Technical Product Manager Power Centers
About The Position
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. Our 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. As 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. Lead the technical direction of power generation solutions in a high-growth, high-impact segment. We 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. You 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. Based in Chesapeake, Virginia (US), you will report to the Director of Product Planning located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (such as mechanical, electrical, controls, or similar)
- 3+ years of industry technical experience in power/energy generation, power grid engineering/grid integration, utility engineering, power systems, or related
- Proven knowledge of power/engine systems, backup power systems, gen sets, engine technologies, grid technology/landscape, data center design/development
- Experience working with complex industrial products, equipment, engines, power systems, energy systems, or similar
- Strong credibility working with directly with commercial and engineering teams
- Clear 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
- 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 power generation industry trends and emerging technologies
- Shape product direction and identify new opportunities
- Benchmark existing market offerings to identify where we can differentiate and add customer value
- Develop clear competitive insights to position our power solutions effectively
- Actively seek customer needs to inform product design
- Drive product and investment decisions in a complex, capital-intensive environment
- Make product decisions where choices have a multi-decade impact
- Work within Volvo Penta globally to integrate needs in projects and design
- Translate customer requirements into product specification
- Partner with global Product Development teams
- Incorporate regional requirements in global product design
- Define performance targets (power, fuel efficiency, noise) and regulatory considerations
- Define system architecture and requirements across applications
- Evaluate design tradeoffs, integration challenges, and feasibility
- Engage in customer visits, market reviews, and product planning activities
- Support the full product lifecycle—from concept, design, and development through launch, scaling, and end-of-life planning
- Navigate evolving emissions, safety, and regulatory standards to ensure products meet current and future compliance expectations
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
