Product Manager – VCT EE Integration & Test within VCF Smart Vehicle Functions - TRATON R&D US, LLC

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Position Overview

Product Manager – VCT EE Integration & Test within VCF Smart Vehicle Functions

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.

We are looking for a Product Manager – VCT EE Integration & Test within VCF Smart Vehicle Functions, who wants to join the Group R&D transformation journey. The role offers flexibility to be based in Sweden, Germany, or the USA.

Role Summary

As our current Product Manager transitions into a new role, we are looking for a successor who will continue driving transformation and product excellence in SW solutions. This is a global leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments, values cross-border collaboration, and wants to shape future engineering capabilities within TRATON Group R&D.

The role sits within the Vehicle Interaction domain and operates in a global setup across Sweden, Germany, and the USA. You will work closely with key stakeholders and leadership, reporting to the Domain Head for Vehicle Interaction.

Job Responsibilities

As Product Manager for VCT EE Integration & Test, you are accountable for ensuring that the right capabilities are integrated and tested at the right time, with a strong focus on business value, usability, and long-term strategy.

You will:

• Define and evolve product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Drive prioritization in complex and fast-changing environments
• Lead transformation and change initiatives across global teams
• Create alignment between business needs, architecture, and delivery
• Enable collaboration across flows, brands, sites, and organizational boundaries
• Drive stakeholder engagement and decision-making
• Follow up on outcomes, value realization, and adoption
• Contribute to improving product development processes
• Work with all brand EE architectures, both future and legacy
• Drive cross-functional integration and value realization

You will lead through influence rather than formal authority and collaborate closely with architects, program and project leads, and management across the organization.

Who You Are

We are looking for a senior leader with a strong product mindset and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence and collaboration.

You likely have:

• Experience as a Product Manager within a VCT or similar setup, or senior line management experience with a strong passion for product leadership
• Experience in software development and testing
• Proven track record in complex, cross-functional environments
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience driving organizational change and transformation
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in an international environment

We believe you are:

• Result-oriented while remaining collaborative
• Constructively demanding and respectful
• Acting with integrity and a strong customer focus
• A solution-oriented professional who actively contributes to outcomes
• A team player who builds trust and engagement
• Comfortable balancing strategic direction with operational realities

This Is Us

Within TRATON Group R&D, you will be part of a global network of highly skilled colleagues working at the intersection of product development, engineering transformation, and digital innovation.

You will play a key role in shaping the future Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) journey and influencing:

• Ways of working
• Product strategy
• Engineering enablement
• Cross-brand collaboration
• Future technology capabilities

As part of a global team, you gain exposure across the entire transportation industry and contribute to transforming mobility together with our brands.

Recruiting Process

Recruiting process if selected: 30 min Teams Technical Screening with TRATON Hiring Manager or their team member, Cross Brand Interview, Candidate selection, Offer Phase

Cross-Brand RecruitingBy applying to this position, please be aware that we may share your application (e.g., CV) with relevant stakeholders across TRATON Group and its brands to enable a group-wide recruitment process. 

Resume & InterviewApplication and interview language is English. No cover letter needed.

Application PeriodApplications will be accepted until: June 21, 2026

Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period.

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Travel is required, and the role is based on a hybrid working model depending on location.

Contact:For questions regarding the role, please contact via Teams:

• Hiring Manager: Helene Sjöblom (Domain Head Vehicle Interaction)
• Niclas Clashammar (Section Head EE Architecture & Cybersecurity Test)
• Sophie Höglund (RTE VCT EE Integration & Test)
• Tom Nyman (Architect VCT EE Integration & Test)

We look forward to your application!

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 9 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience
• At least 2 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

Salary : $146,400 - $219,600