Group Manager Industrial IT - Manufacturing

 

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions. 

 

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

We are looking for an experienced group manager to lead Shopfloor IT systems through the ongoing Nova program. The Nova Program is supporting Scania’s and Traton’s transformation of the Production & Logistics (P&L) Process and IT landscape. Now our current manager for the Manufacturing team is leaving for a new challenge. So, if you love Manufacturing and like a challenge, this is the perfect time to join this exciting journey.

Today’s team exists of 8 business architects. As a member of the Industrial IT leadership team you are actively developing our department in line with our strategy.

 

Who you are

 

Our successful candidate is an experienced leader that can support the team in looking ahead. You help the team to  secure that capability roadmap and portfolio’s fulfill Scania’s and Traton’s upcoming needs. As a servant leader you enable the team to succeed with their deliveries. You communicate expectations and know that feedback is crucial in driving the development of both team and individual.

Having a close dialogue with stake holders cross functional Scania is natural to you, as to support your team’s deliverables. You are strong in communication, creating structure around you, making clear analysis and conclusions. You have broad knowledge of the manufacturing and affinity with IT. You probably have an engineering education and/or equivalent experience. You are probably well in your Scania career and have experience from manufacturing. You need to be proficient in written and spoken English. We expect basic skills in Swedish.

 

This is us

 

Global Industrial Development is a unit within Production & Logistics at Scania. The unit supports the operational sectors of Chassis & Cabs, Powertrain as well as Logistics. One of the responsibilities within the unit is Industrial IT (department VEI). Industrial IT’s mission is to support Scania’s P&L towards a digitally powered Industrial System to deliver world class products. For todays and future needs, based on a unified way of working, we create and maintain a well designed and known business architecture. This architecture, together with P&L strategic priorities is the basis for the transformation roadmaps, towards the New Order to deliVery Architecture, NOVA. 

Our future IT Landscape consist of 3 main cornerstones within PDM/PLM, ERP, MES and PRINS as a bridge in the middle. All efforts are part of the NOVA (New Order to delivery Architecture) Program, implementing the new business processes and IT Solutions at Scania. The program receives high attention and expectations from Scania's top management.  

 

What we offer

We offer a workplace with a lot of cross functional contacts. At VEI we care deeply about diversity and inclusion – if you feel you do not match all requirements, please demonstrate how your passion, attitude and interest in the success of Scania compensates for that! 
In this position you get good insight in were Scania P&L as a whole. As we are keen on our transformation journey we welcome you who want to drive this change forward.

 

Scania Offers

 

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally. 

 

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

 

Application

 

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

 

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-08-10. Since Scania will be closed for the summer during weeks 29–32, the initial selection and interviews will begin in week 33. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process and a background check is required for this role.

If you think this is an interesting challenge and need more information, please contact Thijs Zwaveling Head of VEI Industrial IT within Global industrial Development, thijs.zwaveling@scania.com or Andreas Holmgren andreas.holmgren@scania.com.

 

We look forward to your application!

 

Nothing is more important than our people. With a company culture that’s based on shared and inclusive core values. We have a supportive community, where everyone has opportunities to grow and succeed.