EPIC Owner – Services & Connectivity

• The mission for the Epic owner is to define the EPIC by working collaboratively with stakeholders and cater to Services & Connectivity stream deliveries.
• You will manage interfaces with other Vehicle and Technology streams as well to coordinate the cross functional deliverables (E.g., operation, after market, back office,  ..)
• Our core epic solving teams consists normally of concept developers, cyber security engineers, verification leaders and system/SW Architect.
• You will drive the EPIC through various decision points in the Technology Committee for approval and introduce the actual implementation of the concept to the different ARTs (Agile Release Trains).
• The EPICs in the Services & Connectivity are related to our technology roadmaps which are SW&HW Connectivity platforms, Communication technologies, Time and positioning, Assistance request & Emergency calls and other Connected Solutions for the “Telematics Gateway Generation – 3” Product.
• The size and complexity of the EPICs vary and the involvement from other Vehicle and Technology streams are frequent.
• As an EPIC Owner at Services & Connectivity, Bangalore, you will mainly manage EPICs for the “Telematics Gateway Generation – 3” Product.

Responsibilities:-

• Ensure the complete product delivery according to the EPIC description.
• Detect and propose improvement of the Epic description based on the roadmap – balance with responsibility of Product Manager/ Product Owner
• Plan the right sequence of milestones and align these milestones with concerned parties cross-functionally, including related EPICs and IB (Intro Block) milestones.
• Ensure Epic breakdowns into a sequence of capabilities and features meeting the milestones.
• Synchronize capabilities to secure that milestones are met and escalate when needed with the product owners.
• Support and communicate across organizational boundaries, to safeguard the complete EPIC delivery.
• Secure budget, financial decisions and follow up for the scope of the EPIC.
• Build and update the Business case for the complete product change when applicable.

Qualifications:-

• Bachelor/Master of Engineering in one of the following Streams – Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science or equal.
• Experience of Project/Product management as an EPIC Owner or Project Manager or Business Analyst or relevant Technical Leadership.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in embedded software, hardware and system development, preferably in the Automotive industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAFe Agile Way of Working and mindset is a plus.
• Strong networking abilities adapt to a multicultural environment.
• High customer and business focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands – Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.