Group Manager Program A&V Management

Group Manager- A&V Management Group

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The department Powertrain Test Objects coordinate and control test objects and verification work for all Powertrain programs. We control, order and produce all engines for R&D test fleets from concept phase to VP series. We also control and coordinate all updates, software and hardware, for all R&D active test objects, vehicles and rigs. The Program A&V management group is managing all test objects at Powertrain, with the overall mission to secure that all required verification work is carried out within program timing restrictions. We optimize usage and test object content in dialogue with development & testing groups. We also coordinate and manage the usage between programs, to ensure verification work is done on as few variants as possible. The work is reported in program to PT Unit Program Leader (UPL). Virtual test objects is also an area, which we are now starting to look at. This is a new field, which we are anxious to get into, where you as a manager will be a key player.

As the Group Manger in the Program A&V management group, you will be responsible for how all test objects for Powertrain are managed, with a broad contact network within R&D and cooperation work cross functional R&D units. You will lead 11 skilled engineers who play an important part in our vehicle programs. This team and operations are under continuous development, where you will be the driver for this.

Main responsibilities

* Securing resources to cover all required programs and group deliveries
* Ensure group and individual competence to match job requirement - today and tomorrow
* Lead development of Powertrains analyst and verification process
* Actively seek and start AE work within the area of group responsibility
* Be part of Section Management Group and actively work together with the management team to move our operations efficiently forward

Required qualifications

* University degree or similar competence level achieved through working experience.
* Very good communications skill enabling efficient dialogues on all levels within R&D organisation
* Understanding of R&D processes
* Leadership experience from project or management positions
* Experience from Analysis & verification work is meritorious
* Experience or knowledge from CAE work is meritorious
* Fluent in English, written and spoken

Personal qualities

* Social skills, capable of maintaining a large network of contacts, team player, open-minded
* Structured in your way of working
* Ability to operate in a frequently changing environment - both in terms of technology, strategies and business set-up
* Strong driver and well developed planning and coordination skills
* Ability to keep track of multiple parallel issues as well as keeping time plans

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment by e-mail jessica.mitrosbaras@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Susanne Zetterström, Unionen +4631590106
Per Andersson, Ledarna +46313256111
Stefan Sundemo, Sveriges Ingenjörer +46313259288

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than Jan 25th 2017.