Group Manager Battery Cell Technology - Electromobility
Göteborg, SE, 405 08
Transport is at the core of modern society. At Volvo Group Electromobility we’re driving the transition to sustainable solutions and securing a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. We develop and drive the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks & Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within the Volvo Group.
Our Energy Storage Engineering department plays a key role in this journey — from advanced engineering to product development and lifecycle management of energy storage systems. We’re now looking for a Group Manager – Battery Cell Technology to lead our expert team in building world-class knowledge and innovation in battery cell development.
Your future team
In this position, you will be part of the ESE section Management Team, dedicated to technology as well as empowering and developing our employees. We always use customer satisfaction as the ultimate performance measurement. We offer you an agile and approachable organization with skilled teams consisting of passionate people. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly and open-minded team on your side, always providing you the help needed to manage tasks you cannot imagine today.
What you will do
As Group Manager for the Battery Cell Technology Team, you will be responsible for scouting, characterizing, and selecting cells for our battery portfolio, as well as leading the series development of battery cells from concept phase to SOP. Together with your team, you will build world-class knowledge in battery cell technology while owning and driving our cell roadmap.
You own our cell roadmap, decide on advanced engineering projects and support cell selection and development in current series projects and product improvements. You will work closely with our storage system groups by selecting cells and balancing requirements. You are running a cross-functional network internally and work closely with our key suppliers.
Who are you?
You are excited to combine your leadership experience/potential with your deep knowledge of battery cells. You are an engaged and inspiring Manager, with focus on individual development, you form a high performing team. With a clear vision and pragmatic approach, you help your team set priorities, remove obstacles, and reach ambitious goals.
You thrive on innovation, challenge the status quo, and enjoy shaping new ways of working. You keep a close eye on emerging technologies and competitor trends, building strong networks with leading researchers and partners in cell development worldwide.
Requirements
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At least 5 years of experience with Lithium-ion battery cell series development within OEM
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Experienced in development of components with complex system integration
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Skilled in technical requirement setting and supplier management
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Strong cross-functional collaboration experience
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Proven experienced in technology roadmap and strategy development
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Knowledge of IP management
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Excellent communication skills
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PhD degree in Chemistry, Electro-Chemistry or Material Science is a merit.
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Managerial experience within automotive industry is a merit
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Fluent in English – verbal and written
Ready for the next move?
We look forward to your application! Please apply as soon as possible, and no later than October 12, as we will be reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. For data privacy reasons, we do not accept applications via email. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sandra Viklund, Talent Acquisition Partner, at sandra.viklund@volvo.com .
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
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