Group Manager System Test - Vehicle Software Factory

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.

Shaping tomorrow's technology

At Function & Software Defined Vehicles (FSDV), we shape tomorrow's technology by delivering sustainable, innovative, and data-driven solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance throughout the vehicle life cycle. We support the Volvo Group engineering community with advanced platforms, tools, methods, and architectures that enable continuous innovation and deliver customer value throughout a vehicle's lifetime.

We are Product Lead, Test & Release, a part of Vehicle Software Factory

We are a true global organization located in: Bangalore, Curitiba, Gothenburg, Greensboro, and Lyon. We plan, test, and release the integration and verification of the full Embedded system product, hardware, and software.

Electrification and CO2 challenges are keeping us busy, just like the need for improved effectiveness and efficiency in our software release flow. As part of Vehicle Software Factory, we are working globally with all sites and with our colleagues in the other engineering departments.

What you will do

We are looking for a Group Manager for a team of highly skilled Software Testers.

Together with your team, you will take full responsibility for testing the complete embedded system delivery in all our different products. Your team will carry out testing on both proving grounds and public roads, ensuring world-class quality and features in Volvo trucks. You will play a central role in setting priorities, balancing urgent operational needs with long-term objectives, and ensuring that the team focuses on what matters most. Drawing on your experience and understanding of trucks and their applications, you will guide decisions and drive efficient, high-quality testing and delivery.

A key part of your role will be to lead, coach, and develop your team, strengthening their technical capabilities while fostering a culture of quality, precision, and continuous improvement. You will also heavily support your colleagues in the Vehicle Software Factory, as well as in other value streams within the development teams. We need you to play an active role in developing our Global Technology Area and shape our common vision of Vehicle Software Factory. Together we own and drive the test strategy for our deliveries.

Who are you?

We believe that the right mindset will make a difference in our organization. You are a confident and people-oriented leader who is comfortable leading through change and passionate about developing both people and ways of working. You see the bigger picture, keep a long-term perspective, and are curious about new technologies and opportunities that can move our area forward.

You understand that successful change is about people. You are perceptive, create involvement, and know how to build understanding and engagement around a common direction, while having the courage to challenge established ways of working and move things forward when needed.

You take accountability for driving progress both within and beyond your own organization. As an active member of the Product Lead, Test, and Release Management team, you contribute with ideas and perspectives, look for synergies across teams, and are comfortable challenging your peers, and being challenged in return. You balance long-term direction with short-term needs, make difficult decisions when required, and keep the overall business result in focus.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have:

• A university degree in Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proven experience in software testing within automotive or embedded systems.

• Experience in testing complete system deliveries, preferably within an automotive context.

• Good understanding of both manual and automated testing approaches.

• Experience working in an agile development environment.

• Leadership experience from line management, project management, or a similar leadership role.

• Internal Volvo tools like SW Configurator, KOLA, JIRA/PILs, PROTOM, stand-alone logger tools, are considered a plus.

• A valid truck driver's license.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What can we offer?

You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in a fun, exciting, and dynamic environment. Our daily work is performed in an international environment, giving us 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.

We strive for an inclusive culture that values the strength found in diversity. An inclusive team fosters creativity, innovation, and better solutions. Your ideas, experience, and perspective will contribute to making a difference.

Ready for the next move?

Location: The position is based in Lundby, Gothenburg, and requires frequent travel to Arendal and the Hällered/AstaZero test grounds in Sweden.

Last application date: November 19th, 2026.

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.