ASPICE Manager – Division EMEA

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ASPICE Manager – Division EMEA.

The AEMEA ASPICE Process Manager is responsible for defining, coordinating, and deploying Automotive SPICE–compliant processes within AEMEA, ensuring effective and efficient project execution. Acting as a strategic partner to Project Managers and functional leaders, the role enables consistent ASPICE application across projects while leveraging existing expertise and systematically addressing capability gaps. The position operates in a matrix organization, with a strong divisional delivery focus and close alignment with global process owners and governance teams.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

Strategy and Alignment

• Define the AEMEA ASPICE process strategy in alignment with global governance
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of ASPICE requirements
• Align Divisional needs, constraints, and feedback with global process owners

Process Scope and Tailoring

• Support early project phases in defining:

o Product, system, and software scope

o ASPICE process applicability and tailoring

o Roles, responsibilities, and interfaces

• Develop pragmatic tailoring rules

Deployment and Enablement

• Coordinate ASPICE process implementation across projects and functions
• Guide Project Managers and CFT on ASPICE‑relevant topics
• Leverage existing expertise and formalize best practices
• Identify and address capability gaps through targeted enablement

Assessment and Readiness Support

• Support preparation for internal and external ASPICE assessments
• Identify risks and gaps early and support mitigation actions
• Act as an interface to assessors and customers when required

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor process effectiveness and adoption
• Consolidate lessons learned from projects and assessments
• Propose process improvements and enhancements to global owners

If you have/are:

• Deep knowledge of Automotive SPICE including scope, tailoring, and assessments
• Strong understanding of:

o Automotive product development lifecycles

o System, software, and hardware development interfaces

o Project management in customer driven environments

• Experience translating standards into practical processes
• Ability to work effectively in matrix structures
• Structured analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset
• High credibility with engineers and project managers
• Strong influencing skills without reliance on hierarchy
• Ability to communicate complex requirements in simple, actionable terms
• Resilient under delivery and audit pressure
• Collaborative, transparent, and constructive working style
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (Advanced degree is a plus)
• ASPICE qualification (e.g. Competent Assessor) is an advantage but not mandatory
• 5+ years - experience in automotive product development or project environments
• Proven hands‑on experience with ASPICE implementation and/or assessments
• Experience operating in a Tier‑1 or OEM context preferred
• Background in process definition, improvement, or governance is highly beneficial
• Exposure to multi‑site, regional, or global organizations is an advantage
• Mandatory: English (Swedish, German, French is a plus)

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!