UX Design Manager (e-Commerce)

Who are we? 
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Volvo Cars newly-formed UX organization is expanding and is now seeking a UX Designer Manager (e-Commerce) to join the Web UX Team at Volvo Cars' Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden

What’s in it for you?
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to redefine what it means to own and shop for a vehicle during one of the most innovative times in the transport industry. Volvo Cars is looking to redefine all aspects of the car ecosystem including online shopping, ownership, autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, and sustainability. User Experience as a discipline is a key part of Volvo Cars' strategy and a newly formed UX organization will help gather insights about our users and redefine and elevate the users' experience of Volvo's products and services.

What you’ll do
As the new UX Designer Manager (e-Commerce), you will be the UX leader for a key part of the Volvo web ecosystem, focused on driving online sales of our electric vehicles and the related web experience. You will build and manage a team of about eight designers and researchers. You will collaborate with other design managers and stakeholders as you work to provide a well-functioning and efficient team. You will work within the UX organization on strategy and planning. You and your team need to advocate for the user, create a delightful and cohesive user experience with a high quality of craft. 
Location
Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden (International candidates are welcome and our relocation team is able to help).
How to learn more and apply
For questions about the team, position, and recruitment process, please contact Megan Reif at +46 (0) 763 121 018. 
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
If you link to or upload your portfolio/examples of your where you documented your work processes, your application will be prioritized.

You and your skills
We believe you are looking for an experienced designer and design manager with about eight years' experience who has managed multi-disciplinary teams before. You are a great interaction designer, a solid visual designer, and understand research methodologies. You have experience designing user applications with a platform and system mindset. You have a proven track record of delivering design on time and contributing to a high-performing product. You have experience managing stakeholders from different organizations. Ecommerce experience is highly preferred and automotive experience isn't necessary.

You should be able to provide a portfolio of projects (or samples of preview work) to which you have made a substantial contribution and/or make a portfolio presentation as part of the selection process.