Product Manager - Remote Functions i Göteborg

Everything we do starts with people.
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.
 

What's in it for you?
Connected Experience is a unit within R&D which includes Connectivity Platform, Infotainment, Car Cloud and Remote Functions, Vehicle Data- & Diagnostics as well as HW and Mechatronics. 
The ART Car Cloud Platform & Remote Functions contribute to the overall connected experience of our customers. We build, provide, and operate a highly secure run-time ecosystem for functions and applications serving our connected cars, including the basis for our Volvo Cars mobile app which has revolutionized the industry. Every day we make life less complicated for hundreds of thousands of people by giving them remote access to the car from the comfort of their couch. With the app you can for instance start, heat and prepare the car for your trip by sending your destination to the car, either from your phone, tablet or your watch.
 

What you will do
Your purpose as a product manager is to maximize value added work by owning and deciding upon priorities in the Program Backlog from a business perspective as well as developing the program Vision and Roadmap. 
You will be a member of the ART management / department management team for ART Remote Functions and work both internally for the ART but also in close cooperation with the neighbouring ARTs within ConX.
You will work with stakeholders, customers, other Agile Release Trains and the Solution Train to understand needs, split Capabilities and Epics to define and prioritize Features and Program Enablers.
Main responsibilities
•    You own the Program backlog
•    You approve features as done at the Program Demo. This includes validation that the feature meets acceptance criteria according to the Definition of Done and has the appropriate, persistent acceptance tests. 
•    You understand and support portfolio artifacts like Budgets, Strategic Themes and Business Cases.
•    Collaborate with Solution and System Architects to define both functional and non-functional requirements 
•    Work with release management to define releases and solution increments.
•    Assess metrics, including evaluation of business value achieved versus plan.
•    Participate in the Pre- and Post-PI Planning to define the inputs, milestones, and high-level objectives.
•    I demonstrate contributions of my ART at the Solution Demo 
•    I build an effective Product Manager/Product Owner team

Who are you?
To succeed, we believe that your background and skills include:
•    Demonstratable experience leading several product teams as a product manager defining and delivering product roadmaps with measurable success.
•    Product leadership experience in developing a clear product vision influencing stakeholders at all seniority levels, synchronising delivery and measuring outcomes
•    You love to enable teams to perform in a rapidly changing landscape.
•    You believe that failing fast is a competency to master, not a mistake to hide.
•    You value integrity and a bias for action, which will make you successful in this role, culture and company.

Required qualifications:
•    Leading and driving product strategy as a tech lead, engineering manager, product owner, product manager, project manager, or equivalent for a minimum of 5 years.
•     Strong understanding and practical experience of agile development methodologies for product development teams.
•    Experience with using various tools for managing and visualizing the progress and value of a product team.
•    High integrity and a bias for action will make you successful in this role.
•    You have a positive attitude, are self-managed and proactive. You are flexible and eager to learn, with a growth and agile mindset
•    SW development experience, preferably in an agile environment
•    BSc degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
•    Committed to participate actively in the management team for the ART
•    Master the English language both spoken and in writing
•    Business and end customer value understanding
•    Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Agile leadership
 
How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Warm welcome with your application by submitting your resume no later than the 30th of August, however incoming applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.
For questions about the position, please contact Carl Christensson at carl.christensson@volvocars.com. 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Abhay Das at abhay.krishna.das@volvocars.com 
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
 

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.