Specialist Epic Owner

As an Epic Owner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Vehicle/Technology stream deliveries by managing interfaces with other streams, sub-streams, and teams. Your responsibilities will include detecting and proposing improvements to the epic description based on the roadmap, ensuring complete product delivery according to the epic description, and planning the sequence of milestones in alignment with concerned parties. You will facilitate epic breakdowns into a sequence of capabilities, synchronize capabilities to meet milestones, and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries to safeguard complete epic delivery. To excel in this role, you are required to have 10 to 13 years of experience in project management, experience in coordinating portfolio epics through the portfolio Kanban system, and expertise in developing business cases and working directly with key stakeholders on Agile Release Trains. Your experience with agile methods such as SCRUM, KANBAN, and the SAFe framework, as well as SW project lifecycle development and project management, will be valuable assets. In terms of knowledge, you should possess an overall understanding of the EE system of a vehicle, familiarity with Agile ways of working, and the ability to work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define an epic using the epic hypothesis statement. You should also be adept at working with internal teams and external Suppliers to develop cost estimates, size epics, and provide input for economic prioritization based on Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) and Lean business cases. In addition to your experience and knowledge, your competencies will play a vital role in your success as an Epic Owner. Collaborating effectively, communicating clearly, taking action with a sense of urgency, managing complexity, being resilient, building networks, and consistently driving results are essential competencies for this role. Personal attributes such as being organized, communicative, taking ownership of deliveries, having a can-do attitude, and being resilient are highly valued. A structured approach with attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple topics simultaneously, and a willingness to put the team first are key attributes for success in this role. If you are passionate about shaping sustainable transport solutions for the future, collaborating with next-gen technologies, and working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, then this role as an Epic Owner at Volvo Group may be the perfect match for you. Apply now and join us in creating efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions that make a positive impact on the world.,