Team Manager - Software Engineering, Mobile App

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

What's in it for you?
Connected Experience is a unit within R&D which includes Connectivity Platform, Infotainment, Car Cloud and Remote Functions, Vehicle Data- & Diagnostics as well as HW and Mechatronics. 
The ART Car Cloud Platform & Remote Functions contribute to the overall connected experience of our customers. We build, provide, and operate a highly secure run-time ecosystem for functions and applications serving our connected cars, including the basis for our Volvo Cars mobile app which has revolutionized the industry. Every day we make life less complicated for hundreds of thousands of people by giving them remote access to the car from the comfort of their couch. With the app you can for instance start, heat and prepare the car for your trip by sending your destination to the car, either from your phone, tablet or your watch.
The team is primarily located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

We are looking for an experienced Team Manager for our Gothenburg Engineering team. You will be working with a group of skilled engineers who are currently engaged in development and roll-out of new remote car control functionality. 

What you’ll do
You’ll help the engineers in your team by removing obstacles and helping them grow. You’ll contribute to agile ways of working, through technical leadership, prioritization, and close collaboration with product managers, scrum masters, other teams and executives. You are a person that have adopted a lean agile mind-set, applied a servant leadership, have good communication skills and can collaborate well with Volvo Cars internal stakeholders.
The team’s tasks will span all the way from early concepts to rolling out large-scale and high-quality products. You will work with teams across the company, across the globe, across many functions, such as user experience, product management, and business development, and with external companies.

You and your skills
We are looking for an experienced software engineering manager, who have previously built and led software engineering teams. You have experience in people management, cross-functional collaboration, large-scale system design, and hands-on software development. You probably have a degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong people management, collaboration and communication skills are essential when working in a diverse and international setting. 

You would bring an inclusive, communicative, team oriented, customer focused mindset. You are curious and continuously searching for new ways to develop. You are results driven, self-starter and pro-active. You have a hands-on approach to problems where you learn by doing.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Carl Christensson at carl.christensson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter
Abhay Krishna Das at abhay.krishna.das@volvocars.com . We want your application at the latest August 30, 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.