Department Program Manager Hardware & Mechatronics - Connected Experience

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.

Department Program Manager Hardware & Mechatronics – Connected Experience

Everything we do starts with people.
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.

What’s in it for you?
The Hardware and mechatronics department within the R&D unit Connected Experience develop Infotainment, Connectivity, and Cloud platform hardware to enable world-class digital user experience. 
The department consists of four (4) different teams, Audio System, Infotainment Hardware, Wireless Hardware & Communication and Tuner, Antennas & Mechanical Integration. 
We develop, integrate, and verify hardware and software and lead our suppliers through product development. 

You will be part of the department management team and work with the teams, Department Management, Architects, Technology Manager, and other stakeholders to ensure program execution and strategy alignment. 
Are you a person who puts people first, has a passion for leading complex projects, and loves to operate between people, technology, design, and business? Here comes your opportunity!

You and your skills
We are looking for an experienced hardware mechatronic engineering Program Manager, who has previously led programs and engineering teams to reach a common goal. Ability to lead with integrity and a high focus on product quality and cost.
To succeed in this role, it is a clear advantage to have project experience in the automotive industry. Technical project leadership, cross-functional planning ability, and basic understanding of electronic infotainment hardware development and software system design, e.g. infotainment Head units, Radio, Audio, Telematic modules, Driver Information Modules (DIM), and Antennas. 

You probably have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Strong people management, collaboration, and transparent communication skills are essential when working in a diverse and international setting. It is also important that you are continuously developing your own skills and guiding the teams to continuously develop.
Broad experience and organizational knowledge from Volvo Cars R&D and Volvo Product Development System are meritorious.