Product Manager Data Centers

Volvo Group • Chesapeake, VA

5d • $143,600 - $177,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Data centers are rapidly becoming the backbone of the digital economy, powering the growth of AI, cloud, and critical online infrastructure—making this one of the fastest-growing and most strategic segments for Volvo Penta. The growth is occurring globally, with the largest operators and sites continuing to expand in North America. This creates an opportunity for Volvo Penta to expand in the Data Center power solutions market by applying its experience in delivering reliable, high-performance power systems.

The Product Manager for Data Center Power Generation will play a key role in shaping product offerings for Volvo Penta in the growing North American data center market. Based on-site in Chesapeake, VA (US), this role works cross-functionally with the Data Center business development team in the US and globally with Product Development colleagues in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Reporting to the Director of Product Planning (located in Sweden), you will define and drive the delivery of competitive, reliable power solutions for Data Center customers. You will translate market needs into product direction, informed by a strong understanding of site design, operational requirements, stakeholder needs, and power infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of market insight, engineering, and long-term product strategy, requiring both commercial acumen and solid technical understanding. Key experience and knowledge areas should include:

Deep understanding of data center operations and power requirements
Familiarity with power solutions (e.g., gensets, battery energy storage systems)
Working knowledge of combustion engines and power system fundamentals
Experience collaborating across global teams to influence product development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, industrial technology, or related technical field or the appropriate equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engine OEM, distributor, or dealer service environments
• Proven expert-level knowledge of engine systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees, leaders, customers, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders
• Advanced communication and presentation skills in both US and global contexts
• Fully proficient with Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• To 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of emerging powertrain technologies (electrification, alternative fuels, hybrid systems, connectivity, remote diagnostics) preferred.
• Bilingual (English plus Spanish, Swedish, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs in the data center power market to shape product direction and identify new opportunities.
• Develop clear market and competitive insights to position our power solutions effectively and inform strategic decisions.
• Drive product and investment decisions in a highly complex, capital-intensive environment where choices have a multi-decade impact.
• Translate market needs into clear product requirements, including performance specifications (power, fuel efficiency, noise), regulatory compliance, and reliability targets.
• Give input and support the global Product Development teams to ensure regional market requirements are understood and incorporated into product design
• Work closely with engineering, business development, and marketing to align product development with customer and market needs
• Support the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through launch, scaling, and end-of-life plans.
• Navigate evolving emissions, safety, and regulatory standards to ensure products meet current and future requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level