VDT Cross Functional Technical Leader for Cab Exterio

We are looking for someone that together with us at Volvo trucks would like to shape the world we live in and make an impact on future transport solutions. In this position you will be challenged to make full use of your communication and networking skills, in an agile context, while executing the Cab Exterior backlog.


Who are we and what we do
The position will be appointed within Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), Vehicle Engineering, Cab Engineering department in Gothenburg. We are a team consisting of Senior, Lead and Senior Principal Engineers, Scrum Master and other XFTLs and work all the way from advanced engineering, through detailed development work and up to product launch. Once the product is in the hands of our customers, we continue take full responsibility for our components as true product owners by monitoring the product performance out on the roads.
More specifically, our team is responsible for developing Cab exterior parts for the Volvo brand (FH, FM and FMX) and we take great pride in being the team that delivers components and systems that are visible on the roads all around the world.


Product portfolio consists of:
Cab side area, which includes for example instep, mudguards and storage
Frontlid and wiper panel, area just below the windshield
Upper front, area just above the windshield also known as globetrotter area

All areas include advanced plastic and metal engineering with the aim to give our products a premium look and world class quality.


What we offer
XFTL (Cross Functional Technical Leader) is a new name for a slightly changed role compared to a classical Project Manager. The role is still under development, so it offers both a possibility to drive product changes together with the team and other XFTLs within the department, as well as influencing the way we work. If you enjoy complexity and to find order you have found your place!
The VDT (Vehicle Development Team) that the Exterior XFTL will be part of consist of four engineering line managers, of which one is appointed VDT leader, other XFTLs and representants from other functions within Volvo.


Your responsibilities
The VDT XFTL leads a cross functional team securing Product Modification and Product Change deliveries of verified & validated components and systems.


The VDT XFTL has a delegated responsibility from the VDT Leader to:
Ensure the complete product delivery continuously over time, including quality, cost and feature
Support and communicate across organizational boundaries, in order to safeguard the complete VDT delivery
Break down high-level business needs and descriptions into Epics/Capabilities/Features together with other Business Owners, Stakeholders, Product Managers and Product Owners to a level where it can be further prioritized and distributed to agile teams and ARTs
Plan the right sequence of milestones and align these milestones with concerned parties in GTT/GTP/GTO

To meet product performance targets over time, the VDT XFTL needs to:
be a part of developing technical roadmaps for the Exterior product portfolio
understand product strategy and roadmaps that affect the VDT
perform risk management for the upcoming deliveries
govern the Exterior team backlog
support the engineer(s) in anchoring technical solutions with concerned VDT and Technology Sub-Streams
continuously developing the VDT Way of working

Who we are looking for
You are a person with a strong technical interest, and you take the necessary initiatives to reach the objectives. With your structured way of working, you help the team to be efficient and to adapt to the situation at hand. We also think you should have the ability to create and boost engagement, inclusion and motivation when working with others.


You need to have excellent abilities in developing good collaboration within our department and with our cross functional stakeholders. You are expected to have a holistic view and handle balancing of contradictory engineering and customer requirements.


Other qualifications:
Master’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Complete vehicle knowledge and understanding
Preferably have several years of product development management experience within Volvo GTT
Knowledge of agile methods, such as SAFE
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Experience with plastic engineering is meritorious
Experience from CAB engineering is meritorious

For more information please contact:
Group manager Cab Exterior and VDT Exterior leader
Ulrika Ohlsson, +46 (0)31- 32 34 400


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