Quality & Release Manager

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.

The Vehicle Motion Management (VMM) team is dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions in vehicle motion control, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity for next-generation transport. Passion for delivering motion control solutions that are safe, sustainable, and innovative is valued. The aim is to earn customer trust and make a meaningful impact on society. Fundamental vehicle control features such as retardation, stability, and traction are safeguarded. Pioneering new vehicle dynamics dimensions to enable high-level control functions and create customer value is a priority. 

Joining the VMM team means being part of a collaborative environment where peers and partners work closely together. Ensuring on-time, high-quality solutions through robust plans, validation, and data-driven insights are vital. If you seek a team that values excellence and innovation, the VMM team is the place to be. 

Who are you?

As a person you are self-driven, motivated, and confident, demonstrating a proactive approach to your work. You possess a continuous drive to improve software quality and exhibit strong functional leadership qualities. You can take initiatives, maintain focus on long-term goals, and inspire others contributes significantly to team success and project outcomes. 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a person with the following background/qualification and attributes:

• Technical Knowledge in Software development processes, ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards
• Previous experience at Volvo Technology is a merit
• Driver's license B is mandatory, with C/CE peferred
• Previous experience in software release management is required

• Strong delivery and quality management skills required for:
  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating complex work products
  • Tracking progress to ensure timely and successful deliverables

• Excellent communication skills needed to:
  • Effectively convey status, plans, and updates
  • Address concerns or issues as they arise

• Collaboration and leadership skills important for:
  • Fostering effective teamwork
  • Guiding team members and resolving conflicts
  • Driving work products forward

What’s in it for you?

As part of the VMM team, the Quality & Release (Q&R) Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, quality assurance, and execution of software releases for the Vehicle Motion Management (VMM) Agile Release Train (ART). This includes coordinating activities across all product development phases and ensuring that software products are delivered to customers in a timely and efficient manner.

At the ART level, the Q&R Manager supports software development teams, Software Component Owners (SWCOs), and Verification and Validation (V&V) leads in planning software releases. These releases are aligned with all ongoing vehicle programs and product development initiatives. A key responsibility is to define, document, maintain, and communicate the release plan while serving as a central point of contact for various stakeholders. The release plan includes setting release goals, gathering scope, and identifying key milestones. The Q&R Manager must also identify potential bugs, risks, and dependencies that could impact the release—collaborating with relevant teams to mitigate these issues and developing contingency plans when necessary. Ensuring accurate and up-to-date release documentation—including scope, new features, and other relevant information to help users understand changes introduced in each release—is essential.

The role also involves overseeing Product Issue Log (PIL) management for the VMM train and upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Implementing quality assurance processes, proactively managing risks, and driving continuous improvement are critical aspects of the role. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is necessary to identify potential issues early, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering a culture of excellence, the Q&R Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the VMM train.

Ready for the next move?

You have the opportunity to use your open mind and can-do attitude to help us steer our transportation solutions toward a more sustainable tomorrow. Come, join us as we take our solutions into a new era and make modern life possible. Let's drive progress together.

If you are interested in this position and want to know more you are welcome to contact, Quentin Demory via email quentin.demory@volvo.com about the position OR Arpitha BG - Talent Acquisition Partner arpitha.bangalore.giri@volvo.com regarding the process.

Last Application Date - 31/Aug/2025

Please note that due to summer vacations between Weeks 29–32, we will begin reviewing applications starting from 16th August 2025. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding, and we look forward to receiving your application!