Cross-Functional Technical Leader

Volvo Group is building the future. Soon our roads will consist of autonomous vehicles and sustainable transport solutions – and we are the ones creating it. We at Volvo Group Trucks Technology are looking for our next Engineering technical leader, working with the transformation from diesel vehicles towards electrification and automation. Do you have what it takes to step into the future with us?


What is our offer?
You will be part of the most challenging and exciting projects ever at Volvo Group, being part of a transfer towards electrification and automation with the target to be NO 1. In the Truck industry. We have the resources and knowledge to do the job, and we now offer you a chance to join us on the journey.


Working with us means working together with many other people with different technical skills and culture, meaning that you will develop your network, your skills and work globally. On top of challenging tasks and great colleagues, we offer you the chance to work in a vibrant international organisation with great opportunities for personal development.


Who are we, your new colleagues?


We are 6 agile teams with enthusiastic engineers belonging to 3 development groups working with Powertrain installation. Two groups in Gothenburg and one in Bangalore India.
We have the opportunity to work within our true areas of interest and are truly passionate of the problem-solving process. The key is to work cross functionally with team members from different backgrounds and cultures. Here we get the opportunity to work with other entities across the world, so if you like to create new relationships with people worldwide, then you´ll make a perfect fit!


Who are you?
We’re searching for a person that is passionate for mechanical engineering and project leading. You needs to be autonomous and enjoy to be in the fore front of different tasks. The person should be structured, enjoy solving issues and be a team player to find best solutions for the complete installation. You will belong to the Chassis Department within Volvo Group Trucks Technology. Our VDT is responsible for product updates of Volvo heavy duty range as FM/FH in the area of Powertrain installation. We carry out our work in all stages of product development: Complete Vehicle Projects, Product Maintenance, Advanced Engineering and Component Projects. You will work in close cross-functional cooperation in a multi-cultural environment with both internal and external contacts such as our different development sites around the world.


Your mission as Cross-Functional Technical Leader
The VDT (Vehicle Development Team) is the decision forum for the development groups belonging to PWTI VDT, one of the group managers also acts as VDT leader.


Your mission will be to
Support the VDT leader in driving VDT meetings and VDT forums
Supporting the Agile teams in the VDTs area with project related competence
Give escalating support to the Agile teams in the VDTs area when needed
Act as Epic (Project) owner for less start cost / maintenance

The main design areas covered by the VDT is Cooling system routing, Noise insulation and Air intake. The task is to develop and install various components in these areas. The work will be carried out in all phases, from start cost to maintenance. Several new innovative projects are starting up were new installations is needed.


Qualifications:
Leadership skills
Communication skills driving agenda with several commodities
Preferably a degree in Mechanical Engineer or equivalent
Several years of experience of Volvo GTT development process
Experience in Project management
English proficiency

If you think you are the right candidate for this position then please don’t hesitate to send us your application.


For further information please contact:
Tomas Alexandersson, Manager PWTI Cooling System Routing, +46 76 5534883


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