Team Manager - Geometry & Innovation @Vehicle Propulsion

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.

Where You’ll Belong
Climate change is the ultimate safety test. Therefore, we at Volvo Cars are committed to going fully electric by 2030 and mastering the batteries is one of the main keys for us to success! Are you an innovative leader that wants to contribute? Then you should take the chance to join vehicle propulsion, the heart of electrification at Volvo Cars.

The role as Team Manager for Geometry & Innovation is a unique opportunity to take the step into our Strategy & Innovation department and contribute to future business direction. You will lead two teams of extremely competent and highly motivated co-workers, in a forward-thinking and dynamic work environment.

What You’ll do
Your primary responsibility will be to inspire and lead our teams towards new challenges ahead. Together with your team, your focus is to advance electric propulsion technology development. You ensure the work environment for the teams and set objectives, do performance reviews and salary settings for your team members. You also ensure competence development and recruitment to assure highly skilled individuals with the right competence in line with our long-term technical strategies.

You will also contribute with a strong sense of innovation culture and business acumen in management forums as well in co-operations with colleagues, team members and suppliers. 

Competence is Important
•    M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience
•    Experienced in Product Development
•    Leadership qualities
•    Beneficial - knowledge in e-mobility or battery technology
•    Driving license

Personality is Key
You enjoy working in a high pace and fast-changing business, which gives you additional drive and stimulates your sense of urgency. You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business challenge. You apply creative thinking, never hesitate to think outside the box and use data to efficiently bring you forward. 

You are a committed and collaborative colleague with the ability to create trust around you while influencing others. You have strong communication skills creating clarity and motivation for the teams around you. We also see that you have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach and you are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the engaged teams. 

We aspire to a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it!

How to Learn More and Apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter no later than 2022-01-28.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Caroline Kjellin (Department Manager Innovation and Strategy), caroline.kjellin@volvocars.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR and we would like your application written in English.