Manager Battery Cell Technology

Take the opportunity to join the transition into sustainable transport with the leader in sustainable transportation and change the world.


This is us, your new colleagues at Electromobility


The Electromobility Department is responsible for developing electromobility solutions and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. This organization develop and drives the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks & Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within the Volvo Group. Electromobility is a growing organization in place to shape the future!
The importance of electromobility is growing every day and a key component within the electrified powertrain is the Energy Storage System (ESS). At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the ESS, from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase.


We now recruiting a Manager for Battery Cell Technology


In this position, you will be part of the ESS section Management team, an organization dedicated to technology as well as empowering and developing our employees. We always use customer satisfaction as the ultimate performance measurement.
You will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled teams consisting of passionate people. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly and open-minded team on your side, always providing you the help needed to manage tasks you cannot imagine today.


Responsibilities / Main tasks


As Manager for the Battery Cell technology Team you will be responsible for the scouting, characterization and selection of cells for our different batteries. Your team of specialists and you are responsible to build world class knowledge of battery cell technology, characterization, modelling and simulation. You own our cell roadmap, decide on research and AE projects and support cell selection and development in current series projects and product improvements. You will work closely with our storage system groups by selecting cells and balancing requirements. You are running a cross-functional network internally and work closely with our key suppliers. You have a good view of our competitors and future technology development in cell design and manufacturing. You enjoy being in the forefront of technology and create a large network with the best players In cell development and research globally. You are open and positive and like to lead technology and people. With us, you need to be a team player and an accessible Manager who leads and, with focus on individual development, forms a high performing team. You like to develop new ways to work.


Qualifications


Education
MSc degree in Physics, chemistry, Electro-chemistry or Material Science. PhD is a merit.
Professional Experiences
At least 6 years of experience of battery cell development within OEM or supplier product development.
At least 2 years of managerial experience within automotive industry
Experience from development of components with complex system integration
Experience from OEM or Battery Cell Supplier development processes
Experience in requirement setting and supplier management
Experience in managing cross-functional work
Experience from research projects with universities and research instates
Experience in roadmap setting and technology strategy
Experience from IP management



Personal Competencies
Give energy to the teams and individuals through an inspiring leadership
Communicate effectively and an ability to address people and groups at different level in the organization
Effectively drive changes to grow the abilities to excel in products, way of working and technical knowledge
Collaboration with peers in and outside your own organization
Agile leadership, be able to paint the big picture, identify the objectives, set priorities and support the teams and individuals by removing obstacles.
Drive for results, challenging the current normal
Managerial Courage
Fluent in English - verbal and written



Personal attributes
Passion for leading technology and people
Innovative with a positive attitude
Good in stakeholder management
Ability to take decisions based upon facts and engineering judgement.
Engaging & inspiring – drive for results and performance excellence in teams
Confident – believe in own ability to influence positive outcome
Look for opportunities and welcome new ways of doing things
Structured and creative
Passionate / curious about networking across all functions / countries to drive for best possible results
Perseverance
Ability to effectively and in a pragmatic way solve problems without getting stuck in details Flexible / prestige less mindset



Does this sound like your next challenge?
Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will be held continuously.


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