Team Manager for Core Computer in new SW centric Volvo car

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.

About our R&D - Core System Software  
In our part of the R&D, we code the base software on the Core Computer to refine computational power and to enable successful integration with applications. Our teams work in an agile manner organized according to SAFe to be able to quickly adjust to changing requirements.   
We work with an a-state-of-the-art embedded multiprocessor environment from Nvidia including hypervisors, Linux, QNX, Rust, and other modern technologies.   

We are looking for a Team Manager for our platform development teams  
Building the Core Computer is highly prioritized, and our department stands for a ramp-up where we will grow with several new development teams. You have a solid software background, and you have passed years of programming new code and still do yourself. You have a passion for embedded software systems and large-scale software development organizations. You seek to continuously improve your technical leadership with the purpose to make others grow and take responsibility for the team effort. You are communicative and can use suitable value argumentation in dialogue with stakeholders as well as when empowering our software developers.   

Role Specifics  
The team manager for Core System Platform is a part of the product creation process at Volvo Cars and requires deep knowledge of the embedded software development and Agile working methods.   
You are a servant leader with complete responsibility for the work environment, who continuously assist in aligning teams to long term strategies. The team manager challenges the team to continuously improve by facilitating real-time data transparency such as visualizations of KPIs, Quality Metrics, Test coverage, etc. You will stay updated and drive continuous improvements in tools, IT, flows, and ways of working. Most importantly you will safeguard long-term technical strategies in close collaborating with the product owners and system architects and will proactively work with competence development to assure the right skills within the team as well as recruiting and onboarding new members.  

Requirements  
We believe you are a former embedded software engineer who is motivated by challenging tasks in a complex and innovative environment. Needless to say- technology and teamwork is your real passion. You enjoy learning from others, as well as, sharing your knowledge with your colleagues. You are fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders. You are social, analytical, and problem-solver.  
M.Sc in Electrical and/or Computer Science, Software Engineering  
At least 8 years of experience from working with embedded software development, committing code as well as and handling requirement within software projects 
Experience from efficient SW test methods, including automated unit and integration testing  
Experience from working on embedded software in large-scaled agile software companies 


Meritorious  
Experience in secure development, network security and product management 
Experience within Automotive and from working in an international environment  


Interest and application  
We are curious what you think about the future. Would you like to know more about our R&D and the role?  

To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible since recruitment is ongoing.  
Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.  
As we use our channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.  
Hiring Manager: Fredrik Ivarsson  
Questions go to our responsible recruiter: tobias.schott@volvocars.com