Product manager - Cloud Foundation platforms

Let's create the future together.

At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable, and convenient mobility.

What’s in it for you?
We are on our way to the digital future in many different parts of our business. We need to offer digital products that help us deliver coherent user experiences. Our digital services will complement and enhance our vehicles, enable new business models and increase the pace of innovation throughout the enterprise.

We’re fully committed to giving Volvo customers an entire week of quality time back per year already by 2025 through digital innovations that simplify their lives. Within the enterprise, digital technology will provide vast opportunities to change the way we develop, produce and market cars. We are delivering leading enterprise products to power the digital future for Volvo Cars. We're creating our own future. So, are you? If you want to grow together with talented people who are creating a new automotive future, we have a job for you. 

What you’ll do
We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to drive the development and evolution of our Cloud Platforms Azure and AWS foundational services. As a key member of the product management team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize the product roadmap. Your role will involve understanding market trends, customer needs, and technological advancements to ensure our Cloud Platforms remains competitive and continues to meet the evolving demands of our users.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize features for the Cloud Platform, considering market trends and customer feedback.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to drive the product development process from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and challenges in the cloud platform space.
• Engage with customers to gather insights, understand pain points, and validate product enhancements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data-driven insights to optimize the product and enhance user experience.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to guide the continuous improvement of the Cloud Platform.

Do you fit the profile?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Product Manager with a deep understanding of cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on driving product excellence, can navigate complex technical landscapes, and possesses a customer-centric mindset. You should have a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, prioritize effectively, and translate strategic vision into actionable plans. You are data driven in your approach to decision making and measuring your successes. Lastly, you are fluent in English, both verbally and written.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience (5 years) in product management, preferably in cloud computing or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, infrastructure, and services.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated success in bringing products from concept to market.
• Experience in agile development methodologies is a plus.

Who are you?
As a person you are energetic, user focused and passionate about solving their problems. You are flexible, open to new ideas and always looking for ways to improve, and you love to initiate and drive transformation. You are skilled at communicating, presenting and building relationship with both internal and external customers stakeholders. You have a holistic viewpoint and an ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve the team goals.

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 3rd of April 2024.. 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 Anders Gardelin, Senior Product Manager, at anders.gardelin@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Tobias Schött at tobias.schott@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.