Director of Engineering - Car Service

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.

Does the thought of being the leader in an amazing organization that supports one of the core areas of the Volvo Cars business that will enable us to achieve the goal of being a fully electric car company by 2030 excite you?

Then we would like for you to be one of our new Cluster Engineering Leads that will guide one of our teams on this exciting journey we have ahead of us.

The Car Service Product Cluster is a part of the Global Online Experience (GOX) area and its mission is to provide our customers with a personalized, hassle-free, and cost-efficient maintenance experience. This position is working out of our office in Gothenburg or Stockholm. 

What you’ll do  
* Guide and grow a team of hardworking Engineering Managers and engineers through hiring, mentoring, inspiring, and feedback
* Ensure through streamlined execution and experimentation that our solutions meet the needs of our customers quickly and accurately
* Be the voice of engineering in the Cluster Leadership team through a friendly and effective collaboration with the product- and UX counterparts
* Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices, develop and facilitate good engineering and organizational practices
* Help ensure the solutions are scalable, sustainable, architecturally sound, and technical debt is both incurred consciously and repaid in a reasonable time
* Be a motivated member of the GOX engineering leadership team and collaborate with other leaders across the organization


You and your skills
We are looking for a person that enjoys guiding, developing, inspiring, and growing an engineering organization, and has previous experience doing so; you have been a manager-of-managers before this or are ready to take this next step. 

You are someone that possesses a deep understanding of how to translate product and business goals into sound technical solutions and can mentor your team in this. You are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about modern software development that builds products our customers love.

Prior to starting a technical leadership career, you have had extensive experience working hands-on as a Software Engineer in an agile environment.
As a great leader, you possess compassion, understand that every individual and situation has its specific needs, and can adapt leadership style and interactions accordingly. Having fun at work is important, and you take great care in making sure everyone always feels welcome and included!

We offer our employees great benefits such as:
* Plenty of leave to let you take time off for what's most important in life At Volvo Car Group, all new parents with one year’s permanent service now receive 24 weeks of parental leave, paid at 80 percent of their base pay. The policy is for everyone – whether you’re a designer or a plant operator, whether you work in China or the USA. Read more here: https://group.volvocars.com/careers/family-bond-by-volvo-cars
* Collective Agreement and ITP pensions
* An annual allowance to spend on your health and wellbeing


How To Learn More And Apply
Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you have any questions regarding the position or recruitment process Lead Recruiter, Ellinor Magnusson at ellinor.magnusson@volvocars.com. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

Union representatives
Unionen Kent Bergebring +46729774214 kent.bergebring@volvocars.com
Ledarna Peter Storm +46708209036 peter.storm@volvocars.com
AKPV Fredric Lundkvist +46733330425 fredric.lundkvist@volvocars.com