Electronic Systems Engineer (Product Owner)

Position Description
We are looking for an Electric and Electronic Systems engineer/Product owner for development of our Base EE system platform.
The main purpose of this role is to manage the development and the maintenance of the platform during the whole life cycle and to maintain the Base EE system platform roadmap.


As Product Owner you will have a strong foothold in the Embedded Electronic System development team as well as with stakeholders and Product Manager for the Base EE system platform function and Services and continuously balance what is on top of the agenda. You are responsible to define Iterations and stories and prioritizing the team backlog.


You will be involved in all stages of product development, from early phase pre-studies, system architecture and functions development to verification and release. You will work with stakeholders from various technology teams, component owners, internal and external solution providers, and product owners to identify design concepts that will best meet our customer's needs.


The position thus welcomes you with challenges and opportunities of growing your professional and technical skills to realize your full potential.


The role also includes participating in continuous improvement of our ways of working and you will be encouraged to dream big, dare to fail, innovate, and always invest time in personal development.


This is us, your new colleagues
Embedded Electronic Systems (EES) Architecture is a function within Volvo CE’s Technology organization.
We develop and provide Volvo CE machines with Base EE system platforms used as the foundation and enabler for all electronic controlled functions and features to support connectivity, service solutions, autonomous functions, electromobility as well as machine operational functions. We are responsible to drive, develop and maintain our Electronic Architecture platform commonly used by all machines within Volvo CE.


We support and care for each other and we foster the values of ownership, trust, teamwork, and engagement. We work transparently and share knowledge and experience with others to learn from.
When working within EES Architecture team, the collaboration within Volvo CE and Volvo Group to develop common solutions, gives an extensive network with colleagues from all cultures and areas. Our work environment is global and highly cross functional with important and frequent interactions with most functions and product owners in our company.


What will you be doing?
You will be the product owner and work with development of our Base EE system platform.
Building, editing, and maintaining the team backlogs with input from stakeholders such as system architects, projects, engineering, other POs etc.
Handling and prioritize the backlog content
Secure alignment with stakeholders and Product Manager
Iteration Planning – Reviewing and reprioritizing the backlog as part of the prep work for Iteration Planning, including coordination of dependencies with other POs
Develop & maintain the roadmap
To represent the customer and ensure that the team delivers value to the business
Balance different product’s requirements, such as platform vs business. I.e. ensuring we get the optimum level of QDCF (Quality, Delivery, Cost & Feature)
Have a strong foothold in the development team as well as with stakeholders and Product Manager
Lead and continuously support in developing the processes, methods and tools that are used by the team to continuously improve
Participate in relevant concept selections & investigations
Responsible for Base EE System Bundle release

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single expectation of the role, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Volvo CE purpose and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.


Who are you?
In this role you will create an efficient and trustful day-to-day operation. You have proven experience as a technical leader. It is important that you have an innovative and creative mind-set to inspire and challenge your organization. You also have a true can-do attitude, a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your team & product, understanding how these contribute to our vision, strategy & roadmap.


We believe that you as a person have a broad technical know-how combined with very good people skills and a strong belief in agile methods. You have a strong ability to inspire, develop and motivate individuals and teams.


You appreciate socializing and having fun at work.


We also believe you have:
Relevant academic background, e.g. Bachelor and/or master’s degree
Good communication skill in English, proficiency in Swedish is desirable
Knowledge within Systems engineering
Knowledge and experience of working with embedded electronic systems
Experience with model-based system engineering
Experience working as an electrical design engineer in automotive industry
Desire and curiosity to perform and develop in Agile way of working & SAFe
Leadership experience, i.e. as a scrum master or similar technical lead
Great interest and curiosity in the area and willingness to challenge yourself and learn.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and thus offers higher values to our customers. We strive for an inclusive culture that leverages the strengths inherent in diversity. Above all, our people make the difference.


Curious to know more and have questions?
Welcome to contact: Mikael Laggman, Head of Embedded Electronic System Architecture
+46 16 541 5769
Apply today and join us!


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