Agile Development Manager, Robotics Software R&D

Are you a passionate leader that puts people first and have a soft spot for software development?
Are you interested in being a part of a transformative journey in an organization based on newest technology to make reality of Internet of Things?
We are Robotics Software – an organization with over 100 skilled members, all specialized within their field – spanning from embedded systems, tools and application development.
For this role, we are looking for a R&D Manager for our AutoMower Connect tribe (AMC Tribe).
The AMC Tribe currently have 5 squads, all working closely together in a DevOps environment with Agile methodologies. Your tribe consists of software developers, testers, architects which all are in close collaboration with our Product Owners.
We put emphasis on customer value, team work, craftmanship and having fun. Our agile DevOps tribe take an end-to-end responsibility, working with our services throughout the whole life-cycle and collaboration through Robotics Software streams.
We work in an international environment with colleagues all over the world, and diversity and inclusion are natural parts of our organizational DNA. Our tribe have members in offices in Huskvarna and Mumbai.


Who are you?
You are a leader with a passion for developing people and for what we deliver. You have a genuine interest in the art and science of software development, but that does not necessarily mean that you have a background as a developer – we value people with different experiences and backgrounds!
You are a team player with an entrepreneurial spirit, and consider yourself as a challenger of status quo. Your attitude could be summarize as “Let’s get things done” and “Go team”. You like challenges and take pride in the success of others rather than taking the spotlight yourself.

What do you bring to the table?
A proven track record as a people leader, preferably in an agile setup.
You are a change agent with a strong drive for continuous learning and innovation.
You are a leader that have a healthy sense of humor, and don’t take yourself too seriously, and knows have to have fun in the daily work.
Since we are an international department, you express yourself effortlessly in English.


What will you actually do?
You have the opportunity to make real impact in our organization. You will be part of shaping the future for our company.
Develop and nurture a culture of trust, passion and innovation.
Create the best possible habitat for teams and individuals to perform and grow.
Coaching people and teams and make them champions.
Working in the management team of the department, jointly driving and developing the department.
Support cross-department collaboration.
And of course you will also work with financial management, resource planning, external relationships, contracts and other management stuff…


Primary location is in Huskvarna, Sweden.


How to apply
Please submit your application with your resume
For more information about the recruitment process please contact
- Rizah Ferati, rizah.ferati@husqvarnagroup.com or
- Rickard Malmberg, rickard.malmberg@husqvarnagroup.com

For more information about the position please contact the hiring manager
- Peter Johansson (Director Robotics Software), peter.u.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com

Union representatives:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Cameron Rad – Sveriges Ingenjörer;
Akademikerföreningen (Represent all SACO-unions), cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com

What happens after you applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.

About Husqvarna Group
We seek people who have a great sense of self-motivation, creative problem solvers who enjoy collaboration and networking in an international environment - people with a strong desire to add value. Our Key Behaviors always begins with ME, I take ownership and I ask myself: What can I do?