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. 

What you will do

You will be leading an area of core digital products for Manufacturing Execution business capabilities. You will together with your team be key players in establishing the next generation Target Map for Manufacturing. As Digital Product Area Owner and Line Manager for all people within the Stable Team for Assembly Assurance Control area, you will focus primarily on leading digital capabilities for Digital Work Instructions.

Key responsibilities Leading Digital Product Area for Assembly Assurance & Control Collaborating closely with the Digital Product Managers (DPM) and other key stakeholders in your area Support our ambition to Transform to Perform by implementing DevSecOps ways-of-working Line managing 10-15 skilled IT professionals located in Skövde, Sweden in roles like Digital Product Owner, Software Engineer, Solution Engineer and Solution Architects in a Stable Team Developing the team's skills and capacity for both short and long-term goals Promoting an environment of continuous learning, honesty, transparency and collaboration Secure that product quality meets compliance, budget, and service level agreements

 

You will be part of the GTO Produce & Maintain Management Team, together with 5 other Digital Product Area Owners and you will report directly to Head of GTO Produce & Maintain. GTO Produce & Maintain is a portfolio of global core digital products supporting the business processes of Manufacturing Execution, Plant Maintenance, Performance Management and Quality. You are part of a global management team and you will actively collaborate with stakeholders in many different countries and navigate in a multi-cultural environment. You also have a strong transformation and quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for our unit while understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.

Who are you?

You have leadership experience and experience with product or project management in a multi-cultural environment. You have strong communication skills and a passion for building and motivating high performing teams. You have a genuine interest in people and know how to inspire, motivate, and coach team and individuals to do great things together. You have experience with Agile methodologies and have a strong ownership mentality. You strive to improve and develop yourself, the team and the products in your area..

You believe in the same principles as we do Teamwork Empowerment Transparency Dare to try Future focused Quality Required key competencies Previous experience in leadership positions Experience in leading Agile transformations and implementing agile methodologies Great communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Innovative and open mindset Ownership mentality Fluent in Swedish and English We can offer you

An opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities for you to develop both professionally and personally. You will join a motivated team where both teamwork and empowered decision making is key.

For further information, please contact:

Hiring manager:

Daniel Lindfors, Head of GTO Product & Maintain

Phone: +46 728623219

Email: daniel.lindfors.2@volvo.com

 

People & Culture Partner:

Hanna Liedberg

Phone: +46 739025529

Email: hanna.liedberg@volvo.com

 

Union representatives:

Akademikerna - Michael Hallgren, phone +46 739 026189

Unionen - Oskar Feretti, phone +46 31 3087733

 

Travel Required: Occasional

Location: Skövde 

 

Last application date is 06/13/2025

 

We review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis – so don’t wait to apply! The role may be filled before the closing date.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

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 join Volvo 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.

 

Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.