Unit Head - System Development of Service Solutions (f/m/d)

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 organization 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 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 business travel between Munich and Södertälje.

Several years of experience as a Manager in software development, preference 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 interact locations, cultures, and organizational 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, distract to build a new organization with clarity, direction, and purpose. Change-positive and adaptive, thrives in dynamic environments lacquering 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 organizational culture. Structured and pragmatic, capable of balancing strategic direction with operational execution. Trust-building and transparent, promotes openness, psychological safety, and shared ownership

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