Vehicle Technology Process Leader
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
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.
About Us :
You will belong to a team that works with project/program and portfolio management within Vehicle Technology, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team leads the major Software/mechatronic architecture projects within Vehicle Technology, coordinates the portfolio intake and governance of the projects. You will be reporting to the group manager for Portfolio & Solution Management at Portfolio Management & EE Architecture within the BASC function (Business Development, Architecture, Services and Connectivity) that has a framing responsibility for complete Vehicle Technology.
Do you want to use your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Are you passionate about change management, improving processes and ways of working in an international development environment? If you are looking to make a difference, increasing the development efficiency for software and mechatronic solutions, then this opportunity is for you.
What’s in it for you?
As a Vehicle Technology Process Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful deliveries of complex solutions across our organisation. You will be responsible for coordinating and optimising processes, facilitating key activities and representing Vehicle Technology in various teams and committees. Your expertise will be crucial in driving our projects forward and ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
Your key responsibilities will be :-
- Facilitate Vehicle Technologies’ reference group for way of working topics
- Act as a Vehicle Technologies’ representative in various committees and groups, contributing to strategic discussions and decisions
- Manage and optimise various processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversee product documentation and contribute to governance implementation, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Act as trainer and coach. Lead initiatives that foster continuous learning and development within the organization, develop training material, give trainings and coach
- Upon need, also take on the role as Project manager/Epic owner for product development projects, thereby getting deeper insight into our way of working and improvement potentials
You will have direct contact not only with the different development streams within Vehicle Technology but also if needed, interact with other functions within Group Trucks Technology. In this role, you will report to Catharina Lindberg - Group Manager Portfolio & Solution Management.
Who are you?
To succeed in this role, we believe you have the following experience and qualification:-
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
- Formal training in project management (for example: PMI – PMP), Agile methodologies and frameworks (SaFe Framework)
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, requirement tools, digital visualization tools etc
- Experience in managing complex development projects, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in Hybrid Agile principles and practices, with experience in implementing agile methodologies at scale
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive consensus among diverse teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to high-level planning and decision-making processes
- Passion for teaching, coaching and sharing our way of working to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organisation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and find effective solutions
- Understanding of software ecosystems and technical processes, with the ability to engage with technical teams and stakeholders
Ready for the next move?
This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. 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 Arpitha BG - Talent Acquisition Partner at arpitha.bangalore.giri@volvo.com
Last Application Date - 31 May 2025
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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.
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.