Product Manager @ Electric Drive SW

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

We´re looking for a Product Manager @ Electric Drive SW
At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make sure people can move in a sustainable way, then we have the job for you.

The Electric Drive Controls are building an innovated and robust SW platform for the next generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles. Our mission is to create a reliable, fast, and secure electric drive system to enable the next generation of state-of-the-art electric vehicles.

As a Product Manager (PM), you own and decide upon priorities in the Program Backlog from a business perspective as well as developing the program Vision and Roadmap.
You design product solutions while work closely with architects and platform owners to ensure that our technology approaches move us closer to being a leading, modern software development operation. You will work with stakeholders, customers, other Agile Release Trains, and the Solution Train to understand needs, split Capabilities and Epics to define and prioritize Features and Program Enablers for the Electric Drive ART.

Let us describe the challenge we offer
We are now seeking a committed and collaborative colleague who wants to join us with the primary responsibility to lead our teams towards new challenges ahead. You and the teams focus are to advance the electric propulsion technology development.

The Product Manager maximizes the overall product value by deciding upon priorities in the Program Backlog from a business perspective. He/she also develops the program Vision and Roadmap. 
Also, you contribute with a strong sense of customer focus and business acumen in management forums as well in co-operations with fellow colleagues, team members and suppliers. Your contribution is very important regarding the departments future business direction and results.

You and your skills
The person we are looking for is flexible and enjoys changes as you will be working in a intellectually challenging environment. You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business challenge. As a person you also apply creative thinking to issues and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data.
You are a self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably. You have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach and you are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the cross-functional team. 

* M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience
* Experienced in Product Development and our product creation process VPDS
* Documented leadership qualities and experiences
* Driving license


We aspire a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it! 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 20 of February. For questions about the position please contact Isak Öberg (Senior Director Electric Propulsion SW Platform and Electric Drive Controls, 97600) at isak.oberg@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. Please note that we will not take applications via email.

Union representatives
Muhammed Arsalan (Akademikerna)
Güngör Kalfa (Unionen)
Leonel Diniz (Ledarna)