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Engineering Manager

Ready to inspire change?


Do you step forward when opportunity arises? What can you see that others don’t, in those around you? We’re on the lookout for inspirational managers who want to bring out the best in their people. If you can inspire a team and guide people towards growth, this is your chance. The world of mobility is changing. Come and make your mark. 

 

Core System Application Software

We are the central SW governance and development team for Core System application development. The application development is distributed throughout our R&D and the assignment for our department is to have the central governance for how we develop the applications in the Core System. Application architecture, applications governance, design guidelines, tools, application, development support, measurement, test, system performance/analysis and system integration for the Core System Applications is at the table for our department. The department today consists of 110 people set up in 12 agile teams in Lund, Torslanda and Shanghai.
 

What you'll do

As an Engineering Manager for our SW Development team, you will be responsible for: 

Encouraging continuous learning within the team, enabling team members to be curious about taking on new ways of working, and providing them with tools to innovate. In 2025 we envisage substantial hiring, and you will be leading this process to implement a good strategic foundation for our SW development capabilities. Oversee employees’ work environment, including defined tasks and HR-related processes such as salary setting, performance reviews, and goal setting. Leading a team of SW Engineers, ensure that the direction, strategy and product backlog are continuously updated, refined and deployed for the team. Contribute to the design of engineering solutions by collaborating and working cross functionally with various engineering teams. 
 

What you'll bring

Software and Platform Engineering: 
•    Strong expertise in leveraging new and emerging technologies to deliver robust software as well as experience in embedded systems and tools for embedded development.
Engineering Design: 
•    Proficiency in applying the right tools, processes, and software to execute efficient design activities within the software engineering context.
Planning and Organization: 
•    Ability to plan, prioritize, and oversee tasks effectively to achieve objectives on time. 
•    Workforce planning/budget skills
Adaptive Mindset: 
•    Adaptable approach to problem-solving, adjusting strategies and thinking to excel in dynamic and changing environments.
Leadership skills: 
•    Experience in Inspiring, motivating, and building respect among people/teams.


Qualifications:

•    BS or MS Engineering; Electrical/Computer Science.
•   +10 years of experience from leading agile product development of Software/Electronics products.
•    Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams.
•    In-depth experience of complex embedded systems and tools for embedded development.
•    Automotive domain experience.


 

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

 

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Malgorzata Dziczek  at malgorzata.dziczek@volvocars.com For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Henrik Svensson at henrik.svensson.4@volvocars.com.


Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until end of January 2025. We’re excited to get to know you! 

 


Volvo Cars – driving change together


Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

 

Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  75384

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