Manager User Experience and Human Machine Interface

In the Volvo Construction Equipment Advanced Engineering & Core Technology organization (AE&CT) we are driven by the purpose to develop world leading solutions that can be shared in an efficient way between different products. The construction business is rapidly changing towards new sustainable and efficient solutions within areas such as automation, electro-mobility and connectivity. One of the overall targets for the Volvo Group is >50% revenues from services and solutions by 2030. The Operator Systems and Connectivity (OSC) function has a major role in this technology shift by developing world class operator environment and on-board solutions enabling this in our machine platforms.


We are now looking for a talented leader for the role Manager User Experience (UX) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) to join us on this exciting journey and contribute to our important work.


The UX and HMI department will be globally responsible to deliver a complete user experience solution for all the product platforms in Volvo CE. This will include complete UX (User eXperience) from UX research, UX design, UX guidelines through cognitive-, physical- and environmental ergonomics to HMI common application software development so that in the end we can deliver fully operational UX platform. This means that you will lead a mixed team of UX specialists and software developers. The development will apply to all operator platforms from the cab on the machine through remote operator stations for tele-op and autonomous solutions. The development will be driven in close cooperation with other stakeholders within Volvo organization as well as outside of it.


As a leader you have the ability to empower your team members and to give them trust and challenge them to grow and take on responsibility. You are a good communicator and convey an inspiring vision for the future and create engagement and unity towards common goals. You care about the team members and invest time and energy in their individual development.


You understand the business and have the ability to see the bigger picture and long term needs.
You also have a natural way of building strong relationships with internal and external partners to create long term win-win collaborations.


Main tasks/ Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain quality assured solutions for UX and HMI based on stakeholder needs
Drive synergies and commonality for UX and HMI across the Volvo Group and Construction Product Platforms
Develop and execute CAST Technical Solutions to satisfy the need for modularity and reuse in our designs
In cooperation with key stakeholders, establish and drive execution of technology road maps and front loading of Advanced Engineering activities for UX and HMI
To manage the interface with partners and suppliers
Recruiting, retaining and developing highly skilled employees in the UX and HMI competence area to build a strong and competent team
Competence strategy and planning to support VCE long term needs related to UX and HMI
To build strong cooperation with engineering companies for external resources and with internal partners in Volvo CE such as Bangalore and Wroclaw tech centre
Safeguard product safety and compliance with Functional Safety standards and regulatory compliance for the functions in the UX and HMI area
Drive Continuous improvements of methods, tools and processes within the UX and HMI area

Knowledge and experience:
M.Sc, B.Sc or similar in relevant field of Engineering
Industry experience of UX and software development
Knowledge in software development processes and methods
Leadership experience leading people
Good communication skills verbally and written
Fully proficient in spoken and written English



Hope you are ready to be a part of our exciting journey.
We look forward to your application!