Job Description
to be filled: immediately
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 brands—Scania, 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.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.
We are looking for a strategic and technically skilled Product Owner to lead the development of our connectivity solutions and over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring our connected products deliver seamless, secure, and scalable experiences across global markets.
Your tasks:
- Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for connectivity and OTA update features
- Be responsible for a global development team, working in DevOps mode
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, security, operations) to gather and prioritize technical and business requirements
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company strategy
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements for connected devices
- Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to improve user experience and system robustness
- Stay current with industry trends in IoT, embedded systems, wireless protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G), and OTA technologies
- Develop new product concepts and evaluate technical feasability
Your qualifications:
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Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
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3+ years of experience as a Product Owner in embedded systems, IoT, or connectivity
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Strong knowledge of OTA updates, firmware lifecycle, and device-cloud communication
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Familiar with network protocols, embedded software, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
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Experience in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe)
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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CSPO or SAFe PO certification is a plus
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Background in automotive, smart home, or industrial IoT is an advantage
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Willingness to travel (approx. 2x/month)
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Fluent in English (spoken and written)
We offer
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Flexible working hours with trust-based working hours
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Up to 80% working remotely as well as 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU
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30 leave days + 6-8 additional free days due to conversion option
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Attractive compensation with 5 special payments
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Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers
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Company pension scheme
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Digital learning from everywhere
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Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil