Product Manager Quality & Launch

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.

Vehicle Tophat Quality & Launch team is looking for a new Product Manager Quality & Launch to the team. The position is located at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. 
Vehicle Tophat Quality & Launch team is a shared service and stakeholder to the development teams on Product Stream Vehicle Tophat within R&D. 
About us 
The responsibilities of Quality & Launch are to strengthen the deliveries, with focus on quality assurance and launch of Vehicle Tophat products and functions, also manage quality issues from end customers. The team consists of employees situated in Gothenburg and in our plants worldwide.  
What you’ll do 
Are you passionate about leading a shared service team supporting the Solution through early program, launch of new cars and running production?
* You will support the R&D teams to prioritize and take data driven decisions by leading our shared service team Quality & Launch. 
* Prioritize our work together with Product Owner for Current Quality & Launch and Forward Quality and support the Solution and ART with Quality input prior to each increment. 
* Collaborate, communicate with and present status towards i.e.  - Solution and ART - prepare performance dialogue within the area Quality in development and Quality In field. 
* Stake holders i.e. - represent Tophat towards central Quality and in Current Car Quality Arena with responsibility for related quality concerns. 
* Contribute in and continuously develop our way of working. 

Who you are? 
We believe you share our passion for satisfied customers. You are curious and always eager to learn. You have a strong passion for leading team’s that have high stake holder focus. You are used to collaborate with others building trust and network. You have a structured way of working and are a self-motivator. 
Do you fit the profile? 
We believe the right candidate has a leadership experience in one or several areas of Program, Launch, Current Quality or Forward Quality. We see that you are a strong and confident leader. 
To succeed in the role… 
… you have good knowledge in and network within the development process for both hardware and software 
… you have good knowledge in and network within the current quality process i.e., aftermarket, plant.  
… you understand stakeholder input to prioritise urgent from less urgent issues before it reaches our team’s 
… you get positive energy and motivation from being part in escalated issue handling 
… you have knowledge within problem-solving methodology 
....you have a positive attitude, and you possess the courage to take the initiative and drive for progress. ....you need to be comfortable engaging with others and being service minded.  
Further, you are a great communicator comfortable speaking in front of other people, fluent in English, and able to create visual communication with a clear direction or message. 
We are looking for a great spirit that will bring in new ideas and competence to our team! 
How to learn more and apply 
For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: 
Michel Hoogendijk Manager, michel.hoogendijk@volvocars.com, +46-733-331640 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Jacob Hjalmarson at jacob.hjalmarson@volvocars.com.  

We want your application at the latest February 17, 2023, but selection will run continuously. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.