Group Manager EACS

Position: Group Manager for Entertainment and Connected Services
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden


Are you the kind of person who is passionate about connectivity solutions, android systems, apps and what can happen when you merge technologies from different areas? Would you like to use your passion in the automotive industry and be part of the digital transformation leap? Would you like to work in a great team with competent and helpful colleagues?


The Team

Our team, Driver Interaction and Infotainment is in the heart of a great transformation. We work with developing and implementing in areas such as projection, Navigation, Entertainment, Vehicle HMI and 3rd party apps. Our android-based service and entertainment system is enabling new features in the entertainment, productivity and uptime field and is opening up a totally new possibilities of doing business & partnerships.

The development in the area of connectivity is fast, furious and fun and we are evolving rapidly!


Our mission is to develop and maintain our in-house developed SW (android apps, android evolution and much more) and deliver software to the projects and Vehicle streams. We are therefore, looking for a Group Manager that can drive and develop one of our Entertainment and Connected Services Software groups into the future.


The main responsibilities entailed in this role are:
Leading and continuously developing the people in the group to deliver according to committed deliveries
Creating a strategic action plan and achieving the outlined objectives
Ensuring that the software is developed in line with the stipulated processes, methods, and tools
Coach team members in the daily activities and secure necessary pre-requisites for a successful execution of responsibilities and also on their personal development
Participate in relevant concept selections and create an environment of knowledge sharing
Be responsible for the budget & cost estimates of the team and also represent EACS in large for certain initiatives
Ensure that the Entertainment and Connected Services SW solutions and products are developed, managed and delivered in an optimal way.

Who are you!


In this role you will create an efficient and trustful day-to-day operation. You have proven experience as a leader and excel in demonstrating the Volvo Group values. It is important that you have an innovative and creative mind-set in order 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 unit, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.


We believe this is a position for a person that has the ability to work under demanding conditions and to create a successful working climate in these situations. As a person, you 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.

Required qualifications:
Master of Science in Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent
Several years of managerial experience from line or project management
Minimum 7 years of experience from SW development in heavy-vehicle or automotive industry within the area of connected services
Experience in agile methods

As Volvo leader & Group Manager you are expected to:
Have an open multi-brand and multi-cultural mindset
Have good communication skills
Have the ability to drive for results and to take own initiatives and drive certain actions on your own leadership and empowerment
Have excellent prioritization skills and ability to eliminate roadblocks
Be business and customer oriented
Have an inspiring leadership and find it rewarding to manage co-workers to perform their best
Have a leadership characterized by managerial courage, a high level of integrity, trust & fairness

If our entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and customer-focused mindset light your inner fire, we might be a great match! Feel free to apply here: http://gr.8job.eu/LEaEqmr1
If you have further questions, please contact: Smita Shree (Recruitment Partner) - smita.shree@consultant.volvo.com


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail.