Team Manager - Power Electronics Hardware @Electric Drive

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
The newly created ART Power Electronics HW will deliver the power electronics for all derivatives of electric propulsions within Vehicle Propulsion. This includes the development of Electric Drive inverters, on-board chargers and DC/DCs in both concept and in industrialization phase. 

Do you share our belief in diversity and are ready to make a difference? Then the role as Team Manager for the group Power Conversion Design & Validation within the ART Power Electronics Hardware is the perfect challenge for you. You will lead a group that is responsible for developing in-house state-of-the-art power electronic solutions from on-board chargers to DC/DCs.

The group consists of two scrum teams driving the development of competitive power conversion solutions. We offer an exciting career opportunity right in the heart of electrification at Volvo Cars. We aspire to a company culture that inspires you to aim high. You do your best and have fun doing it! 

Your Contribution
We are now seeking a committed and collaborative colleague who wants to join us with the primary responsibility to inspire and lead our teams toward new challenges ahead. You and the team's focus is to advance the electric propulsion technology development. You ensure the work environment for the team and set objectives, do performance reviews and salary setting 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. 

Also, you contribute with a strong sense of customer focus and business acumen in management forums as well in co-operations with fellow colleagues, team members and suppliers. Your contribution is very important regarding the department's future business direction and results. 

Competence is Important
•    M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience 
•    Experience in Product Development
•    Documented leadership qualities and experiences 

Personality is Key
You are flexible and enjoy changes as you will be working in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.  You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business challenge. As a person, you also apply creative thinking to issues and analyze qualitative and quantitative research data. 

You are a self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably. You have an ability to lead through people, listen and coach. You are energetic and truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the cross-functional team. 

How to Learn More and Apply 
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 2 of September. For questions about the position please contact Niclas Bratt (Department Manager Power Electronics, 97700) at niclas.bratt@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com . Please note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via email.  

Union representatives 
Muhammed Arsalan (Akademikerna)
Güngör Kalfa (Unionen)
Leonel Diniz (Ledarna)