Department Program Manager

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Propulsion and Energy - let’s introduce ourselves
Climate change is the ultimate safety test. Therefore, we at Volvo Cars are committed to going fully electric by 2030 and mastering energy both in and outside the vehicles is one of the main keys for us to succeed! Are you an innovative project leader that wants to contribute? Then you should take the chance to join Propulsion and Energy, the heart of electrification and energy engineering at Volvo Cars.

As Department Program Manager in Energy Controls you will get an unique opportunity to shape our Energy management department and lead the technology of future businesses by maximizing the potential of our vehicles within an expansive energy Eco System. You will lead a team of extremely competent and highly motivated co-workers, in a fast growing, forward-thinking and dynamic work environment.

What You’ll do
Your role will be crucial in ensuring efficient utilization and distribution of energy in meeting the challenges posed by a rapidly increasing fleet of electric cars around the globe where the vehicles will act as an integral part to support not only your home, but also the grid. 

Your primary responsibility as project leader will be to inspire, coach and foster innovation and lead our talented teams towards exciting new challenges ahead within the energy domain. You will lead, plan, and coordinate our development within a car program or specific energy domains. Your focus will be on securing software and hardware deliveries to obtain world class customer attributes with respect to high voltage charging and energy services.

As a Department Program Leader, you will also be the main interface to departments internal Engineering as well as other external areas such as Business, Commercial, Procurement and Suppliers.

What you’ll bring
You enjoy working in a high pace and fast-changing business, which gives you additional drive and stimulates your sense of urgency. As an adept problem-solver, you seek out substantial business challenges and approach them with creative thinking, never hesitating to think outside the box and use data to efficiently bring you forward.

You are a committed and collaborative colleague with the ability to create trust around you while influencing others. You have strong communication skills creating clarity and motivation for the teams around you. We also see that you have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach. At the same time you are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the engaged teams.

Education and Skills
* Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering or Sciences with equivalent technical experience.
* Experienced in Product Development.
* Experienced in Software Development.
* Leadership qualities in getting the best out of people.
* Swedish B driver’s license.


Bonus if you bring up to date knowledge in Energy and/or E-mobility.

We aspire to a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it!

Where You’ll do it
Located in Gothenburg, SE. we operate an Office First policy.