First Line Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert

This position is within one of TRATON’s companies.

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