GM Vehicle Data Management & Analytics

At the Vehicle data & AI Department, we have a clear mission to unlock the potential of vehicle data by safeguarding quality, compliance, availability and ease of use. We leverage digital technologies such as analytics and AI services to better satisfy our customers needs and achieve greater speed of R&D.​ Our values of customer success, trust, passion, change, and performance are at the core of everything we do. You will be an integral part of our global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. Our role is pivotal in supporting the Volvo Group achieve its ambitions for 2030, 100% Safe, 100% fossil-free, 100% more productive. Are you ready to be a part of our transformation journey as we strive to become the digital capability of the Group The time to act is now.

We are now looking for a group manager for Vehicle data management & analytics team.

The group is responsible for

• Supporting vehicle data readout and ensuring quality-assured diagnostic objectives.
• Providing advanced analytics and BI use case development service within Vehicle Technology (VT)
• In close collaboration with the Gothenburg teams in Vehicle data & AI department, the group secures vehicle signal and logged vehicle data ownership, documentation, and quality, ensuring data integrity and usability. Optimize the E2E customer LVD data flow to increase speed and reduce complexity during the request and creation process

Your leadership experience gives you confidence in leading technology through people. You have interest in our customer's pains and gains. You have a solid background in vehicle data management & data analytics area and agile experience.

Position description:

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. You have an innovative and creative mind-set 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.

The team works in a Scaled agile development framework and through a servant coaching leadership you put the teams in the center without losing accountability. You have a strong ability to inspire, develop and motivate individuals and teams. You are goal oriented and take own initiatives and drive certain actions on your own. Your leadership will make your team members shine!

The group manager is the first line manager and the servant leader of a growing team, the group has competence in data management, process management, data engineering & analytics. You will report to the Global Technology Manager for Vehicle data & AI in Volvo Group Trucks Technology and be a member of the Vehicle Data & AI management team.

The following qualifications are required:

• You have experience of leading data engineering, data management and data analytics at a consumer-focused company, and a degree in science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Passion for people and technology with 10+ years of managerial experience from line management
• Minimum 10 years of experience from SW development or data management in truck or car industry within the area of connected services
• You have experience working with data management and data analytics are comfortable supporting your team in planning, prioritizing, conducting, analyzing and communicating research and deliveries.
• You are a great storyteller and communicator, and can build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• You are capable of tackling ambiguous problem spaces and challenges.
• Experience of working with a growing product, and of exploring data to uncover new opportunities for product development, would be an advantage in this role.

As Volvo leader & Group Manager you are expected to:

Be a servant leader.

• Have an open multi-brand and multi-cultural mindset.
• 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 in a successful working climate.
• Have a leadership characterized by managerial courage, a high level of integrity, trust &fairness to direct reports.