First Line Manager - Quality Assurance, Vehicle Service Information

Scania Latin America; Stjärna; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center in Gröndal

Wellness allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Company car leasing

Job summary

Scania in Södertälje, Sweden, is seeking a First Line Manager to lead a newly formed Quality Assurance team within TRATON R&D's Vehicle Service Information (VSI) organization. You will balance people leadership with hands-on activities to ensure quality, stability, and reliable releases for The Workshop Suite (TWS) across brands.

You will drive testing, automation, configuration management, and release processes, shaping a strong quality culture and strategic direction for the organization and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with ability to develop and motivate people.
• Experience driving change and improving processes in a collaborative way.
• Experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance or Test Management.
• Strong communication skills in English (and Swedish).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a newly formed Quality Assurance team of 10–12 specialists.
• Drive testing strategy, automation, and release management capabilities.
• Strengthen QA capabilities and improve ways of working across the org.
• Collaborate with software development, product management, and stakeholders.
• Support quality throughout the development lifecycle from requirements to release.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Change management

Engineering/IT background

Master's degree

Software testing

Test management

Communication (English)

Communication (Swedish)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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First Line Manager - Quality Assurance, Vehicle Service Information

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 reachfurther. 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 Summary

This role is part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a newly established Quality Assurance team within TRATON R&D's Vehicle Service Information (VSI) organization. As First Line Manager, you will play a key role in shaping how we secure quality, stability, and reliable releases for The Workshop Suite (TWS), a business‑critical platform supporting workshops across our brands.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you will combine people leadership with continuous improvement, driving the development of our testing, automation, configuration management, and release management capabilities. Together with your team and key stakeholders across the organization, you will help build a strong quality culture, improve ways of working, and ensure TWS continues to meet the growing demands of our customers and business. As a member of the management team, you will also contribute to the strategic development of the organization and its future direction.

Job Responsibilities

As First Line Manager, you will play a key role in building and developing a newly formed Quality Assurance organization, leading a team of approximately 10-12 specialists across software testing, test automation, release management, configuration management, and related disciplines.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality assurance and testing professionals.
• Build and strengthen the organization’s Quality Assurance capabilities and ways of working.
• Drive the development and execution of testing strategies, including increased test automation.
• Improve and mature configuration management and release management processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and transform ideas into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Set priorities, remove obstacles, and ensure initiatives are successfully implemented.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team.
• Leverage the expertise of team members to solve challenges and drive innovation
• Collaborate closely with software development teams, product management, and other key stakeholders.
• Support quality throughout the entire development lifecycle, from requirements and testing to release and operation.
• Contribute to the management team and support the ongoing development of the organization and its customer value delivery.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will balance strategic direction with operational involvement, helping shape both the future of the team and the way we work.

Who You Are

We are looking for a driven and people‑oriented leader who enjoys building high‑performing teams, developing talent, and continuously improving ways of working. You are equally comfortable being involved in day‑to‑day operations and setting a clear direction for the future.

You are someone who challenges the status quo, drives positive change, and knows how to bring others along on the journey. Through clear communication, constructive feedback, and a coaching mindset, you help individuals and teams reach their full potential.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for developing and motivating people.
• The ability to create engagement, accountability, and a strong team spirit.
• Experience driving change and improving processes in a collaborative way.
• A relevant technical background, preferably within Engineering or IT.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (or other relevant discipline), or corresponding work experience.
• Experience within Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or Test Management.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Swedish.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizations.

It is considered a strong advantage if you also have:

• Experience from the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of vehicle technology, automotive development, or the service market.
• A Category C driving licence.

Above all, we are looking for someone who believes that sustainable improvements are achieved through people - a leader who inspires others, encourages growth, and creates an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

This Is Us

At TRATON R&D, Vehicle Service Information (VSI), we develop and maintain The Workshop Suite (TWS), a critical tool supporting workshops in diagnosing, maintaining, repairing and updating vehicles across our brands.

As we expand our deliveries to more brands, the demands on our systems continue to increase. We need to ensure high quality, stable releases and reliable uptime while managing an increasingly complex product with more functionality, integrations and dependencies.

To meet these challenges, we are bringing together our Quality Assurance capabilities into a new group with a clear mission: strengthen how we verify, release and safeguard the quality of TWS across our brands.

TRATON Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON Group R&D supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. We also arrange events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje.