Release train engineer i Göteborg

It's not about cars. It's about 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
In our Manage Corporate Cluster we support our Corporate Functions with digital deliveries. We are looking for a Release Train Engineer to support the whole cluster of 7 products. Our Cluster purpose is to implement digital enablers to give back time to our employees so they can focus on value adding activities.

You will be part of the Manage Corporate Leadership team. You will be a servant leader and lead an Agile Release Train of 7 products to deliver on business objectives. Responsibilities include driving improvements and delivering according to the prioritized cluster backlog as well as coaching/leading Scrum Masters in the cluster.

What you’ll do
An important part of your work will be to book and lead all Manage Corporate Cluster Ceremonies in a fun and engaged way! You will manage and provide transparency – relevant, clear and accurate metrics. You will proactively manage stakeholders by serving our Product Manager (PM) and successfully deliver according to agreed scope and priorities in a predictable and transparent manner.

It is also critical to proactively demonstrate control of the key issues i.e. risk, impediments and compliance, and to manage proper mitigating activities to ensure a smooth delivery.

Together with our teams you will create a fun and energizing work environment built on trust, inclusion, and good communication.

Do you fit the profile? We believe that you have…
•    Experience working as a Release Train Engineer and/or with complex programs in the Agile setting.
•    Experience in leading change and complex initiatives with distributed multi-faceted teams in a fast-paced environment.
•    An understanding of the IT process and the software development lifecycle.
•    Experience of management and/or leading a team in an agile/project set-up.
•    Experience in building strong stakeholder relationships.

Who are you?
You have excellent knowledge in the Agile mindset and values. You enjoy learning and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You have the willingness to drive initiatives of both agile and more traditional character.

We believe that you are dependable, well grounded, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others. You have experience in building a strong team and, subsequently, team development.

You possess great communication and networking skills, and you are good at driving collaboration across the value chain. You are goal-oriented, structured, dedicated and thorough. It is natural for you to continuously develop yourself as well as others. Lastly, you enjoy structuring large events, meetings and facilitating in a good manner.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than the 20th of February 2022. However, incoming applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Charlotte Braun, Team Manager, at charlotte.braun@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Jonathan Allirol at jonathan.allirol@volvocars.com. Please note that we will not accept applications via email.

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.

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