Product Architect - Vehicle Strategy Volvo FH/FM/FMX

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Position Description
Are you interested in working with the strategy and pre-studies for updates of Volvo FH/FM/FMX from the view of the complete product and in a wide range of vehicle updates? Do you have a passion for technology, product performance and customer success? Then this might be a perfect position for you so keep reading!
Who are we?
Within Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Strategy is a group, with the responsibility to manage the complete truck strategies over time and prepare projects. We are a team of highly skilled and senior experts who are setting the technical direction for our future Volvo FH, FM and FMX on a vehicle level. As a team member, you will be empowered to set the future vehicle updates into plans and road maps as well as lead pre-studies for new vehicle projects. 

What we can offer
Within Vehicle Strategy, you will get an important position with these main activities and responsibilities:
* Propose and define the technical road map for Volvo FH/FM/FMX from a vehicle perspective.

·     Secure balanced and high performing trucks in interaction with CAST, Vehicle Engineering, Technology streams, Strategic Product Planning and Volvo Trucks. 
* Visualization and communication of the road maps.
* Judge technical impact and effort for various product updates and propose optimizations and alternative or new updates.
* Lead Cross functional work in the early development phases to set requirements and technical direction for future trucks.
* Assure optimal technical vehicle concepts on truck level.
* Initiate advanced engineering studies to prepare evolution of the Volvo FH/FM/FMX
* Establish strong relations with Engineering departments, Strategic Product Planning, Brand Product Strategy, GTO and GTP.

Who are you?
You have a Master´s degree in Engineering, or equivalent, and at least ten years of experience of automotive development: experience from Product planning, Chassis or Electromobility is preferred. You have technical leadership experience as a project or line manager, including product ownership, and extensive knowledge in automotive development. Knowledge in working with planning, balancing, and managing pre-studies in early project phases is also part of your experience.
We believe that you can analyse and aggregate complex tasks and can lead a team that will work as bridge between our brand representatives and product planning to different engineering initiatives. This means that you can handle uncertainties and ambiguity while at the same time act as a leader, entrepreneur and be creative.
Is this you? Don´t hesitate to apply! 
For more information, contact
Hans-Fredrik Henrysson, 076 55 33 459, hans-fredrik.henrysson@volvo.com
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.