Software Quality Manager - Vehicle Technology
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Do you have a solid software quality background?
Do you like to work in a global team?
Do you have the curiosity and drive to take on new possibilities? Are you able to create a climate of cross-functional collaboration where everyone is accountable and proud of the products and solutions?
If yes - then we are hoping for you to join our team!
We are Product Lead, a part of Vehicle Software Factory
At Volvo Group Trucks Technology, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
In this role, you will be the Software Quality Manager for Vehicle Technology and be of the Product Lead & Release Management team reporting to the undersigned, Lars Ekström, Global Technology Manager. We are located in three sites: Bangalore, Curitiba and Gothenburg and we proudly take ownership of our system and software integration of the complete truck.
Our Software Quality Manager will be the leader of the Vehicle Technology quality network and will be Vehicle Technologies representative in the Group Truck Technologies quality network.
Your future role?
We are looking for a Software Quality Manager for Vehicle Technology. You will drive the complete Vehicle Technology organization to achieve high-quality software deliveries, pro-active and reactive.
You will lead part of, and be part of, a global network of Quality Engineers and foster collaboration across sites and organizations. You will heavily support your colleagues in the Vehicle Software Factory, as well as in other value streams of Vehicle Technology.
Additionally, you will:
- Report quality status, both pro-active and reactive, to the Vehicle Technology leadership team.
- Drive progress in our quality tools and adapt to the need for our business plans and strategic objectives.
- Be part of the Product Lead & Release management team, contributing to the overall strategies extending beyond your quality role.
Who are you?
We’re looking for someone with a proactive, solution-driven mindset who takes ownership and drives meaningful change. You’re pragmatic, persistent, and unafraid to challenge the status quo, always pushing for the highest-quality standards. As a servant leader, you excel at prioritizing, empowering your team, and driving progress, even with an endless backlog. You focus on aligning short-term tasks with long-term goals and removing obstacles to ensure success.
Your ability to build strong relationships and influence others shines through as you navigate complex networks with ease. Communication is your strength—you inspire, present with confidence, and engage stakeholders at all levels. Adaptable and resilient, you thrive in dynamic environments and stay focused under pressure. Your curiosity fuels your drive for continuous improvement, and you’re motivated by delivering impactful solutions that add true value to everything you work on.
Requirements:
- University degree in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent education.
- Leadership or managerial experience, from line or project management.
- Robust understanding of A-SPICE, ISO26262 and similar frameworks and standards.
- Experience in agile ways of working.
- Good business understanding and know-how in stakeholder management.
What’s in it for you?
We can offer you the opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment, which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual, act as a team, and stay close to the product. You’ll have the chance to make a true impact — driving excellence in Quality and shaping the future of our trucks to deliver the reliability and performance our customers deserve. Occasional trips to our other sites across the globe will be part of your assignment.
Last application date: March 16th, 2025.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.
Curious and want to know more? Please contact:
Lars Ekström, Global Technology Manager Product Lead, lars.ekstrom@volvo.com.
Elif Saglik, Talent Acquisition Partner, elif.saglik@volvo.com.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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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