Group Manager Simulation - Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Welcome to the team!


At Volvo Autonomous Solutions our purpose is to create safe automation solutions helping our customers reach sustainability and productivity goals. We are driven by the vision that our innovations will contribute to a society that we want to live in, as well as meet and exceed expectations from customers.


Data driven software development with shorter and faster feedback loops are key in reaching that vision. The Simulation group develops and operates state-of-the-art simulation environments in software and hardware, to enable development, verification, and validation of world-class heavy-duty autonomous functionality. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious technology area with disruptive technology, scale-up momentum, and the global business leading Volvo Group.


How you will make an impact 

As Group Manager Simulations, you are responsible for leading and inspiring people as well as ensuring successful deliveries of simulation solutions. The technology area is very expansive and fast evolving.


The group consists of three agile teams, focusing on Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop and Cloud-in-the-Loop simulations. Each team has an uttermost level of expertise amongst its engineers, and we are proud to represent a broad diversity. As Group Manager your job is to coach, support and lead your direct reports, to unleash everyone’s full potential. You are also on a mission to recruit new talents as we are scaling up.

Together with the teams, you are accountable for the simulation environments that allow development teams to test their integrated solution ever closer to the physical vehicle: from single-vehicle software simulation in a cutting edge, realistic 3D environment, through full fleet simulations in the cloud, and all the way to hardware simulation based on the actual production vehicle specifications.

With a strong move towards testing in a virtual environment to allow faster iterations and increase safety, by enabling a greater range of test cases than physical testing allows, your area is really at the heart of what we do here at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. You will support your team in collaboration with other development and verification teams and provide the absolute best user experience one can imagine!

You are also greatly influencing the vision and strategy of the Global Technology Area Infrastructure, being a key member of the management team. Together we find the optimal balance between existing Volvo processes and tools, and state-of-the-art solutions on the open market as well as strategic partners. You are encouraged to dream big, dare to fail, and always invest time in personal development.

Who are you?

We believe it is the right mindset and attitude that will make a difference within our organization. We would like you to have experience in leadership roles with a strong drive for developing and motivating people and teams. As this job is all about collaboration, we believe you are a good listener and communicator and that it is easy for you to connect with other people.

Our working environment is highly international, and hence you need to be proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Knowledge and experience in simulation (automotive or otherwise) and agile methodology are meritorious. However, we believe your leadership skills, potential, personality, and ability to understand new contexts quickly and efficiently are more important than having the domain skills today.

Are we a perfect match?

If you are as eager to embark on this exciting leadership journey as we are to get to work with you then do not hesitate to reach out! We will continuously meet with candidates and are looking forward to receiving your application.

If you have questions, please contact recruiting manager:
Peter Härslätt, Global Technology Manager Infrastructure, peter.harslatt@volvo.com
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