Solution Architect for Scania Production

Scania is currently undergoing an exciting transformation from a traditional truck manufacturer to a provider of complete sustainable transport solutions. IT is a crucial part of this transformation as Scania’s success is depending on flexible and efficient IT solutions that support current and future business requirements.

In the next few years, we see exciting transformational projects driven by new business models and Industry 4.0. We shall also implement a new ERP system to modernize our system landscape and support the growing business demands, where building our manufacturing footprint in Asia and the manufacturing capacity for our electric powertrain are key projects. This will dramatically change how we conduct business and therefore we need a new awesome colleague to our team of solution architects.  

Our team

We are a team of eight solution architects that are responsible to define and recommend the right solution architecture for IT solutions to fulfill Scania's needs in the Production & Logistics area. We are responsible for creating & maintaining the Target and Reference views of P&L architecture and we play a vital role in moving the organization toward the set architectural direction. We are a diverse team, that comes from different backgrounds and experiences and like to work in an open atmosphere. Besides the team of Solution Architects, the group also consists of a team that works with Smart Factory and Digital Factory solutions such as Predictive Maintenance using IoT, virtual assembly training through VR glasses, etc.  

As a Solution Architect in this group, you will also have an opportunity to learn and contribute with new technologies and tools in this area that may become a part of the continuously evolving architectural landscape! 

What we offer

We offer an inspiring workplace, in a diverse team that is proud of our differences and that have great respect for the individual. With us, you have a great opportunity to shape your work and your future. We also offer you great career opportunities across TRATON Group. In addition to an exciting career, we offer flexible working hours, hybrid workplace and other benefits such as a company car that you can privately lease, performance bonuses, a pension plan, lunch at reduced prices and much more. If you live in the Stockholm area, we also offer a direct bus between Stockholm and Södertälje with Scania Jobexpress. 

You will

In this role, you will drive the overall architecture forward together with the rest of the architect team and the product teams within the department. You will primarily work within the Production domain and take responsibility to ensure that IT solutions are realized correctly and for the right lifespan. You will create and maintain an architectural vision and technical roadmap for your domain in connection with the overall architecture for P&L including the IT infrastructural perspective. One of your main responsibilities is to understand the current architecture of our existing landscape and support our product teams in their journey toward the target architecture. You will play a key role in facilitating the reuse of ideas, applications, components, and proven patterns within stakeholders and also across the enterprise by collaborating with other architects. You will also take a leading role in the creation and sharing of best practices, technical content and prepare and present the basis for architectural recommendations keeping the quality characteristics in mind. 

You have


• Worked in a strategic role in creating IT solutions for at least 5 years, with extensive experience in architecting technical solutions in a complex IT landscape.
• Experience in driving technical and organizational change of significant complexity as a part of a digital transformation journey in large organizations, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Modelling experience and can develop different views at different levels, from simple to complex depending on the need and audience.
• Great communication and presentation skills in English.  
• Knowledge in P&L systems such as ERP, MES and SCADA with a know-how of ISA95 standards and the impact of Industry 4.0 is an advantage.  

You are

For you to have fun and thrive in his position we believe you are a curious person who stays up to date on industry trends, modern technologies and is receptive to innovative ideas and influences. You have a pragmatic and positive mindset and enjoy networking & collaboration rather than working by yourself. You are a natural servant leader with excellent communication skills and a passion and understanding for agile culture and you ensure your team´s ability by developing a self-organized team through coaching, mentoring, and feedback. You bring enthusiasm and have the ability to see people and their possibilities. You will also create preconditions for the team and enable development of innovative and cost efficient solutions and services which maximize business value. Furthermore, you have the courage to challenge existing ways of working and be creative in how you test these ideas.  

Application 

Kindly apply with CV and Cover Letter as soon as possible, but no later than 2nd of December 2022, since selection and interviews will be held throughout the application period. Note that a background check might be conducted for this position. For more information about the role please contact David Chauca, Hiring Manager, +46767217683 or Anna Ekeroth, Talent Acquisition Consultant, +46739256682.   

 


Scania is a part of Traton Group and one of the world´s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications. Scania is also leading provider of industrial and marine engines. Service-related products account for a growing proportion of the company´s operations, assuring Scania customers of cost-effective transport solutions and maximum uptime. Scania also offers financial services.
Scania’s IT organisation is an integrated part of the company providing products and services to all business units worldwide. Based on deep Scania business knowledge and internal relations we balance in-house core competences and service production with services externally sourced and governed by us. We are around 1500 people and the majority is located in Sodertalje.