Release Manager / SW Product Owner

Are you passionate about ensuring smooth and efficient software releases? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact? Westermo is looking for a dedicated and experienced Release Manager to join our team in Västerås, Sweden!
Westermo is a leading provider of industrial data communication solutions, ruggedized Ethernet switches, and routers. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the needs of our customers in various industries, including transportation, energy, and manufacturing. Our routers and switches are powered by our own Linux-based, leading-edge industrial network operating system - WeOS. Our software development teams continuously develop and improve the WeOS product in a Lean and Agile way. Our SW Program Management Team is now looking for a Release Manager/Product Owner- is that you?
In this role, you will act as a coordinator (or, as we say in Swedish; the spider in the web) in planning and managing software releases across multiple teams. You are in the driver's seat, and your job is to make sure that release processes and procedures are followed, risks are identified and mitigated, and monitor progress.
Some key aspects of this role:
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure successful releases
Continuously improve release processes to enhance efficiency and quality
Support the SW teams to work and deliver on the right things, according to the demands and priorities
Collaborate with Product Managers, domain experts, Product Project Managers, and SW teams to determine and accept the work according to our definition of done
Manage release activities, including communication about development status and quality
Remove obstacles and coach the teams to be as effective and efficient as possible

So, who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who'shad a similar coordinating/coaching/leading role before, and who understands the underlying process of release management. You have an Agile and Lean mindset when it comes to software development, and you are curious about new ideas, methods and innovations. You like to work with both people and technology, and you find team work essential to get things done.
Perhaps most important is that you are a good communicator with a coaching approach; meaning you focus on understanding others as well as explaining the problems, challenges and solutions.

Requirements:
Academic Degree in Computer Science or similar
Experience in working in an Agile way, in some leading/coordinating role
Communicative, with a coaching approach

Meritorious:
Knowledge in Computer Network Technologies
Skills in C programming
Knowledge in Linux and embedded development
Knowledge in Ethernet Products

What We Offer:
A dynamic and innovative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The chance to work with a highly talented and dedicated teams
A friendly, open culture where you get the opportunity to learn from skilled colleagues every day
An environment where "Sharing is caring" is a mantra, both internally and as an active member of the Open-Source Community

Basic information:
Location: Kopparlunden, Västerås
Job type: Full time
Employment contract: Permanent
Start date: As agreed
Last day to Apply: January 7th, 2025.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply today. For further information please contact:
Recruiting ManagerPeter Eriksson; peter.eriksson@westermo.com Elin Sandell, Recruiter at elin.sandell@westermo.com
About Westermo:
Welcome to a rapidly growing international company, thriving at the forefront of cutting edge technology. Westermo develops and manufactures advanced devices for industrial data communication, used in mission-critical installations and harsh industrial environments. The very robust and secure communication networks built with our products provide a high value for our customers.
We are focused on leveraging growth opportunities in our market and are devoted to delivering the world's best industrial networks. This is achieved through a very dynamic work environment where teamwork and loyalty are valued. Strong and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers are important to us. We have an open culture where we share knowledge, learn from one another and explore new ideas, allowing us to constantly improve.
Westermo is a leading provider of Industrial Data Communications equipment to the global market. Sales are conducted through our own offices in key markets in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide. Development and manufacturing take place in Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Westermo was founded in 1975 and today has over 480 employees with a turnover of around 1 Billion SEK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ependion, listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic stock exchange.