Product owner

About us:
Within EACS electronics we have the full responsibility of in-vehicle entertainment functions such as navigation, phone, radio / media, voice, among others. You find our products in trucks and busses. Our android based software applications are developed in house or by our partners.

We are seeking an experienced Product owner to join our EACS electronics team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving portfolio Epics, managing suppliers and taking ownership for functional requirements. You will play a pivotal role in defining Epics, their Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and ensuring successful implementation all the way to release. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge android-based software applications related to in-vehicle entertainment and connected services.




Key Responsibilities:
As the Proudct owner at EACS electronics, your responsibilities will include:
* Maximizing the value delivered by a team by ensuring that the team backlog is aligned with customer and stakeholder needs.
* Epic Definition: Work closely with the team to define Epics, their MVPs, Lean business cases, and feasibility assessments.
* Epic planning and Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and prioritize portfolio Epics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
* Implementation Facilitation: Take ownership of Epic implementation, guiding it from concept to release while ensuring that all milestones are met on time and within budget.
* Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and testers to achieve project goals.
* Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients, providing regular project updates.
* Partner Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partner relationships, ensuring great technical collaboration and project success together with our suppliers and partners.
* Functional Requirements: Create and maintain Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) for all variants, use cases, and legal requirements related to End user functions.
* Problem Resolution: Analyze problem reports originating from different areas within your domain and drive them through the complete lifecycle to resolution

Requirements and qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
* Previous experience working in a software development organization
* Prior experience in roles such as Project Management, Product Owner, Technical Writer/Business Analyst for software, Scrum Master, or Verification Leader.
* Knowledge of Agile and traditional project management principles and practices, with the ability to blend them effectively.
* Previous experience in in-vehicle entertainment or infotainment is a strong merit.
* Knowledge and previous experience from working with JIRA.
Coding skills



Personal Skills:
* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in both written and spoken English.
* Proven ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels, including executives.
* A strong drive to deliver results and meet objectives and commitments.
* Leadership skills in software development project management.
* Exceptional analytical, planning, and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage competing demands.
* Creative problem-solving approach, capable of maintaining a holistic view while focusing on details.
* Knowledge of software Requirements, Verification, and Validation methods.



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Join our dynamic team at Driver Interaction and Infotainment - Entertainment and Connected Services, and play a vital role in shaping the future of in-vehicle entertainment and connected services.

If you meet the qualifications and have a passion for delivering outstanding results in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be crucial in driving innovation and excellence in our software development projects.
For further questions, contact the hiring manager Mattias Levin at: mattias.levin@volvo.com