Unit Head - Vehicle Service Information, Drivetrain & Maintenance

Scania Group; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center

Wellness allowance

Bonus

Flexible hours

Company car leasing

Company events

Commuting support

Job summary

Scania Group is seeking a proactive Unit Head for TRATON Group R&D in Södertälje, Sweden. You will lead and develop a nine-person team of development engineers, technical writers and a spare parts preparator, driving high-quality deliveries across development initiatives with a customer-centric approach.

You will empower your team through clear priorities, planning and follow-up, while strengthening cross-functional collaboration to ensure service market perspectives are integrated throughout

Qualifications

• Engaging leader who coaches, develops and inspires employees.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical, self-motivated with clear direction for the team.
• Experience from Service Market and/or automotive industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the unit, including recruitment and competence planning.
• Secure high-quality deliveries through planning, prioritization and QA.
• Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Drive competence development and individual development plans.
• Collaborate across functions and contribute to the Section Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Coaching

Job description

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 Summary

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

As Unit Head, you will lead and develop the team while securing high-quality deliveries across our development initiatives. You will empower your employees through clear priorities, effective planning, follow‑up and continuous improvement. Together with your team, you will solve technical challenges from a customer‑centric perspective. The unit contributes throughout the entire development process, from concept development and implementation to product follow‑up. You will also play an important role in strengthening collaboration across functions, ensuring that the Service Market perspective is considered throughout the product development process.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the unit, including recruitment, competence planning and securing the right capabilities for current and future needs.
• Secure high‑quality deliveries through effective planning, prioritization, follow‑up and quality assurance.
• Set clear expectations and performance targets, conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback and coaching.
• Drive competence development, creating individual development plans that support both employee growth and the unit's long‑term capability needs.
• Actively contribute to the Section Management Team, collaborating across functions and helping develop the overall organization.

Who You Are

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

• Engaging leader who coaches, develops and inspires employees, with a present, responsive and supportive leadership style.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working cross‑functionally with many stakeholders and building effective relationships.
• Analytical and self‑motivated, with sound judgement and a big‑picture mindset that creates clarity and direction for the team.
• Experience from the Service Market and/or automotive industry is an advantage, but not a requirement.

This Is Us

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.

You will lead a team of nine highly committed employees, including Development Engineers, Technical Writers and a Spare Parts Preparator. We develop the aftermarket support needed to troubleshoot, maintain and repair drivetrain systems and complete vehicles. Our work supports Service Technicians across the global TRATON service networks, where fast access to accurate service information is essential for customer uptime. Through close collaboration with development and service functions, we help make our products service‑friendly, efficient and safe to work with.

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.

• access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance
• bonus
• flexible working hours
• 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.

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D