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 will you do?

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers within Volvo Group’s “Data and AI” function. You will create the conditions for people to thrive, set clear priorities, and connect technical work to business value. Together with stakeholders across Volvo Group, you will support the full AI lifecycle from understanding needs to industrializing solutions and continuously improving how we deliver. You will also contribute to our ways of working through best practices, knowledge sharing, and active participation in our AI communities.

Your future team

You will join the Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering team, with 40+professionals located in Gothenburg, Eskilstuna, Lyon, and Curitiba, working in close collaboration with colleagues across brands and business areas. The team is growing and we are looking for new managers to join our team.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Essential requirements

• Leadership experience, with a strong interest in coaching, developing people, and building an inclusive team culture
• Solid understanding and proven academic achievements within applied AI and ML, including statistical foundations and software engineering principles
• Ability to set direction, prioritize, and navigate ambiguity in a business-focused and collaborative way
• Previous experience of delivering products within data science, applied AI/ML or software engineering.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to work with global, cross-functional stakeholders

Nice to have

• Experience leading product or platform teams in technical domains
• Hands-on knowledge of DevSecOps practices applied to data science and ML engineering
• Proficiency in an additional local language relevant to the role location

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• A people-first environment where wellbeing, trust, and teamwork are central
• A global, diverse network of colleagues and opportunities to collaborate across brands and domains
• The chance to influence how AI is applied at scale, from strategy to industrialized solutions
• Continuous learning through strong communities, knowledge sharing, and meaningful challenges

Ready for the next move?

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Mehrdad Mamaghani at mehrdad.mamaghani@volvo.com.

Last application day: August 23rd

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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Joining the new DTO division means being part of a fast-moving digital product-oriented organization where teams truly own what they build from idea to delivery. In DTO, we work in agile, cross-functional teams, mastering the latest technology, and creating outstanding digital experiences that make a real difference for our colleagues and Volvo Group customers around the world. We put people first and build our culture on trust, passion, customer success, change, and performance. If you want to grow, collaborate across functions and entities, and help shape the future of digital products within Volvo Group, DTO is a great place to be.