Product Owner - Trim & Glass

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.

Trim & Glass – Let’s introduce ourselves! 
The Department Side & Roof within the Vehicle Platform Unit at Engineering is looking for talented people to join the team. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate and make things happen. This may be an excellent opportunity for you to take on a new challenge! We are looking for an engaged team member to the Trim & Glass group.  

The group Trim & Glass Systems is responsible for the development of all glass around the car including trims and cappings, rails, antenna cover and lidar cover. The group consists of 23 engineers with a mix of nationalities, gender, and ages. The parts that the group is responsible for are developed at VCC, so-called build to print. The Trim & Glass area is a growing area including more and more functions, for example so-called smart glasses. 

We are now searching for a new dedicated leader who will work as a Product Owner for the group Trim & Glass Systems!


What you will do 
As a Product Owner, you will have the delegated product ownership for the Trim & Glass area and will work together with highly skilled people, both Design Engineers and Project Leaders. You will develop and communicate the product area vision and the roadmap. You will take responsibility for product performance, both functional and non-functional, ensuring that the product concept fulfils legal requirements and certification.  

Additionally, you will:  
Approve product deliveries, including validating that the delivery meets acceptance criteria 

Maintain a dialogue with all our stakeholders both for team intake and as a team ambassador 

Be part of a large internal network, collaborating with Procurement, SPM (Supplier Performance Management), Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and external suppliers 



What you will bring 
You are a strong leader with previous experience in project management and the ability to drive tasks towards goals and deliver on time. You motivate and create confidence in teams and possess strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively both inside and outside the department. You are structured and solution-oriented with a genuine interest in technology, always curious and seeking new knowledge, solutions and business opportunities. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you approach challenges with a positive mindset. You thrive in fast-changing and highly challenging environments, adapting quickly and embracing new circumstances to ensure successful outcomes.  

We also believe you have: 
Experience in working with product development 

Extensive knowledge and experience in polymer materials 

Extensive experience from project leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams 

The ability to act as a mentor in area of expertise 

A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant education 


And it’s a bonus if you have:  
Knowledge and experience from glass 



How to learn more and to apply 
We welcome you to apply in English by 11th of October the latest. Please apply through the provided link. Applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration.  
Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. We are committed to keeping you informed during the entire process. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to responsible recruiter Felicia Hartvig at felicia.hartvig@volvocars.com.