Team Manager ADAS/AD & Vehicle Dynamic Testing

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Where you’ll belong
Volvo Car Group owns and operates Hällered Proving Ground. The site is located 15 km from Borås / 65 km from Gothenburg and shared between Volvo Car Group and AB Volvo. Verification and validation at proving ground is an important part of Volvo Cars development process. Durability, comfort, performance, reliability and safety are qualities that are constantly tested in our tracks, in which we perform testing 24/7. 

Are you a passionate leader eager to get the opportunity to develop a world class testing team? Then the role as Team Manager for the group ADAS/AD & Vehicle Dynamic Testing is the place for you to prosper. You will drive the strategy and set the road map for a group that consists of both test engineers, rig operators and technicians. 

We perform objective verification and validation activities according to the customers’ requirements in the area of Driverless, Autonomous Drive, Advanced Driver Assistance System, Vehicle dynamics, and Clearance. We are performing the activities in rigs and on the track. During the winter season we support expeditions at tracks in southern Europe. 

You will support the Proving Ground Management Team and be located at Proving Ground Hällered. You should also have an interest and the ability to travel.

Your Contribution
You will act as a servant leader having the complete employee responsibility including work environment and alignment of the teams to long term strategies in order to secure capacity and capability to deliver world class testing within the area. You will have to proactively work with competence development to assure the right competence in line with long term technical strategies.

We are working agile and you will collaborate closely with the teams’ POs and ScMs to assure that we are synced when supporting the teams. You will also actively participate in technical discussions so that you stay updated in the technology domain and are able to guide and coach the teams in the best way.

You will also strive to find new opportunities in collaboration with other teams to contribute to the overall result of Volvo Cars. You will have continually dialogue with Safety Centre as well as other internal and external stakeholders. 

Competence is Important
We see that you have experience from the development process within automotive, preferably from the area ADAS/AD. If you have previous experience from a leading position it is an advantage, but we think that strong leadership skills can be enough in order for you to thrive in this position. You need to be fluent in English, skills in the Swedish language will be an advantage.

Personality is Key
You have passion to motivate and inspire the skilled individuals in your team. You have courage to challenge in order to bring out the best. 

You prefer to be transparent and always work without prestige, therefore you easily build trust. You are flexible and have a constantly strive to develop you own competence for future needs.

You have an ability to balance between your own teams needs and the needs within the management team. You also like to interact with other teams to understand their needs and product missions. You have a holistic view and are able to support the company challenges.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-06-04. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Bosse Warenius via email bosse.warenius@volvocars.com . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com .