Head of Solution Support Software & Electronics Platform (SWEP) i Gothenburg

Om tjänsten

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.Job description:What’s in it for you?In product stream SWEP our purpose is to develop and deliver the vehicle software and electronics platform including computing infrastructure, the electrical infrastructure, common base technologies, core system application governance as well as an overall responsibility for the complete electrical architecture and integration. We are seeking a head of Solution Support (line manager function) that will be a servant leader by driving and organizing the supporting services for SWEP but also some of the services spanning across all the Research & Development department such as system safety. You will have a key role in our continuous transformation towards a modern and mature software organization fostering a culture where we continuously improve. You will be part of the SWEP leadership team and you will have an important role in our ability to deliver as a solution. To be successful in your role we assume that you are a great team player and are recognized for your collaboration skills.What you’ll doYour main responsibility will be governance and evolution of a broad set of support functions such as change management, business office, program support, system safety and finance. You will work close to product owner teams to ensure strategy and execution alignment, work with removal of impediments and drive continuous improvements based on learnings.You and your skills
We believe you are a great listener, curious and a visible leader. You challenge established ‘truths’ and believe in working through empowerment and recognition. As a person you are leaning forward, collaborative, pro-active, you have a servant perspective on leadership, and are motivated by contributing to our vision. Documented experience from senior leadership positions from large scale software development organizations is highly merited. We think you have a proven ability to track solve and/or escalate impediments. You should have a strong degree of business acumen in combination with the technical understanding of your area. We think you have a Master of Science or equivalent work life experience and technical knowledge in Software.
How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Patrik Bengtsson at or People Experience, Susanne Nilsson at For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Catharina Skog at We want your application at the latest March 3rd 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted. #LI-CS1

Extra information

Status

Stängd

Önskad utbildningsnivå

Annan

Ort

Gothenburg

Typ av kontrakt

Heltidsjobb (förstajobb)

Typ av jobb

Kundservice / Call center

Körkort önskas

Nej

Tillgång till bil önskas

Nej

Personligt brev krävs

Nej

Språk

Svenska