Manager Vehicle Services Core - Data Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Manager Vehicle Services Core - Data Volvo Group Connected Solutions Location:

Göteborg, SE, 417 55

Position Type: Professional

We are committed to be a driving force in the transition to efficient, fossil-free and safe means of transport. Great progress is achieved by connecting great people, because together, we shape the world we want to live in.

Do you want to be part of a global organisation leading the development of the Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? For us “connected for efficiency, sustainability and safety” is much more than a tag-line. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!

At Volvo Group Connected Solutions, we believe that connectivity is the key to making a difference. With vast amounts of data, we are pushing boundaries for what connectivity can do in a transforming industry.

The Position

In this role you are in charge of the delivery of services handling for Vehicle Data Configuration, Vehicle Data Reports and Core Data Enrichment. Your responsibilities cover line management for the team in Gothenburg (including one resource in Greensboro) and product ownership for the areas Vehicle Data Configuration, Vehicle Data Reports and Core Data Enrichment. To achieve this, you will work very closely with all parts of the organization within Connected Solutions. There will also be a need to travel occasionally.

The role requires an agile and networked based leadership style, open mindset and passion to deliver value for our customers. The position reports to Director Core Services and is a member of the Core Services management team. In this role, you will:

• Manage all people in your team in terms of recruitment, retention, competence development, salary setting etc.
• Build, develop and lead high performing teams.
• Act as Product Owner for Vehicle Data Configurations, Vehicle Data Reports and Core Data Enrichment - one part of the overall Vehicle Services Core area.
• Act as owner of the roadmap of this product area (Vehicle Data Configurations, Vehicle Data Reports and Core Data Enrichment).
• Drive Product vision & strategy for the product area.
• Be accountable for deliveries and priority setting of the backlog
• Drive continuous improvements in the platform to improve customer’s business and operations, as well as delivering a cost-efficient platform.
• Collaborate with functions within Connected Solutions as well as relevant teams within the Volvo Group overall to enable successful execution.

Your profile

For this position we put high focus on leadership skills and attitude. You are authentic to your values, care for your employees and inspire them by encouraging involvement and creativity. You are result oriented and enjoy taking actions and accepting challenges. You are decisive but also see the need to get into the details and allow discussions. You are a social person with strong relationship capabilities and enjoy working with others in flexible team constellations. To build trust, you need the ability to listen and learn, yet the courage to talk straight and communicate clear direction when appropriate. You have a passion for business, technology and an interest in people.

We also believe that you have:

• Leadership experience and proven track record of leading teams in a global organization.
• Experience from leading software engineering and agile development, e.g. SAFe.
• A Business acumen to provide the best return on investment.
• Experience from automotive industry and preferably also connected vehicles in order to understand the market, product, business and any constraints involved.
• A university degree in software engineering, computer science or similar as the basis for your career.
• Fluent skills in English - both written and spoken.

What can we offer you?

You will be part of a team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships and a high performance culture. We are of course using the latest technologies delivering a very modern micro service based service platform hosted in the cloud. We use agile methods and as we are adopting the DevOps model your work will cover a broad spectrum, all the way from developing prototypes of future world class applications to managing the lifecycle of the existing ones.

Our main hub and headquarter is in Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg, a vibrant area that lives and breathes new technology like IoT, autonomous driving, electromobility and digitalization.

Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions!

Want to know more? Contact us!
Please contact Charles Jobson Director Core Services, +46 739 025866

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to joinVolvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we drive transportation forward through connectivity. Our services and solutions are the key to a connected and more productive infrastructure, to ensure safer transport and reduced carbon emissions. By leveraging massive amounts of data from our customers connected assets, we are leading the way in a rapidly changing industry.

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.