Head of Platforms Chapter

Head of Platforms Chapter


The shift is here. Are you in?


Volvo Group is at the forefront of the greatest shift in the history of transport and infrastructure. With us, tomorrow is today. We need a passionate, progressive Platforms expert to lead our team of like-minded people in developing innovative software solutions that will make a real difference. At Volvo we don’t just shift an industry, we shift society, hearts and minds. Are you in?


Tomorrow’s vehicles and construction equipment are electric, connected and autonomous, increasing safety and reducing the environmental footprint. With more than 1 million connected vehicles, Volvo Group is at the forefront of this evolution. Our ambition for 2030 is to be 100% safe, fossil-free and more productive, and to have 50% of revenues coming from areas other than our physical products. Working with some of the sharpest and most creative people in our field, we are determined to leave a better society for the next generation.


Drive our digital transformation
We are on an exciting journey within Volvo Group Digital & IT. Digital Delivery is a new function within the Volvo Group Digital & IT that aims to identify and execute on new digital initiatives and modernize existing solutions across the Volvo Group brands. With a new product-centric operating model and modern technology architecture we create digital products that are profitable, scalable and differentiated. We use a cross functional approach to work on product design and deliveries that improves business performance and creates value for the entire Volvo Group. Here you will lead a team of software engineers who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead.


What you will do
As the Head of Platforms Chapter you are responsible for the global strategy for all platforms in Digital Delivery. You will establish and develop the Platforms chapter globally by setting the direction, goals and common ways of working across the chapter through introducing leading methods and best practices.


As a leader you will inspire and challenge people to be the best they can be. You are passionate about creating the right environment to enable your team to develop competencies and skills. You are a driving force in the continued digital shift and use experiences, feedback and best practices to constantly evolve and improve. You share your technical knowledge within the chapter and across the Volvo Group and actively stay updated on innovations and trends – fostering an outside-in perspective.


Key responsibilities:
Develop and execute global Platforms strategy
Develop and execute global competence strategy for Platforms
Manage capacity planning, ensuring short and long-term competence and capacity of the Platforms software engineers
Lead, support and develop the team of Platforms Chapter Area Leads
Secure external input and best practice sharing in the community
Secure agile ways of working

You will be part of the Software Engineering Leadership Team and report to the Vice President and Head of Software Engineering. Your team consists of Platforms Chapter Area Leads who lead several teams of Platforms engineers.


Who are you?
You are a passionate, professional and progressive leader with eyes on the horizon and feet on the ground. You bring several years of leadership experience in the software development industry and have a high level of expertise in Platforms. You enjoy building and motivating high performing teams and actively participating in strategy and execution. You create commitment around shared visions and objectives and act as a role model for your team as we develop the Platforms community globally.


You have a relevant university degree or similar and an excellent proficiency in English. Networking in a global multi-cultural organization across all the Volvo Group brands comes naturally. You have the courage to challenge and take evaluated risks when necessary and you find energy in working in a changing environment as you contribute to driving the global shift in the transport and infrastructure industry.


Shape the world you want to live in
With us you have the possibility to work on complex problems, leveraging new and emerging technologies to drive the transformation of an industry at global scale – and have a positive impact on society at large. We value flexibility and work-life balance and believe in an open dialogue, feedback and transparent communication. By joining us you will contribute to shaping future innovations and advancing existing breakthroughs.


Working at Volvo Group
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of trust, passion, high performance, change and customer success.


A career at Volvo Group means working in a supportive and inclusive environment that lets you thrive, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. Being part of a global brand, you have opportunities to travel and work with great people around the world. We are close to 100,000 people united by a culture of care, inclusion and empowerment where each one of us can give their best, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, abilities or background. At Volvo Group Digital & IT we are around 5,000 colleagues located in more than 30 countries with major R&D sites in China, India, Poland, France, USA, Brazil and Sweden.


Location of position
This job position can be located anywhere, with a preferred location in Bangalore (India), Wroclaw (Poland), Gothenburg (Sweden), Curitiba (Brazil), Tianjin (China), Greensboro (USA) and Lyon (France). If you are based in another location, but your skills are a good fit, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. Relocation support can be provided if needed.