to be filled from: 01/01/2026

Your working environment

TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap deliver outstanding customer value and drive innovation across our brandsScania MAN INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey shaping the future of Group R&D.

Position Details

What kind of position/job is this

This is a full-time/permanent position within the TRATON R&D Germany

Where is the job located

The role offers the flexibility to be based in any of the locations where the TRATON Group R&D organization operates (Sweden Germany USA Brazil) depending on the candidates preference and location

Who will I be reporting to

Functional reporting line

Disciplinarian reporting line

About us

At TRATON 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. 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 the transportation.

We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application please contact us.

Purpose of the Role

The role focuses on building a high-performing organisation in Munich while ensuring seamless alignment collaboration and delivery quality together with the Vehicle Service Information teams in Södertälje
By providing strong leadership clarity and cross-site integration the Group Manager ensures that deliveries within the Workshop Suite are scalable reliable and future-proof for multiple TRATON brands

Your skills

• Build lead and develop a new software development group in Munich including responsibility for recruitment onboarding competence development and establishing team culture
• Provide functional leadership for approximately 14 employees across Munich and Södertälje consisting of Software Developers and Product Owners
• Act as legal manager for additional employees located in Munich in close collaboration with their functional managers in Södertälje
• Define and establish ways of working team structure and development processes that align with the overall Vehicle Service Information organisation within TRATON R&D
• Work closely with Section Manager and group managers as part of the management team for Development of Service Products contributing to strategy planning and organisational development
• Ensure strong team deliveries within key areas of the the Workshop Suite (Adjustments Consistency Check AWS Infrastructure Shared Software Services and User Management)
• Drive cross-site collaboration between Germany Sweden and other TRATON brands including regular business travel between Munich and Södertälje

Your Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Manager in software development preferably in Automotive
• Solid background in software engineering with the ability to engage in technical discussions
• Proven experience in building or scaling teams including recruitment onboarding and team development
• Strong ability to collaborate across locations cultures and organisational boundaries
• Experience establishing ways of working and processes in evolving or fast-growing environments
• Fluency in English is essential; German and/or Swedish knowledge is a merit but not required
• Willingness to travel regularly between Munich and Södertälje especially during onboarding and team-building phases
• Visionary and self-driven able to build a new organisation with clarity direction and purpose
• Change-positive and adaptable thrives in dynamic environments lacking predefined structures
• Communicative and collaborative skilled at connecting teams and stakeholders across locations
• People-oriented and inclusive focused on team development motivation and a strong organisational culture
• Structured and pragmatic capable of balancing strategic direction with operational execution
• Trust-building and transparent promotes openness psychological safety and shared ownership

Our benefits

• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours
• Work up to 80% remotely and 20 days/year from other EU countries
• 30 days vacation 6-8 days through conversion options
• Attractive remuneration with 5 special payments
• Benefits and employee discounts incl. VW leasing offers
• Company pension scheme
• Digital learning from anywhere
• Global career opportunities at TRATON brands in Sweden the USA and Brazil

Job information

This position is with TRATON R&D Germany (department TGROB ()).

Reference number: 5226

The contact person for the department is: Patrick Rothfuß.

Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications.