observe products in small or confined spaces/liliHave stamina for long and unpredictable days, including extended hours, sometimes weekends/liliWork with loud noise levels/liliWork in various settings such as industrial sites, outdoor environments, in various weather conditions/liliFrequent travel including overnight stays/li/ulp /ppstrongOther considerations:/strong/ppThis job is an on-site position along with flexibility based on Volvo Group work principles and coordination with your manager/ppbrDomestic and international travel will be frequent (50%)/ppbrTo qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. If you are employed by the Volvo Group currently in the US, continued sponsorship may be considered. Current Volvo Group employees outside the United States may be considered for an assignment./p/div/div/divp /pdivAt the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $143,600 - $177,300 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. 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./divdiv /divp /pdivIn addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: /divdiv• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance./divdiv• Generous paid time off./divdiv• Competitive matching retirement savings plans./divdiv• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first./divdiv• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University./divdiv• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier./divp /pdivAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./divp /pdivWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. /divp /ppbrstrongWho we are and what we believe in /strongbrWe are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities./ppbrApplying to this job offers you the opportunity to join strongVolvo Group/strong. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. /pp /ppstrongVolvo Penta/strong, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win./p