Lead Engineer

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Lead Engineer - Industrial Operations Digital
VCPC Factory, Skövde

Software development that makes a difference.
At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to be the leader in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative person who wants to be part of the journey through innovative thinking.

What’s in it for you?
This role is within our Industrial Operations Digital team, within the manufacturing sites cluster that supports our plants around the world. This position is at the VCPC Factory in Skövde, where we will build up a new organization to support our electrical engine manufacturing. 

What you will do:
You will be working closely with colleagues in the factory (engineering, operations & maintenance) to setup and coordinate the factory IT operations. This includes configuring and managing solutions with global product teams to enable factory devices, tools, and applications to work seamlessly. You will be coordinating the local Factory Support and report to the IT Site Manager for VCC Components. Next to that you will be supported by global specialists to harmonize local digital solutions to global standards.

Your Skills:
We believe you are user focused and passionate about solving problems, with an interest in software development/deployment and in staying up to date with new technologies. You have experience working with people management and leadership, as well as in collaborating successfully in global teams. You have a passion for agile ways of working especially in accordance too SAFe. You have a good understanding of IT delivery and the IT Landscape, as well as ITIL (Change/Incident/Problem Process). For this position you will need to be fluent in English and Swedish. 

Do you fit the profile?
As a person you have an always-on mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and are driven to push things through. You have a holistic view and think in in a pro-active way and to see the complete picture. You are a confident communicator, with energy for driving innovation. You are value oriented, flexible, open to new ideas and always looking for ways to improve! 

How to learn more and apply:
Does this sound like your new challenge? Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English via our recruiting system SuccessFactors by no later than the 14th October 2022. We do not accept applications through email due to GDPR. We recruit continuously and therefore advise you to send your application to us as soon as possible. For questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Peter Nagenius: peter.nagenius@volvocars.com and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Roza: roza.cizek@volvocars.com. 

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