Program Coordinator - FVA Amarok

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

 

About your new Role

This role will be supporting the FVA Amarok Program. The Ford–Volkswagen Alliance combines global expertise to create smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions. We deliver innovation, efficiency, and strength—while respecting the independence of both brands.

Become part of the Ford–Volkswagen Alliance driving innovation for the Amarok Ute project.
Our Melbourne office ensures seamless collaboration with Ford. Managing  Volkswagen’s product requirements across timelines, budgets, and lifecycle management with our partner.

 

In this position, you will play a critical role in representing Volkswagen locally to our strategic cooperation partner Ford, while working closely with Volkswagen’s global product teams in Germany. You will be responsible for managing change processes, coordinating governance activities, and ensuring alignment between both partners across the full product lifecycle of the VW Amarok where necessary.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Review, assess, and validate proposed technical and program changes from both Ford and Volkswagen.
• Track and manage the implementation of changes through formal governance forums with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on decisions to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Coordinate and review Program Direction Letters (PDLs) to ensure build feasibility for the Volkswagen derivative.
• Develop and represent Volkswagen’s position on change and complexity management topics.
• Create and support concepts related to change governance, PDLs, and complexity optimisation.
• Prepare and align meeting minutes for cooperation-specific committees and working groups.
• Ensure accurate documentation and proper storage of all mandatory materials across internal and external data rooms.
• Work effectively with collaboration and documentation tools including Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office.

 

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline (cross-functional background preferred).
• Experience in the light commercial vehicle segment (pick-ups up to 3.5 tonnes) is advantageous.
• Background in Sales, Marketing, Product, or Program Management within the automotive industry is beneficial.
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural environments is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical and program-related information.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong Excel and documentation skills.
• German language skills (spoken and/or written at B2 level) desirable but not mandatory.

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 36% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!
• Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks
• Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
• Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
• Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family

 

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

 

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

 

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and ba