Group Manager Entertainment and Apps

Group Manager Entertainment and Apps

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The section Connected Infotainment is responsible for developing Functions, System Solutions and Components within Driver Interaction and Infotainment in the following areas Bluetooth Telephony, Phone Integration, WiFi, In-Car Applications such as internet radio, internet navigation and internet audio books.

As a Group Manager you will lead the app team, and be involved in the entire process of developing new Car Applications. We create all the applications from scratch, with assistance from suppliers and developing music streams and maps. The application team consists of function owners, testers and developers and a Feature Team Leader. You will be responsible for budget and resources as well as for quality and control. Work takes place in close cooperation with several other groups within R&D, Marketing and Purchasing. We are developing the in car applications for several sites in Sweden, China and US.

Main responsibilities

* Ensure the technical development and documentation for function and systems e.g. SRD and FDR
* Identify and develop functional strategies and requirements on functional level
* Perform benchmark within technical area.
* Lead of the Technical Meeting for the Group - TMG
* Actively participate in the management team for "Connected infotainment"
* Competence development of the group and its employees
* Secure adequate development opportunities for the employees

Required qualifications

* M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering
* A genuine interest and engagement in management questions and development of personnel
* Good practical and theoretical understanding of agile SW development
* Experience of working in an international environment
* Experience of management
* Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken
* Documented experience of development working in the automobile industry, knowledge of Volvo Cars development process in general and the electrical development process or equivalent is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Structured, accurate and skilled to summaries and present status of your work
* Ability to independently plan, drive and follow up your work towards objectives
* Strong team player and relationship builder
* High communication skills
* Ability to show courage and build confidence
* Like to have fun at work

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group our mission is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car company and to make people's life less complicated". We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People that want to make a difference and create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Daniela Borquez by e-mail daniela.borquez@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than Feb 22th, 2017. Your application documents shall include CV and cover letter, written in English.