Group Manager Efficient Driving

at  Volvo Group

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 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.
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

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The group consist of software engineering teams developing software products to increase efficiency and productivity on vehicle level, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and vehicle energy optimization models. As the Group Manager, you will be responsible for the teams and their deliveries with the mandate for the area’s strategy and its people.
You will report to the Global Technology Manager for the department, and you will be part of the management team together with the Product Manager and Strategy Leader, Release Train Engineer, System Architect and other Group Managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountability for the area, its people, products and deliveries. Enable the teams goal achievement by removing blockers and impediments.
• Recruitment of new team members, retention and to be a driving force in shaping the collaboration and culture within the teams and between the teams.
• Coaching and to work proactively with competence development & growth ensuring that the right skills are within the teams.
• Network and collaborate with relevant interfaces within the larger Volvo GTT organization to enable collective deliveries in the end.
• Staying on top of tools, technologies and industry developments relevant to the work of the teams.

Who are you?

• M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Preferably previous people manager experience with several years of experience in embedded software development in either ADAS/Powertrain/Vehicle Functions/Infotainment domains.
• Very strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team is crucial. Knowledge in building high performing teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, as you will interact with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience with Agile methodologies and familiarity with Lean principles are highly desirable.