Function Owner and System Leader

CEVT is an innovation and development company at the forefront of mobility. Modular development, ground-breaking virtual engineering, software development and continuous innovation enable us to deliver world-class technology. Today we deliver to different automotive brands in the Geely family such as Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, and Lynk & Co and are based at Lindholmen in Gothenburg.

We are now looking for a Function Owner for Body functions who will partly work as System Leader for Body team within the department as well. This is combined, a very hands-on and operational role where we mix Function ownership and System Leader activities, in order to minimize the over-head work for the Line activities but still lead and follow-up the team.

You will also help us transform from a traditional automotive waterfall ways-of-working to an agile environment, hence previous experience in agile transformation is especially meriting.

At CEVT you will be part of a global company with people who want to do great things and enjoy doing it. We encourage initiative, believe in a multicultural environment, and enjoy helping others grow.

In this role, travels to Asia may be needed (approx. 3-5 per year).



This is what you will do most of the time

Function owner part:

Requirements handling of functional requirements.

Handshake and explain requirements with suppliers.

Plan, track and manage features of projects

Work closely with customers and stakeholders across organizations to make sure that the platform provides value to the customers.

Work in close collaboration with brand representatives

Drive and encourage a culture of data-driven decisions

Support the SW developing teams in quality analysis and product improvements

System Leader part:

Report progress in stakeholder meetings.

Report progress to department manager.

Plan and follow-up team activities and team commitments/deliveries in projects.

Handle risks and mitigating actions.

Drive activities for estimations of new content outside project scope and BSR answers and estimate budget for project scopes.

Handle intake and task management, work distribution and load balancing for the team.

Plan and follow-up team activities and team commitments/deliveries in projects.



Suitable background and experiences

M.Sc. or B.Sc in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Product Engineering, or comparable programs.

Some leadership experience as a project manager, team leader or have the aspiration to start partly working as a leader.

At least 5 years of experience in automotive system engineering

Requirement handling tool (preferred System weaver)

Experience in Body functions, i.e. : Interior light, Usage Authorization, Central Locking, Theft Protection, Phone as key

JIRA or other backlog handling tools

You have a solid experience working as a function owner and with cross functional teams.

Used to work in an agile and scrum environment is a plus

Software development experience is a plus

Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)



Is it you?

We are looking for a self-starter who is analytical, detail oriented and have a strong sense of curiosity. You have an ability to learn from others quickly as well as teach and lead others, and apply knowledge to practice.

You are comfortable with ambiguity and you can work well autonomously in cross functional environment with high tempo and constantly changing prerequisites and conditions. In this role you will have to communicate concepts and ideas to stakeholders and customers at all levels and therefore we expect you to have strong interpersonal, communication and convincing skills. Moreover, you possess a drive for changes and implementations, and you always take accountability for the tasks that you are responsible.

Last but not least, cultural sensitivity and curiosity, especially Asian - European culture, are also important to us.

Are you curious to hear more about the opportunity? Do you want to join us in our journey? For more information please contact:

Martin Adebahr, Head of Customer Features, +46 729 88 82 73, Martin.Adebahr@cevt.se, for questions regarding the position

Egle Celedinaite, Senior Recruiter, +46 738 62 18 28 for questions regarding the recruitment process

Last application date: 2021-12-16

Apply today. We will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Working at CEVT

We are engineers, developers, and innovators from around the world. Joined together by entrepreneurship, our unique blend of Chinese and Scandinavian culture a
and a belief in a smarter more sustainable future.

Supportive and creative work environment
30 days of vacation and additional 8 days paid ATK- days annually
Great office location at Lindholmen Science Park