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Scania Group

First Line Manager – Quality Assurance, Vehicle Service Information

Scania Group

. Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10–12 quality assurance and testing specialists .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSödertälje • SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in developing and motivating teams within Quality Assurance, driving testing strategies, and implementing process improvements. Possesses relevant technical expertise in Software Testing and Quality Assurance, with effective communication skills in English and Swedish.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceQuality Assurance ExpertiseTest Automation StrategiesProcess ImprovementAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingTest ManagementTest AutomationConfiguration ManagementRelease ManagementProcess ImprovementEngineering BackgroundAutomotive Development KnowledgeVehicle Technology Knowledge
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentCollaborationCommunicationEngagementAccountability
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in EngineeringCategory C Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryQuality AssuranceSoftware DevelopmentContinuous LearningStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10–12 quality assurance and testing specialists
  • Build and develop a newly formed Quality Assurance organization
  • Strengthen Quality Assurance capabilities and ways of working
  • Drive testing strategies and increased test automation
  • Improve configuration management and release management processes
  • Identify improvement opportunities and implement practical, sustainable solutions
  • Set priorities, remove obstacles, and ensure initiatives are implemented successfully
  • Foster ownership, continuous learning, and professional growth
  • Leverage team expertise to solve challenges and drive innovation
  • Collaborate with software development, product management, and other stakeholders
  • Support quality throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements and testing through release and operation
  • Contribute to the management team and organizational development
  • Balance strategic direction with operational involvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven leadership experience with a passion for developing and motivating people
  • Ability to create engagement, accountability, and a strong team spirit
  • Experience driving change and improving processes in a collaborative way
  • Relevant technical background, preferably within Engineering or IT
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or another relevant discipline, or corresponding work experience
  • Experience within Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or Test Management
  • Strong communication skills in both English and Swedish
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizations
  • Experience from the automotive industry is a strong advantage
  • Knowledge of vehicle technology, automotive development, or the service market is a strong advantage
  • Category C driving licence is a strong advantage
  • Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Structured development plan
  • Wide range of training opportunities
  • Access to health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance
  • Bonus
  • Flexible working hours
  • Company car leasing
  • Events for employees and their families
  • Convenient commuting support through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje for those living in Stockholm
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions