Deployment Manager (ZSD) – 2 open positions

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Introduction - general:

After several years of research and development in autonomous technology Scania is now reaching the deployment stage for some of our customer initiatives. We are now looking for more colleagues (2) to work as Deployment managers to support the customer initiatives in the deployment process as well as establishing the ways of working required for efficient deployment. The role is highly flexible, and will include building a collaborative network across the Scania organisation.

Focus Scania Autonomous Solution (ZS):

Scania Autonomous solutions focusses on commercialisation of autonomous technology and the development and implementation of new business models. We determine the market strategy and priorities and evaluate leads with the goal to agree with customer on initiatives. As a next step we create the customer solution and build the ecosystem surrounding the core autonomous functionality. In order to do this successfully, we build up local operations and partnerships and we collaborate and synch with other Scania departments.

Focus Scania Autonomous Solutions- Deployment (ZSD):

ZSD leads the deployment of autonomous initiatives. The purpose is:


• gain fast customer verification and business case validation
• implement agreed upon initiatives

We plan and co-ordinate activities internally and externally to ensure that the initiatives are enacted appropriately, managing issues and monitoring progress. We deploy new initiatives in tight co-operation with customers, other parts of ZS and Scania, as well as other stakeholders.

Our mission:


• we assure that all relevant deployment aspects are represented in the customer engagement process (in co-operation with ZSC- customer engagements) up until contract signage
• from contract signage until hand-over to ZSD- operations we make sure that the initiative is implemented (potentially stepwise) and ready for operations (in co-operation with the customer, relevant other parts in Scania and external partners)

Job description:

As a Deployment Manager you will (co-)lead one or several of Scania’s Autonomous deployment initiatives. You plan, assess, and delegate activities to others. Activities include, but will not be limited to:


• Plan and execute the deployment of SCANIA’s autonomous solutions in close interaction with our customers (exceeding customers’ expectations) and partners
• Lead the customer and industrial verification to secure that the initiative delivers on set ambitions/goals. Managing the team responsible for implementation of the initiative at customer sites (e.g. transport analysis, solution design, deployment plan, contingency plans, project management etc.) and empowering the team to be able to deliver.
• Assessment of risks, risk mitigation and reduction of release-related downtime. Identify root causes for deployment-related downtime and participate in after-action reviews.
• Initiate regular reviews and prepare progress reports
• Translating and mediating between technical specialists and executive management
• Proactively identify opportunities and include ZSS colleagues in leads
• Drive internal projects (incl. workshops, creation of ways of working for deployment etc.) 
• Secure the hand-over of the business to the operations team - ZSO.

Your Profile:

For this role we are looking for persons that are structured and keen problem-solvers with a pragmatic and solution-minded attitude. You should enjoy managing initiatives and obtaining results independently as well as motivating people around you to work towards common goals and agreed upon targets. You need to be highly communicative and goal-oriented. The position will also require an excellent ability to identify challenges and risks, break them down to actions and -most important- solve them. 

Requirements:


• University degree from a technical and/or business education
• Technical aptitude. Candidates must be able to understand high level software and system architecture related to autonomous solutions, but will not be expected to participate in day-to-day development or operations
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience, managing and motivating Agile project teams.
• Have a proven track record creating and implementing deployment plans in challenging situations
• Extensive experience with negotiations and building relationships with authorities and partners
• Experience from transport and tech industry and IT-integration is positive
• Attention to details combined with a commitment to precision
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Independent, hands on problem solver at different levels. Takes clear ownership of tasks

Willingness to travel internationally.

Further information

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment process please contact
Marcel Kroeze, Head of Deployment, mobile +46734277377

Application
Your application should include a CV, a cover letter and copies of any relevant certificates. 

We look forward to your application!