Software Update MS Process Architect

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. 

Role Summary

The SUMS (Software Update Management System) - process architect is responsible for defining,developing, and maintaining the process landscape that enables the organization to meet regulatory (e.g. UNECE R156) and technical (ISO 24089 Road Vehicles - Software update engineering) requirements for road vehicles software updates. This role ensures that software updates are systematically integrated into the entire product lifecycle from concept, development, production, and operation to decommissioning.

The Process Architect acts as the key interface between governance, engineering, and compliance functions, ensuring that software update management processes are robust, auditable, and adaptable to evolving requirements.

At our core, we believe great ideas thrive in collaboration. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally and cross-organizationally in a truly global environment, shaping projects from first concept to final delivery. You’ll build strong networks, navigate across teams, and help bring big ideas to life - because here, teamwork isn’t just encouraged, it’s essential. We’ve built a culture where people speak up, support each other, and take ownership. In our team, you’re free to bring your ideas to the table - and expected to do so. We value integrity, accountability, and pride in what we deliver, creating a space where everyone feels safe, trusted, and motivated to grow.

Job Responsibilities

As a SUMS process architect, some examples of your working tasks could be:

• develop, maintain, and improve the SUMS process architecture across the vehicle lifecycle;

• translate regulatory and standard requirements into practical, auditable processes and working methods;

• ensure that SUMS processes meet requirements from UNECE R156, ISO 24089, and other applicable software update regulations or standards;

• define process interfaces, roles, responsibilities, KPIs, evidence needs, and governance structures within the SUMS process landscape;

• ensure alignment between TRATON-level SUMS governance, brand-specific implementations, and project-specific ways of working;

• support projects and engineering teams in implementing SUMS processes correctly and efficiently;

• specify process and tool requirements needed to implement, monitor, and improve SUMS;

• support audits, assessments, milestone reviews, and corrective actions;

• drive continuous improvement based on audit findings, risks, deviations, lessons learned,and regulatory development;

Who You Are

We believe that you are a systems thinker and a strong communicator with a passion for software update and regulatory excellence. You bring:

• Experience from process development, process architecture, management systems, system engineering, embedded systems, or automotive software development.

• Understanding of regulated product development and the ability to translate regulatory or standard requirements into practical, traceable, and auditable processes.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, certification, IT, product management, and other stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to align different teams around common ways of working.

• Good analytical skills and the ability to break down complex regulatory or technical requirements into practical process solutions.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive topics from analysis to implementation.

This Is Us

The Software Update Management System (SUMS) Process Architect is responsible for ensuring that all software updates comply with relevant regulations and standards. This role involves planning and maintaining the required certification activities, communicating with technical services and type approval authorities, and ensuring the integrity and safety of the vehicle’s software throughout its lifecycle.The Software Update Management System (SUMS) Process Architect is responsible for ensuring that all software updates comply with relevant regulations and standards. This role involves planning and maintaining the required certification activities, communicating with technical services and type approval authorities, and ensuring the integrity and safety of the vehicle’s software throughout its lifecycle.

TRATON Offers

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include wellness allowance, bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-10-19. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

We look forward to your application!

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D