Director System Engg, Proj&Quality Mgmt
Bangalore, IN, 562122
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Volvo Groups’ Electromobility organization has grown immensely, and we are now adapting to take the next leap by transforming the business. We are determined that a foundational and operational model change is necessary, and we are expanding with a line of directors to help us drive and accelerate our journey.
Join our dynamic team as a Director, System Engg, Project & Quality Mgmt within the GTT Electromobility Bangalore RnD Centre and make a significant impact. Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion to drive a sustainable future? Do you inspire and bring out the best of your teams by promoting collaboration and understanding in the workplace, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of making this change happening in our industry! The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete development lifecycle of our electric powertrains – from advanced engineering through product development into the maintenance phase. The function has a truly purpose-driven leadership and together we drive Electromobility transition based on cutting-edge engineering and state-of-the-art research within the Volvo Group. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. We make our customers, the planet and our future generations win.
Who are you?
We seek a well-established leader with a proven track record working in a global environment, pushing the boundaries to get more value. You thrive on teamwork, leveraging your skills to influence and empower others constructively and collaboratively. As a strategic thinker, you excel in environments where solutions aren't readily available. Using great communication skills on all levels, you are also a natural speaking partner, fostering networks and building trust through courage and integrity.
As the Director, System Engg, Project & Quality Mgmt, you will be responsible for developing the team and enhancing capability and capacity to deliver various programs within Electromobility. You will oversee a team of engineers divided into different groups specializing in System engineering, Project & Quality Mgmt., Geometry and Verification
What’s in it for you?
Based on Electromobility Operating Model and the strategy for the Bangalore R&D Centre, we are transitioning the organization to a competency-based structure. The mission of this role is to establish an organization capable of delivering successful outcomes and performing at a high level in the new setup, where Bangalore becomes an R&D centre leveraging local competence/expertise and local context uniqueness.
You will be responsible for developing the team, enhancing capability and capacity to deliver various programs within Electromobility. This entails building competence in the three pillars: core, application, and strategic competence areas and being accountable for the deliveries. Proactive risk management, anticipation of changes, and adoption of best practices are essential for success.
Your leadership expertise will play a pivotal role in driving the cultural shift essential for fostering innovation and transformation. With a passion for leading change and empowering leaders, coupled with a customer-centric mindset, you have a track record of transforming good teams into exceptional ones. We believe you have a can-do attitude and a results-oriented mindset, enabling you to tackle challenging assignments successfully. We have a feeling that you have a true passion about Electromobility as a technology domain and what it can do to transform the transportation industry.
Ready for the next move?
Together, we will continue to grow and build state-of-the-art technology. You will be part of the Electromobility Bangalore RnD Centre leadership team and report to VP Electromobility Bangalore RnD Centre.
To be able to do this you need to:
• Lead and inspire others through strategic focus and reasoning, while improving the delivery quality & efficiency.
• Excel as a skilled team builder, leveraging the strengths of the team and harness the full potential of the team to achieve maximum impact.
• Communicate the Electromobility Bangalore RnD strategy and business reality into actionable opportunities.
• Actively participate in all relevant decisions fora and especially securing strategic arguments, ensuring that roadmap consequences are well understood.
• Balancing the Capacity with the workload, Budgeting & Infrastructure impacting the team.
• Attract, develop, and retain professionals to also secure competences for future demands.
• Excel in Stake-holder management and system thinking approach towards problem solving
What to bring:
• Master’s in electrical/ Electronics/Mechatronics / Software related disciplines
• Minimum 20 years of experience in electromobility and product development lifecycle management
• Experienced in leading leaders and working with global organizations, with a strong passion for fostering people development and team growth
• Proven Experience of delivering programs involving System Engineering, GA/GAE and System/HW verification
• Proven Experience of delivering projects in a program and Securing quality culture across the organization
• Demonstrated ability to balance a strategic, holistic end-to-end view with operational considerations
• Possesses strong personal credibility, integrity, and creativity
• Excellent collaboration skills across the entire value chain and stakeholder management
What we can offer:
We offer you the possibility to be part of our transformation journey, helping the Volvo Group, as the market leader, to change the world of transportation. You will be working with the forefront of technology in perhaps the most exciting technical transformation of our time. We offer you the possibility to join a vibrant organization, full of brilliant people. You will get the chance to influence the way of working and help us grow and mature. You will experience a warm atmosphere full of expectations and be working with highly skilled team members and empowering management.
Please do not wait with your application, interviews will be conducted continuously.
Last day for application is: 24th Apr 2025
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
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