Product Owner - Trim & Glass

at  Volvo Cars AB

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TRIM & GLASS – LET’S INTRODUCE OURSELVES!

The Department Side & Roof within the Vehicle Platform Unit at Engineering is looking for talented people to join the team. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate and make things happen. This may be an excellent opportunity for you to take on a new challenge! We are looking for an engaged team member to the Trim & Glass group.
The group Trim & Glass Systems is responsible for the development of all glass around the car including trims and cappings, rails, antenna cover and lidar cover. The group consists of 23 engineers with a mix of nationalities, gender, and ages. The parts that the group is responsible for are developed at VCC, so-called build to print. The Trim & Glass area is a growing area including more and more functions, for example so-called smart glasses.
We are now searching for a new dedicated leader who will work as a Product Owner for the group Trim & Glass Systems!

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

You are a strong leader with previous experience in project management and the ability to drive tasks towards goals and deliver on time. You motivate and create confidence in teams and possess strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively both inside and outside the department. You are structured and solution-oriented with a genuine interest in technology, always curious and seeking new knowledge, solutions and business opportunities. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you approach challenges with a positive mindset. You thrive in fast-changing and highly challenging environments, adapting quickly and embracing new circumstances to ensure successful outcomes.

We also believe you have:

• Experience in working with product development
• Extensive knowledge and experience in polymer materials
• Extensive experience from project leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams
• The ability to act as a mentor in area of expertise
• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant education

And it’s a bonus if you have:

• Knowledge and experience from glass

As a Product Owner, you will have the delegated product ownership for the Trim & Glass area and will work together with highly skilled people, both Design Engineers and Project Leaders. You will develop and communicate the product area vision and the roadmap. You will take responsibility for product performance, both functional and non-functional, ensuring that the product concept fulfils legal requirements and certification.

Additionally, you will:

• Approve product deliveries, including validating that the delivery meets acceptance criteria
• Maintain a dialogue with all our stakeholders both for team intake and as a team ambassador
• Be part of a large internal network, collaborating with Procurement, SPM (Supplier Performance Management), Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and external suppliers