Head Of Group Autonomous Product Management
At TRATON Group, we believe that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we can make the future of transportation more sustainable - Let´s make a difference together.
The TRATON AB office, located in Södertälje, consists of experienced colleagues with various backgrounds and nationalities from all TRATON Group brands. We enjoy solving strategic problems cross functional and cross brand in the TRATON Group. We strive for a climate where opinions and knowledge are openly shared within and between teams and we welcome new ideas in order to create dynamic synergies.
With its brands Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and International, TRATON Group is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its offering comprises light-duty commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses. At TRATON, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation. Find out more: www.traton.com
We’re Hiring to a newly created role as Head of Group Autonomous Product Management. Join us as in a strategic, high-influence role at the heart of shaping the future of our product ecosystem.
Role Summary
As the bridge between our Group R&D organisation and the brands, you will own the product vision and define the roadmap that ensures we build solutions for customers true value. Your leadership will help us deliver breakthrough software and autonomous products that scale, differentiate, and drive sustainable business growth. You will be a part of the Group Service and Autonomous Portfolio Management team.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a team and working methods together with Group R&D to take TRATON Group in to the next era of excelence when it comes autonomous solutions.
- Product Vision & Roadmap Ownership
- Prioritize a roadmap that balances quick wins with strategic, foundational capabilities.
- Define a compelling long-term product vision aligned with our Brands strategy.
- Act as the strategic link between Group R&D and our Brands.
- Collaborate closely with R&D leaders to shape the technical direction.
- Set development budget boundaries aligned with capability and financial targets.
- Partner with our Brands commercial and TRATON Group Finance to identify high-value segments and monetization opportunities.
- Connect product investments to business cases and drive ROI-focused decision-making.
- Champion a deep understanding of customer workflows, pains, and outcomes.
- Align teams across the organisation around product strategy and customer impact.
- Engage throughout development cycles, ensuring targets, timelines, and outcomes are met.
Who You Are
- Have 10+ years of senior leadership experience with strong business development and R&D responsibility.
- Bring deep experience from advanced software development and autonomous technology
- You are a strategic thinker with a passion for customer-centric product development.
- A strong technical partner who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Have a commercial mindset who understands market dynamics and value creation.
- A leader able to create clarity, inspire teams, and deliver results.
Location
TRATON Group Product Management has its home base in Södertälje, and the role requires significant presence both with the team and out in the field, close to our Brands, customers and key partners.
This Is Us
Group Product Management (GPM) is at the heart of TRATON’s strategic product leadership. We balance customer and market needs with industrial capabilities, ensuring that the right solutions are developed and funded across all TRATON brands.
Our team brings together experienced colleagues from diverse backgrounds, cultures and disciplines. We value openness, shared insight and constructive debate. We solve complex challenges collaboratively and welcome new ideas that create synergies and strengthen our Group-wide performance.
Within GPM, the E-Mobility team leads the Group-level product planning, roadmap development and strategic direction for electric mobility. We work closely with brand Sales & Marketing organizations, engineering and Industrial Operations to deliver high-impact solutions at the right time and with the right modularized performance steps for the Group.
We ensure, besides interesting & challenging tasks, we have a lot of fun as a team facing these challenges.
TRATON AB 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 supports your career growth both locally and internationally.
Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. The group also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents.
Application
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-12-11. 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: Lars Karlsson Head of Group Services and Autonomous Portfolio Management, lars.karlsson@se.traton.com
Södertälje, SE, 151 38
