Software product development process and organization evaluation

Objective
This mast thesis evaluate the way Volvo Group Connected Solutions AB is organized and how the product development process is structured and implemented.
Background
Volvo Group Connected Solutions AB (VGCS) was founded in 2018 and has grown rapidly since then. At VGCS we ensure the connectivity for products from all Volvo group brands and develop services to maximize the value of the connected assets. Our software development must be in sync with the product development and releases of our stakeholders.
Over time our processes have gone from project oriented to product centric, agile using SAFe and adapting DevOps principles. The way of working is continuously evolved to increase quality and performance. Your evaluation of practices versus theory from the academic is yet another step to ensure quality and performance.
Student background
This master thesis is directed to students with theoretical knowledge and personal interest in organizational theory and process development. It’s suitable for two students to cooperate and discuss the results. Time frame is somewhat open, suggested start as soon as possible and end by June 2023.
As an applicant to this thesis you should preferable have a minor or major degree in organizational theory and/or business process development or similar from either a university faculty of business or technology. It’s preferable with knowledge and/or experience from organizational theory of software development companies and software development processes. English is required while Swedish is a merit.
Possible method
The thesis project includes three parts
A theoretical analysis phase where the As-Is situation is analyzed and documented based on organizational charts and process diagrams.
An empirical analysis phase through interviews with several stakeholders in different roles within the organization.
An analysis phase where the formal and informal organizational aspects as well as the formal and informal way of working is compared with the documented As-Is situation.
A conclusion phase where one or several potential and appropriate To-Be situations are described.

Contact
Jörgen Wahlund, Director Product Portfolio and Planning, jorgen.wahlund@volvo.com


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