Group Manager Driver Assistance

At Volvo Buses we are driven by a purpose to ensure that millions of people reach their travel destination every day. Reliably, safely and with respect for the environment. We want to make a difference, being pioneers of sustainable transport solutions of the future.
We believe it is you and your personality that is the most important asset of all. Are you a passionate leader with a coaching approach for developing people, operations and products? Do you thrive in leading change and have the ability to create a climate that is based on trust with cross functional teamwork where everyone is accountable and proud of the products and solutions we deliver for our customers success? Then we could be a match.




JOB DESCRIPTION


Platform Development is a function within Global Bus Technology at Volvo Buses. We are responsible for developing platform solutions within the areas of Electrical & Software Architecture and Chassis & Drivelines.
Volvo Buses is now seeking a Group Manager Driver Assistance & Complete Vehicle Function Verification within Electrical & Software Architecture who has the drive and passion to contribute to Volvo Buses profitability and who sees that the key to success is to develop people and technologies to have products meeting future needs.
The group is responsible for development of systems and components within the driver assistance area. We secure the development and integration of new functions and features in our vehicles supporting drivers to reach their destination safely. This includes the responsibility of Automatic emergency braking, Lane departure warning, Adaptive cruise control to mention some. The group is also responsible for performing complete vehicle function verification, coordinating software releases for the entire department and aligning the function growth towards software baselines
You will have the responsibility to develop the group, technology and the people to support future needs contributing to Volvo Buses profitability. Within this responsibility you will need to define, communicate and execute strategies and targets for the group. In this position you are the owner of the technology area, where you will be part of delivering technical solutions to concept, industrialization, maintenance as well as advanced engineering projects according to quality, delivery, cost and feature targets. We are organized in product teams with operational product owners and team leaders and we use agile methods in our way of working. Together with operational product owner and team leader you will ensure a good workflow. Prioritization and direction setting for short- and long-term activities are part of your day-to-day activities. You will need to secure good networks within and outside of the Volvo Group.
Since we are a smaller company, we all work with broad responsibilities and cross-functionally through the entire company, across many different departments, cultures, and competence areas. This position will be no different, coordinating with other development teams and stake holders here at Volvo Buses and within Volvo Group will be important.
In this position you will be part of the Electrical & Software Architecture management team and report to the Director of Electrical & Software Architecture.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES


We at the Electrical & Software Architecture department are purpose driven, inspire each other to teamwork and recognize achievements. We use our curiosity and engagement as energy into our continuous transformation journey, staying relevant in an ever-changing world.
You will be part of the management team for this department consisting of around 100 skilled engineers. Our department, Electrical and Software Architecture is a function within Global Bus Technology (GBT) at Volvo Buses which is responsible to integrate Volvo group technology into our buses and develop bus unique solutions when needed. We are responsible to secure short- and long-term quality solutions on the electrical and software systems of the bus. In close cooperation with colleagues at different departments, we are supporting each other in reaching our mission in helping millions of travellers reaching their travel destination. All over the World. Every day.


THIS PROBABLY DEFINES YOU


We see that you are business oriented with a clear customer focus, preferably from automotive. You have a technical knowledge within the electrical area with a university degree in engineering or equivalent. You have previous leader experience with the ability to recruit and develop efficient teams. Experience in working with agile methods and way or working can be helpful.
We think you are a structured, inclusive, communicative, collaborative and a team-oriented leader with a high customer focus. You are curious and continuously searching for new knowledge!
You have excellent communicational skills and ability to work in a global environment with various cultures and languages. You are open minded, flexible and can easily adapt. You are also driven and able to motivate others to perform at their best. We also see you as engaged, organized and innovative.
You should have a strong interest in leadership, developing people by promoting continuous learning and improvement.




ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?


The societies where many of us live would not function without the type of products and services the Volvo Group provides. Like a circulatory system, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment and different, related services are involved in several of the functions that most of us rely on every day.
We want to be there for our customers providing uptime and reliability, all over the world every day. Volvo Buses is leading the biggest technology shift in public transport in decades with our electromobility offer. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Do you have a passion for electrical development and would you like to be a part of Volvo Buses next step in advancing our products, then Welcome to our team and Volvo Buses!


CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL ME!


Malin Sjöberg, Director Electrical & Software Architecture, +46 31 3221613




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