About this role
Who are you? “Great teams are about personalities, not just skills”. Like us, you believe that personal credibility, integrity, mutual respect and an inclusive approach to work are crucial characteristics. We believe that you value differences, can create a direction even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear and that you are an effective communicator. You have a solid grasp of how to scale Lean and Agile practices and understand the unique opportunities and challenges associated with facilitating and continuously aligning a large development program. Last but not least you appreciate socializing and having fun at work. So in conclusion if you have an interest in infrastructure of embedded systems combined with an interest for development of high performing teams, you are the one we are looking for. Required qualifications M.Sc. Degree in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience Leadership experience Good verbal and written communication skills in English Beneficial qualifications It is meritorious to have one or more of the following: Experience in agile development Strong knowledge in system and software engineering along with hands-on experience Experience from SW development Experience from embedded system development Knowledge of modern SW and HW development tools Good understanding of robust and reliable system/software design principles There is no such thing as agile infrastructure – so can you help us lead it? It is expected to be there and to steadily take the system towards the long term goals of the architecture Do you have what it takes to lead during a big company change? If yes, let us give you an introduction of our journey! Connected, electric, highly-automated and autonomous vehicles are making their way into our lives, and it’s happening fast! This paradigm shift in the automotive industry introduces new demands on our speed of development. This is where our new agile way of working comes into the picture. One important part in the setup is the agile release train with a mission to collect the resources in the SW integration and system infrastructure areas. The aim is to improve the efficiency around integration and system releases. To do fast integrations, shorten loop times and change tools so we get closer to continues integration and later hopefully continues deployment. We are looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the train called System and Software Infrastructure. About the position The RTE’s major responsibilities are to facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value. RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement. Besides the RTE the train leadership consists of a system architect for SW, a system architect for infrastructure and a product manager. The personnel in our teams consists of highly skilled technicians that makes a huge impact on our truck delivery process. This train has now been running for a year and the structure is falling into place. It consists of around 60 persons. As examples some of the teams in the train are: continous integration, SW build, communication and power platform. The next steps we need to take is to further tune the teams and mature more within the continues delivery area. As an RTE you will also participate in the Lean-Agile transformation, coaching leaders and teams, in the new processes and mindsets. We need to configure SAFe to the organization’s needs, standardizing and documenting practices. As an RTE for this train you get an opportunity to work with both leadership, the coolest embedded technology and being an important part of our ability to increase speed and creativity. In this position you are in the middle of a continuous transformation and have the possibility to make an impact on Volvos products and future. Who are we? EE department consists of 1500 engineers spread on 5 sites, this train mainly utilizes personell in Göteborg and Lyon and mainly within the vehicle development and systems engineering organisations. This position will report to sectionmanager system engineering in Göteborg. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees and thus offers higher values to our customers. We strive for an inclusive culture that leverages the strengths inherent in diversity. Above all, it is our people that make the difference. Interesting and challenging? Are we a good match? Perfect, join the ride and make a difference! Curious to know more and have questions? Welcome to contact: Björn Antonsson, Section Manager Systems Engineering. Tel: +46 73 9022736 HR Representative: Åsa Jivegård Bylund, Phone: +46 31 3234459 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.