Execution Leader

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.

Let's introduce ourselves


Volvo Cars are on an exciting journey to expand its in-house software development capabilities. At the department Computing Infrastructure System (CIS), we are part of this aspiration. Our teams are building the next generation high-performance in-vehicle computers (“Core System”) , designed to host different vehicle applications, stretching from basic vehicle state machines to advance active safety and unsupervised autonomous drive functionalities.

We are now seeking a driven and experienced leader with a passion for planning and test lead.


What you'll do


As a Leader in CIS, you will be responsible for driving the execution of our strategy and coordinating plans across our organisation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our Core system will work together as expected and meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the  efforts for our Core system, making a significant impact on the quality and success of release new SW to our vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the  Planning – Develop plans that encompass both software and hardware components in our Core system. Define testing objectives, scope, and timelines in alignment with project requirements.
* Secure Test Strategy execution - Understand and lead teams according to our test strategies.
* Test Execution - Lead the execution of test cases, utilizing both manual and automated testing techniques to verify/validate our product both in HIL rigs and in complete vehicles.  Monitor test progress, identify issues, and find quick solutions.
* Test Automation - Continuously give feedback and suggest optimization of test automation processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Collaboration - Collaborate closely  to understand system designs and requirements, ensuring tests are aligned with development goals.
* Documentation - Create and maintain documentation related to plans and test verdicts.





What you'll bring


We believe that you have experience in SW Requirements, SW testing and test automation in CI context, within automotive. You enjoy the possibility to influence, have analytical and organizational skills and you love to solve problems.
Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, mechatronics, Electrical and Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
* 7+ years of experience in automotive testing or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
* Deep understanding of automotive engineering, software testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
* Proficiency in planning, test strategy development, and test execution methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools relevant to testing.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across many teams.
* Leadership experience, with a track record of leading and mentor test teams and driving quality initiatives.