Strategy Leader Product Test

Are you ready to make electrifying connections? Help us to design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of the Volvo Group Technology team, you’ll help us accelerate our journey by engineering exciting next-gen technologies with a global reach. Be part of our evolution as we strengthen our team. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact.


Shaping tomorrow’s technology
At Vehicle Technology, we are passionate about shaping tomorrow’s technology to create excellent sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions to make the world a better place for future generations. We provide innovative, safe and driver-friendly solutions, we develop top quality services and we make our customer operations more efficient by using excellent data insights. We support the Volvo Group engineering community with cutting edge tools and methods.


We are Product Test, a part of Vehicle Software Factory
We test GTT's complete software deliveries and understand the full product, hardware and software.
We will continue to grow in capacity and responsibility in the coming years!
Electrification and CO2 challenges are keeping us busy, just like the need for improved effectiveness and efficiency in our software release flow. As part of GTTs Vehicle Software Factory, we are working globally with all sites and with our colleagues in the other engineering departments.


We are located in two sites: Bangalore and Gothenburg and we proudly take ownership of our software integration and testing responsibilities.


Your future role?
We are looking for a leader who can help us to drive the software verification strategy for the complete Software delivery of Vehicle Technology.
Software Development relies heavily on effective and efficient testing procedures and capabilities. We want to improve this as part of Vehicle Technologies CI/ CD pipeline. We want you to help to secure right balance between capabilities for SIL (Software in the Loop), HIL (Hardware in the Loop) and vehicle testing for all truck product classes.


You will heavily support your colleagues in Vehicle Software Factory, as well as in other value streams of Vehicle Technology. We need you to play an active role in developing our Global Technology Area and shape our common vision of Product Test.


Who are You?
We believe that it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. You are ready to challenge your team, your peers and the Product Test management team, and you feel comfortable in being challenged. You face change with curiosity and are willing to look forward.


A positive mindset and “can do attitude” characterizes your personal profile. You understand that being accountable means driving activities inside as well as outside your own organization. You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. Being comfortable in taking difficult decisions and standing up for the values of our company is a quality you possess.


Requirements:
University/Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechatronics or Software Engineering


Proven track record of software testing, preferably in both, hands-on and strategic positions


Experience within the area of testing complete system deliveries


Leadership experience from line or project management


Experience in agile ways of working



Additionally, we highly value experience in software integration!


What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy working together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment, which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.


The location for the position is Gothenburg, Sweden. If you are based in another location, but your skills are a good fit, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. Relocation support can be provided if needed.


Do you have the curiosity and drive to take on new possibilities?
Are you able to create a climate of cross functional collaboration where everyone is accountable and proud of the products and solutions?
If yes - then we are hoping for you to join our team! Apply here!


Due to summer vacations, all interviews will be held from week 34. Please do not expect any communication earlier than this. We look forward to receiving your application!


For additional information, contact:
Karsten Heinig, Global Technology Manager, karsten.heinig@volvo.com


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.