Release Manager

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions. Autonomous vehicles, connectivity and electromotive challenge Scania's Research and Development organisation in a new way and therefore we are facing an exciting transformation towards a flow driven, scaled agile, process as well as new technical challenges.

About us

EESDS is the system owning organisation for the Digital Driver Workplace, which is the next generation of combined instrument clusters and infotainment systems. The system has a central role in the vehicle and is tasked with managing driver interaction, displaying all relevant information from the vehicle, as well as providing SW services such as media and navigation. We are now looking at strengtening the team with an on-site release manager.

About the role

You will own the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating and the management of the releases. As a release manager you’ll contribute to a well-planned and successful delivery – a solution that works as intended and is delivered on schedule. Sounds pretty simple, right? But what qualities are required to be a successful release manager? Let's explore!

About you

You should have a technical understanding of software development and IT implementation. This includes understanding how systems work, code structures, and tools used to build and deploy software. Ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders, including developers, testers, product owners, and operations staff. This includes creating documentation, reporting progress, and managing expectations.

Experience with agile working methods is valuable. As a release manager you should understand how agile teams work, sprint planning, backlog management, and rapid delivery of features. Working as part of a team is crucial. You will collaborate with multiple teams and individuals, so having a positive and collaborative mindset is essential.

Your tasks

To give you a clear picture of the tasks associated with this role, we have compiled them below:

• Plan the release windows and cycles
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
• Conduct Release Readiness reviews and Business Go/No-Go reviews
• Perform release reporting and documentation
• Communicate release details and schedules to the business as required
• Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities
• Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges

To perform tasks with high quality, we believe you need the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is often required; however, significant work experience in related fields may also be considered as an alternative.
• 3-5 years of work experience of release management
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English are a must

Other Information

In addition to career and development opportunities, we can offer you other benefits such as free training at Scania's own health center Gröndal, or a wellness allowance. You will also be offered performance bonuses, an occupational pension, flexible working hours, the opportunity to lease a car through the company, free parking and much more. Scania also organizes several events throughout the year where family and friends are always welcome. If you live in Stockholm, we also offer a direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje with Scania Jobexpress.

Your application:

Should include a CV and relevant education certificates. Please apply as soon as possible but no later than 2024-05-31. Ongoing selection and competency-based interviews will take place during the application period, therefore the position may be filled before the end of the application period.

We use logic and personality tests in our selection process and a background check might be conducted for this position.

If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact:

Linda Sandberg, Group Manager, at linda.sandberg@scania.com

We are looking forward to reading your application!