Manufacturing Strategy Manager

Our world is a world of change.


Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company and we believe in the advantage of diversity and together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone.


We believe in a sustainable future and with the global Transport industry as our arena, we work together with our customers to turn this belief into reality for people everywhere. That is our purpose, and we live and breathe it, every day.


Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) encompasses the production of state-of-the-art products for the truck brands of the Volvo Group. Within GTO you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead.


We are now looking for a Manufacturing Strategy Manager (MSM) SW&EE Technology team.


GTO SW&EE Technology team consists of 17 highly engaged colleagues (14 males and 3 females) situated in Sweden, France and Belgium. Our target is to secure and develop the manufacturing process globally within Embedded Software and Electrical covering Europe, Asia and America.


We define and drive strategies for both products and processes to improve the quality, efficiency and flexibility. We are also responsible to secure IT- System needs, hardware/equipment development and to develop/support the growing competence needs ahead. Our focus is both on existing product and processes and on Industry4.0 and the new technologies related to Electromobility, Connectivity and Vehicle Automation.


As an MSM you will have a global role and work in a multibrand and multicultural environment, you will be part of a global team responsible for defining, developing and implementing GTO strategies and visions within the Embedded Software Area.


To enable future technology transfers you will also be responsible forstarting/supporting Technology development initiatives both within GTT and GTO.


You will be part of a global and multicultural team where trust, curiosity and performance are important cornerstones.


Mission
To be the GTO primary interface towards GTT in the Agile structure covering the ESW area.
To be actively involved in the early phases of product technology development including Advanced Engineering projects and development of Product roadmaps.
To secure global alignment of product technology and process roadmaps across the GT Oregions, mainly the North America Manufacturing, Europe and Brazil Manufacturing and International Manufacturing.
To support GTO project managers in the creation and implementation of project prerequisites and driving requirements.
To working close cooperation with the Manufacturing Technology Managers and Specialists, supporting them in the development of new technologies and process visions.

Main activities and responsibilities
Drive the development of GTO product-related strategies (e.g. Physical Modules, Marriage Points, SWDL, Calibration).
Early phases and Advanced Engineering initiatives.
Concept evaluation and selection.
Support the development of the Product Platform by representing GTO in the creation oft he Product strategies and roadmaps.
Define and develop project prerequisites and driving requirements.
Represent GTO in the Sub Technology structures.
Anchoring of product concepts with regard to process with the three regions.
Provide input to technology roadmap based on identified business potentials.
Provide technical solutions according to technology roadmap.
Secure System and Tools requirements in early phases.

Experience and competence
Engineering University degree or equivalent
Proven knowledge in Truck Electrical Architecture and the ESW topology
Proven leadership and networking experience in a multi-cultural environment
You have experience from driving change in a global environment
Manufacturing experience
Project Management experience
Experience in VPS tools and practice
As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required

Personal Skills
As a Manufacturing Strategy Manager you are expected to be skilled in driving networks and work in teams. You take responsibility are creative, autonomous and innovative. You have good communication skills and are generous and share knowledge.
You should have a drive to develop yourself and your surrounding within your area of expertise.


Application screening will start immediately; we look forward to receiving your applicationas soon as possible.


For further information, please contact:
Henrik Zackrisson, Manager SW&EE Product and Process Strategies,+46739029650
Åsa Brunger Sjöbeck, HR representative, +46765533729