Group Manager Electric Propulsion Controls Function and Thermal

At Volvo Group Electromobility, we are engineering a sustainable future—driven by electrification, innovation, and timely execution. Our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable transport system demands not only cutting-edge technology, but also bold, visionary leadership. 
 
Join our dynamic team as Group Manager - Electric Propulsion Controls and Thermal within the System Complete department and make a significant impact. Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge electric propulsion control systems including thermal management strategies? We are looking for a visionary and technically skilled Group Manager to head our Electric Propulsion Controls Function and Thermal team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of electromobility and play a key role in the transition to sustainable transportation. Do you inspire and bring out the best of your highly competent team by promoting collaboration, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, don’t wait apply now! 
 
About us: 
The R&D resources for the three truck brands (Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, and Mack Trucks) as well as for other Volvo Group business units (Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Energy) are centralized into Volvo Group Trucks Technology. Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, and product planning, as well as aftermarket product support. 
The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete development of the lifecycle of our electric powertrains – from advanced engineering through product development into the maintenance phase. The Complete System department is responsible for the complete Electromobility system development and verification. 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. 
 
This is how you can make a difference: 
As Group Manager, you will lead and further develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers responsible for defining and further optimizing advanced control strategies for energy, power and thermal management as well as breaking down system functions into control requirements in the complete electric propulsion systems - incl. charging, power distribution, energy storage, propulsion and auxiliary power. Together with your team you will be managing daily deliveries, managing the interfaces to the components and to the vehicle controls organizations as well as defining the Electromobility controls functions roadmaps and platform solutions for the complete electric propulsion control system. You’ll be leading and further advancing the onboard and offboard intelligent control systems and thermal strategies that make tomorrow’s electric vehicles more efficient, more sustainable, and bring additional value to our customers’ Total Cost of Ownership.
You’ll closely collaborate with the other groups in the Complete Propulsion System section, the vehicle controls and E/E teams as well as the software development, integration and verification teams. 
We’re looking for a leader with deep technical roots in the advanced and predictive powertrain system controls domain, cross-disciplinary fluency, and a passion for clean energy. 
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, 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.  
Together, we will continue to grow and build state-of-the-art technology. You will be part of the Complete Electric Propulsion System and Platform section management team and report directly to the Director Complete Electric Propulsion System and Platform.  
 
What to bring: 
•    Multiple years of experience in the SOP development of advanced controls functions for electric powertrains.  
•    Deep knowledge about predictive onboard and offboard controls systems and architectures. 
•    Extensive experience within system and function design as well as the application of Model Based Systems Engineering methodology.
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience of leading senior experts as a manager. 
•    Experience in leading technical leaders. 
•    Excellent communication and presentation skillsets of complex technical topics to higher management levels and stakeholders.
•    Volvo Group or other experience from commercial vehicles. 
•    Demonstrated ability to balance a strategic, holistic end-to-end view with operational considerations. 
•    Engineering education, preferably a MSc.

Do you have any questions? You are welcome to contact: 
Eugenia Vranjancu, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, eugenia.vranjancu@volvo.com

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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. 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.