Public Affairs Manager
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.
Role Summary
As Public Affairs Manager at Scania and TRATON Group, you will help shape the policy environment for sustainable transport and automotive competitiveness. You will act as a trusted policy expert, coordinate strategic policy issues across Sweden, Europe and globally, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also support the organization with policy advice and analysis.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate, evaluate and develop Scania’s strategic policy priorities at national, European and global level.
- Monitor and analyze policy developments within our sector.
- Lead projects and mobilize relevant parts of Scania and the TRATON group to ensure one voice within the group.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external networks with stakeholders, policymakers, authorities and industry associations.
- Prepare comprehensive high-quality briefings for executive management, provide strategic advice for colleagues in the organization and the local business units in advocacy work.
Who You Are
- A highly valued team player, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are an excellent communicator in your area of expertise.
- Structured, proactive and have experience in policy work and project management.
- A self-motivated and creative person with analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
- Are both strategic and tactical in your mindset and able to build strong relationships internally as well as externally.
- Have an experience from some kind of industry policy work, for example within the political/governmental side or similar (lobby or industry organization) and be well oriented in both the Swedish and the EU political landscape.
Education
- You have a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- 10+ years of working experience.
- Professional proficiency in English and Swedish, spoken and written, is required.
This Is Us
You will work in global team together with colleagues within the TRATON Group. The closest colleagues work from Södertälje as part of the Strategy and Communications team and in close co-operation with the Regulatory Affairs team and the Sustainability team.
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 for an easy commute to Södertälje.
Application
We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-10-04. 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:
Malina Grunt, Talent Acquisition Specialist, malina.grunt@scania.com or Emilia Käck, Acting Head of Scania Public Affairs, emilia.kack@scania.com.
We look forward to your application!
Södertälje, SE, 151 38
