Vice President - Vehicle Motion and Thermal Management

Are you ready to make electrifying connections? Help us to design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of the Volvo Group Technology team, you’ll help us accelerate our journey by engineering exciting next-gen technologies with a global reach. Be part of our evolution as we strengthen our team. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact.


Shaping tomorrow’s technology


At Vehicle Technology, we are passionate about shaping tomorrow’s technology to create excellent sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions to make the world a better place for future generations. We provide innovative, safe and driver friendly solutions, we develop top quality services and we make our customer operations more efficient by using excellent data insights. We support the Volvo Group engineering community with cutting edge tools and methods


Roles and Responsibilities


We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Vehicle Motion and Thermal Management to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design and development of vehicle motion and thermal management systems, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards, and supporting the development of future technologies.


As a leader you will inspire and challenge people to be the best they can be. You are passionate about creating the right environment to enable your team to develop competencies and skills. You are a driving force and use experiences, feedback and best practices to constantly evolve and improve. Your key responsibilities will be:


As the Vice President for Vehicle motion and Thermal Managememt systems, you:
Manage the development and implementation of vehicle motion and thermal management systems across multiple programs, vehicle platforms and Volvo Group Brands.
Lead teams of engineers and managers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
Ensure all systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards, including design, development, and testing.
Supervise project timelines and budgets, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and suppliers, including sourcing and negotiation of contracts.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, supporting the development of new technologies and innovation.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute the strategic vision for the department, contributing to the overall success of the Volvo Group GTT organization.
You will be part of the Vehicle Technology Leadership Team and report to the SVP Vehicle Technology.



How to succeed


You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field. PhD preferred.
We believe significant experience in the automotive industry is important for this role, with preferably a focus on vehicle motion and/or thermal management systems. You have proven experience leading teams and managing complex projects to success. You also have demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex automotive software solutions.
In this senior leader position, you need excellent communication and leadership skills.
Also, the ability to work collaboratively and engage people across multiple teams and departments.


The location for the position is Gothenburg, Sweden. If you are based in another location, but your skills are a good fit, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. Relocation support can be provided if needed. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.


If you are a strategic thinker, innovative problem-solver, and experienced leader with a passion for automotive technology, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization and make a significant impact on the future of vehicle motion and thermal management systems.


Contacts: Mark Mohr, SVP – Vehicle Technology - +46 765534849


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