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Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions.

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The Team

Our team, “Central functional safety at GTT” is in the heart of a great transformation. We work with developing and designing vehicle functional safety concepts, supporting all product streams across GTT to do HARA, FSC, TSC, joint review with suppliers, and ensure compliance of our development process and product to state of the arts such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF) as well as AD standards such as UL 4600.

As group manager for the team you will be part of the central cybersecurity and functional safety management team and will be involved in both process and product development. This includes all levels of product development from participating in strategic planning for the group, partner/suppliers’ selection, and reviewing Functional Safety Statement of Work.

You will also act as product owner for the team and ensure the delivery of the team.

Main responsibilities entailed in this role:

• Leading and continuously developing the people in the group to deliver according to committed deliveries
• Creating a strategic action plan and achieving the outlined objectives
• Creating a strategic roadmap for the team
• Coaching team members in daily activities and securing necessary prerequisites for a successful execution of responsibilities and their personal development
• Participating in relevant concept selections and creating an environment of knowledge sharing
• Being responsible for the budget & cost estimates of the team and also representing the department in large for certain initiatives
• Working closely with our colleagues in Functional safety and Cybersecurity to secure development

Who are you?

In this role you will create an efficient and trustful day-to-day operation. You have proven experience as a leader and excel in demonstrating the Volvo Group values. It is important that you have an innovative and creative mindset in order to inspire and challenge your organization. You also have a true can-do attitude, a strong quality focus, and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your unit, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.

We believe this is a position for a person that has the ability to work under demanding conditions and to create a successful working climate in these situations. As a person, you have a broad technical know-how combined with very good people skills and a strong belief in agile methods. You have a strong ability to inspire, develop, and motivate individuals and teams. You should have previous experience of working within the automotive industry and also functional safety according to ISO 26262.

Required qualifications:

• PhD or Master of Science in Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent
• Previous experience from line or project management
• Documented experience in at least one of these areas: functional safety concept design or E/E architect design
• Knowledge within functional safety work according to ISO 26262 is a plus
• Experience in agile methods

As a Volvo leader and Group Manager you are expected to:

• Have an open multi-brand and multi-cultural mindset
• Have a solid technical interest about technical concept and architect work
• Have good communication skills
• Have the ability to drive for results and to take own initiatives and drive certain actions on your own leadership and empowerment
• Have excellent prioritization skills and ability to eliminate roadblocks
• Be business and customer oriented
• Have an inspiring leadership and find it rewarding to manage co-workers to perform their best
• Have a leadership characterized by managerial courage, a high level of integrity, trust & fairness

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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.