Arbetsbeskrivning

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 - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summery

The Project Manager role supports the VCT team, Pack Thermal — a non-prestigious, positive, and highly skilled design and simulation team within Traton. Our strength lies in a unique mix of experiences and technical expertise, all centered around understanding and optimizing thermodynamic properties in battery development. We take pride in our collaborative mindset, our curiosity, and our ability to solve complex challenges together.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team to ensure a well-functioning, collaborative environment.
• Drive process improvements to enhance time-to-market, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate and guide the team through projects and milestones, ensuring steady workflow.
• Work closely with the Product Owner and cross-functional teams (Marketing, Production, Procurement) to align priorities and achieve common goals.
• Balance a holistic perspective with attention to detail.

This Is Us

Our unit, Battery Thermal Design, is a diverse and international group of engineers and specialists working together to understand and optimize the thermal behavior of the entire battery pack. Spread across three countries, we combine different backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise — something we consider one of our greatest strengths. We value inclusion, collaboration, and a supportive team culture where ideas can flow freely and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry.

Who You Are

Personal qualities

• Actively listens, builds relationships, and creates psychological safety within the team
• Communicates transparently, builds trust through consistency and clarity
• Navigates change, shifting priorities and structure, helping the team maintain direction
• Takes initiative, motivates others, and drives the team forward by clarifying goals and creating a positive momentum
• You are able to recognize and include introverted or quieter team members, ensuring everyone feels seen, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully

Competence and Experience

• Engineering education as a foundation
• Understanding of design and technical issues within the field
• Project management skills are a plus, but you could also be a designer and simulation engineer with the potential to grow into a project management role
• Fluent in English (Swedish and German are an advantage
• Working in international and rapidly changing environments is desirable
• Previous experience in project management is an advantage
• Experience from Scania, Traton, or similar companies is an advantage but not a requirement

In this position, you will be required to travel on short notice

TRATON Offers

TRATON Offers - Section 5 This section remains unchanged. 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 a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families. 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 2025-12-15. 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: Vanna Algotss on Borhani, Manager, [email protected]

We look forward to your application! This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D