Product manager Vehicle & Machines

Product manager Vehicle & Machines
Are you a passionate leader with a coaching approach for developing operations and solutions?
Do you thrive in leading change and are able to create a climate that is based on trust with cross-functional teamwork were everyone are accountable and proud of the products and solutions we deliver for our customers success?


Ready to shape tomorrow’s society together with us?
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S) is a new entity within the Volvo Group with the mission to offer transport and material handling solutions never seen before. Together we will work on autonomous solutions that will defy conventions and take us to the future. With entirely new business models and advanced technology, we will meet and exceed expectations from customers and contribute to a society that we want to live in. We have office locations in Sweden and in the US.


Would you like to shape the future of transportation by developing new autonomous machine and truck solutions together with us? If yes, then you are very welcome to apply for this position.


This is what we do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-TOCGC6Uuc


This is us, your new colleagues
Our team, The Vehicle & Machine team, within the V.A.S. Technology organization, is accountable for integrating the on-board autonomous driving system in a base truck or machine and to develop the off-board safety system in a safe and efficient manner. It is our responsibility to ensure that the vehicles can be operated by the end user in an efficient and safe manner.


Together with Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) and Volvo Group Trucks Technology (VGTT) we interact closely to secure base machine and truck readiness. We take part in all life cycle phases, from the early specification and development phases throughout the maintenance and quality phases during customer operation.


We are yet a small but passionate and effective team that is stronger than the sum of its parts and ready to tackle the challenges we have ahead of us. We are now looking for a Product manager for Vehicle & Machines to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity.


This is how you can make an impact
As a Product manager for the base vehicles or machines you take part in defining and supporting the development of a sustainable transport solutions that meet customer needs. To do this, you will collaborate with a wide range of people both within V.A.S and VCE or GTT to understand the Solution Context and product roadmaps. Based on this, you will be responsible to develop and secure the deliveries of the Features required from the base vehicle or machines to meet these needs. You will also be responsible for keeping the budget and ensuring most value for money.
You will act as a bridge between the development teams within V.A.S and the teams within GTT or VCE.
We are now looking for two Product managers, one towards base vehicles and one towards base machines.


Who are you?
As you will be working with new technologies it is important that you have experience in product development within relevant engineering area, preferably from automotive industry. We also believe it is good to have previous product or project leadership experience; that you can lead in change. It is also important that you enjoy working with new technologies and take part in continuously improving our ways of working, as we are building something from scratch and touching new ground with what we do.
Prioritization and direction setting for short- and long-term activities are part of your day-to-day activities, therefore we value your ability to combine a holistic approach with a detail focused way of working. You will have the opportunity to work with different cultures cross-functionally, with internal as well as external stakeholders. Therefore, we see that it is important that you have good interpersonal and communication skills in combination with a business-orientation and clear customer focus.


It is beneficial to have experience from development of embedded systems and troubleshooting, both software and hardware. Experience from working within a safety standard development process, such as ISO 26262 or ISO 13849, is also something we will consider as a benefit.
We are actively working to establish teams that will take advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, among others. We find that well balanced work teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.
What it is like to work @ Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.)
We are unified by diversity, great ideas and inclusiveness. Our colleagues are the most important part of story. Everyone matters and plays critical role in our journey.


There is plenty of room to learn and grow from our ongoing learning programs or directly from our experts. We look for colleagues who lead with passion, perform with purpose and transform with vision. We are an equal opportunity employer. You can look forward to an inspiring journey together with enthusiastic and professional colleagues throughout the V.A.S and Volvo Group organizations.


Are we a perfect match?
If the opportunity to shape tomorrow’s transport solutions intrigues you, this is the chance for you to prosper and we are eager to receive your application letter and CV in English. We can promise you great colleagues and some truly exciting opportunities. You will work in a global environment that provides you with developmental prospects both professionally and personally.
As your future manager, I truly believe that what makes you thrilled going to work will make you successful. That means I will support you in your personal development and help you follow your professional dreams. Does the description above match you? Do you feel like working for Volvo Group? Then you might very well be the one we’re searching for!
We look forward to receiving your application!


For further information, please contact me:
Cecilia Ekström, Global Technology Manager Vehicle & Machines, Tel. +46 73 9028409


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