Product Owner

Location: Karlstad


We at Volvo Group are constantly moving and changing to be one step ahead in the technology journey. Within Volvo Group Trucks Technology, we are always adapting and pushing ourselves to be able to develop new breakthrough transport solutions. We strive to be more energy efficient, more sustainable, and safer for society. Our organization is built by engaged people and teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone, and this is where you fit right in.

Are you passionate for changes and innovations and want to be part of a paradigm shift in the development of transport and mobility solutions?
Now you have the possibility to join a stimulating and dynamic global work environment in an energetic professional agile team with strong teamwork.


Do you think it sounds interesting? Then this Product Owner role could be the job for you!’


About the role


As the Product Owner of Integration, Verification and Simulation team at the Vehicle Motion Management train, you will be part of the Agile Product Management team and will own the verification strategy for the Vehicle Motion Management product.


You will be able to create an impact in this position by leading the strategy development and implementation for virtual verification of vehicle motion management control systems, covering all layers of the SW architecture. Securing that our virtual verification systems and solutions are aligned between trains and organizations and are developed in line with applicable technology strategies according to our agreed processes, methods and tools. In this role you will collaborate across the organization to make sure that our virtual verification setup is prepared for the future. Along with this strategic part, some of your routine activities would be to:
Identify needs from stakeholders
Set and refine the verification strategy for the VMM train
Prioritize features in the teams’ backlog
Refine backlog items
Communicate with stakeholders such as Epic-owners, Development partners
Take part in agile ceremonies like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospective sessions, sprint reviews and backlog grooming sessions
Collaborate with the other product owners in your product group and in other product groups towards shared visions and goals

Who are you?


We believe you are a curious, experienced specialist with a passion for virtual test & verification. You are open-minded and understand the value of cooperation and collaboration. You are good at networking with other people; you like challenges and understand the value of having fun at work. As a leader you set the tone and path for the self-organizing teams to travel on. Therefore, it is important that you have an innovative and creative mind-set in order to inspire and challenge your organization and colleagues. You also have a true can-do attitude, a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets. In this role it is important that you understand how a successful virtual verification process contributes to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.


Your personality is your major reason for success, but we think a successful candidate must have the following skills/attributes/experience:
Master Degree in engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Physics or similar)
Extensive experience (at least 12 years) from virtual verification of vehicle motion related control systems
Proven leadership skills with ability to inspire, drive, motivate and coach team members
Knowledge of Software integration & verification
Knowledge of continuous integration
Experience from agile development
Experience from project management and project planning

Do you think it sounds interesting? Then write to us, we are happy to tell you more about who we are, what we do and the positions we have open.


Contact: Suresh Pandian, Hiring Manager- suresh.pandian@volvo.com


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