Senior Director - Solution Support, Safe Vehicle Automation (SVA)

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.

We imagine that our friends, families, and children are transported in a personal, sustainable, and safe way. What we build is a self-driving, fully electric, connected, and super safe Volvo Car that will save millions of lives. Still, there is a lot we need to build to realize this vision of ours. We are facing an important step in our journey of building the new software-centric platform SPA2, where AD/ADAS is critical for our success. 

About our R&D – Safe Vehicle Automation, Solution Support 
Our team in Solution Support consists of around 15 experienced leaders with a variety of tasks. Our overall mission is to optimize the use of the new platform SPA2 for Autonomous Drive and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems by delivering world-class Pilot Assist and a remarkable Autonomous Driving customer experience. Our objective in Solution Support is to add focus on continuously improving business operations and customer satisfaction. We are responsible for driving initiatives across the solution and drive coordination of our technical solutions with external partners such as Polestar Geely, Lotus LEVC, and Zenseact. We are taking the lead in setting the strategic business plan/roadmap for our solution, driving the launch plan, and hold interface to Plants NML´s and VPLs. We create clarity around how our products are perceived by our customers and collect defects from customers and drive resolution. 

We are looking for:
* You will part of SVA leadership team and will have an important role in our ability to deliver as a Solution.  
* As a leader for this team, you work close to the Solution Team and the different Departments/Arts to lead your areas, but also to understand and define where additional support is required. It will be your responsibility to lead aligned with the vision, although the different tasks may not overlap with each other.
* You such as the purpose of the team will is work be pro-actively and in closing the collaborations with the other departments to work out the best support needed, in order to have a well-working Solution on high-level.
* Release management and support will also be integrated and become a vital part within the organization. Release management is newly formed at solution level and will be one of the first strategic directions defined by the new Senior Director.


As a leader, you must be good at leading experienced colleagues and leaders in their own rights, finding a common agenda and vision,  although the different tasks may not overlap with each other. As a person, you are leaning forward, collaborative, pro-active, and want to contribute to a larger purpose. You will be part of the department leadership team and will have an important role in our ability to deliver as a Solution.

Is this you?
Does this sound like your next challenge? If so, please register your profile and attach your application documents (CV and Cover letter) via our system as soon as possible. For any additional questions regarding the position please contact senior recruiter Craig Schlebusch at craig.schlebusch@volvocars.com