Head of Product and Technology

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Product Management

In short

Scania seeks a Head of Product and Technology to lead the product definition and integration of autonomous transport solutions, acting as a bridge between customers and technology partners. This externally focused role requires a strong technical leader with over 10 years of experience in product management or systems engineering, a deep understanding of autonomous systems, and a Master's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of customer operations, use cases, and TCO/TOE to define autonomous solution value.
Own the autonomous product definition and solution requirements baseline (functional, performance, safety, scalability).
Own the technical partner integration strategy and assess partner stacks.
Own the acceptance and maturity bar, distinguishing demo-ready from production-ready.
Own the customer-facing solution roadmap.
Define deployment-ready reference architectures and lead technical readiness reviews.
Own end-to-end traceability from requirements to validation evidence for safety cases.
Secure scalability across multiple autonomy partners and ODDs.
Line-manage the Safety Manager while preserving safety independence.
Maintain the technical interface to TRATON Group Product Management and Group R&D.

Requirements

10+ years in product management, systems engineering, autonomous systems, or technical leadership.
Proven experience translating customer, market, and stakeholder needs into clear, traceable solution requirements.
Strong understanding of autonomous systems, connected services, or industrial digital solutions.
Experience selecting and managing third-party technology partners and integrating their stacks.
Ability to define a value proposition tied to solution functionality and feature maturity.
Strong experience with verification and validation governance.
Experience from live operational deployment environments.
Understanding of functional safety principles (ISO 26262, SOTIF) and cybersecurity requirements.
Master's degree in Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

Externally oriented and comfortable working between customer reality and partner technology.
Ability to hold a firm technical line without owning the engineering yourself.

Benefits

Chance to be part of an organization focused on Scania’s targets and driving industry transformation.
Dynamic and engaging workplace with collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Strong team environment encouraging knowledge sharing and close cooperation.
Structured development plan and wide range of training opportunities (local and international).
Access to health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance.
Result bonus.
Flexible working hours.
Company car leasing.
Events for employees and their families.

Skills

Product ManagementSystems EngineeringAutonomous SystemsConnected ServicesIndustrial Digital SolutionsISO 26262SOTIF

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About Scania Group

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, we are creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and our environment. Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

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