PE- Group Managers Vehicle Functions

Who are you? Are we a perfect match? We are looking for a person with proven leadership skills with ability to inspire, drive, motivate and coach team members. You possess a flexible mindset with ability to lead change and take decisions, and ability to be clear and concise in communication. You are holding a University/Master or Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent experience You have a proven experience within Powertrain development You are well experienced in operating in a global environment both in handling suppliers and well as working with our different sites, markets and brands. You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. You are comfortable in taking difficult decisions and standing up for the values of our company. Finding solutions and always try to improve both yourself and the team is a part of your DNA. Genuine interest in understanding how our products are used and how we should develop the systems to meet the legal, customer and society demands What can we offer? You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. Our daily work is performed in an international environment giving the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. We trust the individual and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth. Take the opportunity to join the exciting change journey Powertrain Engineering (PE) is embarking on when creating the future powertrains for our customers as well as the future working place for our employees. This is us, your new colleagues at PE We are proud product owners for components, systems as well as complete powertrains. We are accountable for the lifecycle management of our products, from advanced engineering, through product development into the maintenance phase. We stand in front of significant challenges – where reducing transport emitted CO2 emissions is one of the biggest – and are now adapting to take this on by simplifying and empowering our organization and way of working. As an integrated part of this we have high expectations to reduce development lead-time and cost and driving innovation and employee engagement through our leaders leading technology and people. In this position you will be part of an organization dedicated to technology as well as empowering and developing our employees. We always use customer satisfaction as the ultimate performance measurement. Responsibilities / Main tasks The Sweden organization has the full worldwide Product platform responsibility for Heavy Duty Engines and transmission. It is as well responsible for the installation of Heavy duty powertrains in European Volvo Products. Driveline department is responsible to deliver a complete transmission/driveline system for both conventional powertrains as for electrified drivelines. You will lead the “Vehicle Functions” group that operates within the Powertrain Management system. The team is responsible for managing the torque given by the engine in a way that optimizes fuel economy and drivability. Functions within the team’s responsibility are the control of engine and vehicle speed (cruise), accelerator pedal, engine brake and auxiliaries. The “Vehicle Functions” group will also take lead on the longitudinal powertrain control of our autonomous vehicles. We apply an agile framework way of working and are taking our main inspiration from SAFe. Your responsibilities will be: Employee lifecycle responsibility for direct reports including recruitment, performance and competence development. Provide coaching and guidance to employees to ensure deliveries and personal development Lead the development of new technologies within the Powertrain management system Develop way of working to secure quality and efficiency Build up, develop and long term secure the needed competence and capacity within the team Set and follow up targets for the team Curious and want to know more? Please contact us! We look forward to receiving your application! Paulina Ramfelt, Director Driveline GTT Powertrain Engineering Sweden Mail: The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.