Unit Manager Software Definition & Digital Thread (TGRESIS)

Scania's R&D department is transforming to become part of TRATON Group R&D. TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation.
 
Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

Looking for new challenges? Join our diverse, agile line and flow management team. As a unit manager, you are driving the development of our organisation and the teams in your unit. You are supportive, alert and adaptive to situational needs. You like being a part of a bigger puzzle and can deliver positive experiences with and through your unit and teams. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape outcomes, and grow alongside us in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Job Responsibilities

•    Line manager for a unit with Software Architects, Solution Architects and Software developers
•    Budget responsibility for your unit and actively contribute to Lean Portfolio Management 
•    Align team capabilities with strategic business goals through capacity planning, team and skill development, ensuring focus on delivering (customer) value.
•    Active participation in the section and flow management teams
•    Care and develop our interfaces to other parts of our global organisation, both co-developers and customers
•    Mentoring product teams in our Software Factory Flow landscape

Who You Are

You are an ambitious and eager leader thriving in a changing environment, never losing focus on people or development. You engage and are involved in everyone´s personal development as well as the development of our products, processes and our organisation. You have a background in IT or embedded development and can see the possibilities even if there are lots of unknowns to sort out. 

•    Bachelor's or higher education in Data Science, Software Development, Embedded development or similar
•    Experience of management roles and leadership in an agile software development environment including embedded and/or IT with focus on product development
•    Working language to most extent English both written and spoken. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

Our section is currently driving a transformation in how we, as TRATON incl brands, develop product software. We are responsible for the tooling used in the embedded product development process and are involved from ideation to deployment/release through the products we develop and deliver. We both develop in-house and customise 3rd party tools to fit the needs of TRATON.

Our core is systems engineering and creating the best possible conditions for our internal users, so they can develop and deploy their embedded functionality for all our TRATON products.

The section consists of six units, where four are located in Sweden (Södertälje), one in Germany (Munich) and one in the USA (Lisle).

The position location is in Sweden (Södertälje)

Our section manager, Maria Nygren, is eager to build an environment where we all dare to suggest, try and bring learnings to the table. She is always open to listening to new ideas and creates a growth-oriented environment which inspires others to develop and contribute meaningfully. Together, we aim to find the best solutions and shape our path forward. 

Are you ready to grow with us in this dynamic and supportive environment?

We Offers

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

Benefits include wellness allowance, TRATON result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host 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 3 September 2025. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: 
Maria Nygren, Senior Manager TGRESI - Information Architecture and Tool Chain for Embedded, maria.nygren@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.