Group Manager Lab Operations, Electromobility

Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of making this change happen in our industry! The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete development of the lifecycle of our electric powertrains. The function has a truly purpose-driven leadership and together we drive this transition based on cutting-edge engineering and state-of-the-art research within the Volvo Group. We are looking for a Group Manager for Lab Operation. 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. 

 What you will do 

The Lab Operations team is responsible for the Traction Voltage Lab operation as well as ensuring the smooth and running operations and utilization of the complete Electromobility Sustainability Laboratory operations. 

The team that is being built currently consists of 5 dedicated engineers working with lab operation, logistics, maintenance, and planning. 
 
The Group Manager for Lab Operation is a challenging position where your ability to structure, run and operate a world class electrical propulsion lab with safety as a foundation will come into good use. 

As a manager you are expected to build a strong, supportive and purpose-driven team with a solid understanding of lab operation as well as ensuring swift action to enable a continuous test-flow of electric motor drive systems, battery test, traction voltage systems and hardware-in-the-loop test rigs.  

To succeed in this role, you will have to network and drive collaboration across Electromobility and across Volvo Group.  
 

Who are you 

We believe that you are a structured and people-oriented leader with a strong background in test and lab operation or manufacturing. You are a reliable leader who inspires teams and delivers high-quality results on time and you enjoy building things from the ground up.  

With a strong customer and safety orientation and a proven ability to build high-performing teams, you will play a vital role in driving our success.  
As a mentor and coach, your empathetic and integrity-driven leadership fosters trust and collaboration. You bring a can-do attitude, structured mindset, and expertise in change management to implement processes and drive continuous improvement.  
In our dynamic growth phase, you will be instrumental in shaping the organization and defining future lab operation strategies. 

Requirements for this role: 

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or Chemistry  
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience from working with development, test or test operation 
• Proven experience from leading organizations with high demand on uptime and coaching empowered teams 
• Good knowledge of electric safety regulations, risk assessments and high-voltage systems 
• Driver’s license (B-level)  
• Experience from setting up or scaling new operations, facilities or organizations is essential, with added merits for automotive experience and logistics experience. 

Do you have any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact me.  
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner: Eugenia Vranjancu, eugenia.vranjancu@volvo.com 
 

Last application date: 18th June 2025 

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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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