Intern: Strategic Product Planning (Summer 2025)

Job description

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, Strategic Product Planning (SPP), is part of Project & Product Strategy (PPSO), within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT). We are responsible for delivering the North American Product Plans and initiating projects for Volvo & Mack Trucks North America. We accomplish this by performing product and industry research, working with customers to identify their pain points, and evaluating future technologies and regulations in the North American Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Industry. 

What you will be doing

As an Intern within Strategic Product Planning, you will have key responsibilities in supporting the Mack & VTNA Product Planning team in performing product and industry research, engaging with key stakeholders, and working cross-functionally with other teams in the global Volvo Group. 

 
Responsibilities 

·  Support with medium and heavy-duty vehicle product research & industry trend analysis 
·  Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of market data 
·  Capture market information and trends related to Industry Verticals, Zero Emission Vehicles, and Vehicle Automation 
·  Investigate corollary industries for pain points and future customer value propositions  
·  Lead continuous improvement idea implementation for the Product Planning team 

Who You Are

You are a Business, Engineering, or Product Management student that is prepared to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, gaining experience and knowledge in various aspects of engineering and product management. GTT 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 Director – Product Planning North America. 

 

Required 

·  Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to start of the internship
·  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
·  Applicants must have a continuous-improvement mindset 
·  Experience in Microsoft Power BI is a plus 
·  Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during their summer internship period 
·  Interns will be expected to spend their time working in the office (Greensboro, NC) 

 

Personal Competencies 

·  Customer Focus Technical Skills 
·  Integrity and Trust 
·  Perseverance 
·  Action Oriented 
·  Strong Communication Skills 
·  Ability to Work Equally Well Independently 

Ready for the next move?

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

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

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.

Job Category:  Product & Technology Planning

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  12648