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Volvo Bus – Vice President – Cluster Asia Pacific
The transportation industry is transforming at a higher pace than ever before. Very much driven by electromobility, connectivity and digitalization, new business models and opportunities to create value for our customers and society are evolving. If you think this sounds exciting and want to be part of a company committed to take a leading position in this transformation, we have an opportunity for you!


The role
We have just embarked on probably the most interesting journey of our business ever and now we are looking for a passionate, creative, empowering business leader to take our Bus and Coach Business in Asia Pacific to the future.


Together with a highly dedicated and professional team you will develop and implement the business strategy needed to accelerate our journey towards the new tomorrow.


Drive the transformation from product sales to solutions sales, maximizing customer success and market opportunities for Volvo.


Enable strong relationships and close cooperation with our market companies, private importers and our dealer and service network.


Risk manage the scope of the business.


Be a member of Business Unit Chassis leadership team. As a member of the leadership team you will be involved in strategy, business, people and culture development and other initiatives.


You
To excel in this role, we believe that you are truly passionate and interested in people and cultures, that you inspire, motivate, and empower employees around you. You are result oriented and have a proven ability to transform business objectives and visions to daily work and actions. You understand the power of teamwork and you are excellent in partnerships and building strong and long-term relationships with our customers, partners, and other stakeholders.


You are convinced that diverse, empowered and teams high in trust act with speed and accountability. You have excellent professional skills from senior roles in fast paced, multicultural and diverse environment.


You have a master’s degree or equivalent as the basis for your career. You are fluent in English. International business experience is a merit. The successful candidate will have shown a winning attitude and great persona in combination with a strong track record and references.


The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Unit Chassis and is a member of the Business Unit Chassis management team.


Location & Timeline
The position is based somewhere in Asia Pacific. Travel is expected but we highly value work/life balance.
Diversity is important for us at Volvo Buses, we therefore encourage women to apply.


For more information please contact:
Sanela Lundqvist, VP HR Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses, +46 76 553 57 66 or
Dan Pettersson, Senior Vice President Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses, +46 76 553 30 67


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Director Business and Operational Services


Are you an energetic, communicative, and dynamic leader with ability to create structure and clarity in complex matters? Do you have an exceptional business mindset and understanding, and do you also possess expertise from managing quality and environmental system standards (ISO9001 and ISO14001), then you might be our next star! We are now recruiting a new Director Business and Operational Services.


This is who we are
Business and Operational Services (BOS) resides within CV Business Office in Complete Vehicle, Group Trucks Technology (GTT). BOS plans, executes, and follows up both internal as well as external management system audits in close collaboration with the GTT Executive Management Team (EMT). The BOS team is global and provides management system support to all our GTT sites. Within the team, we also provide executive services to GTT and Complete Vehicle related to sustainability, environmental awareness, business development, continuous improvement and change management.


What we can offer you
In this position you will be where the action is! You will get the opportunity to interact with senior leaders from all functions in GTT. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to get a holistic view of product development. The position will also let you learn and influence the evolution of our management systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in planning and preparation of management reviews, and you will be expected to ensure relevant information is available at right time. Together with your team you will work both on pull-, and push. You have freedom to identify and drive improvement activities and analysis to create business value. You will also be requested to support GTT business with expertise related to your domain.


The team you will be leading is today a very senior and diverse team, consisting of dedicated, forward-leaning and highly skilled professionals. The team will have great expectations of you, but you will also be able to expect a lot from them.


Your focus will be to:
Drive activities to secure quality-, and environmental management standards compliance in GTT, over time
Drive business relevant improvement activities
Plan for, and execute management reviews
Plan and execute internal, as well as external (in collaboration with external party) audit programs in GTT globally
Continuously contribute to enhanced sustainability and environmental awareness in GTT



Are our interests matching?
To be able to thrive in this position, we believe you have strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional, cross-business & cross-hierarchal topics. We also believe you have good communication skills with a high dose of political savvy and a strong drive to deliver results. As the director of BOS you should have stakeholder management skills, with ability to create mutual understanding and ways forward in complex topics. We believe you can thrive and succeed in a dynamic environment where change and continuous improvement are expected. You have a genuine interest in leading work related to management systems and in sustainable product development with good understanding of the requirements on the automotive industry. We would also like you to have previous experience from working with Volvo product development processes


Other important competencies for the position:
• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• Several years’ work experience where of minimum 5 years in line management
• Experience from leading global teams
• Proven experience from working with strategy, process-, and method improvements
• Documented ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 experience


As Director Business Operational Services, you will report to Vice President CV Business Office, and be part of the CV Business Office Management team.


We are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender and nationality, among others. We find that well balanced work teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.
You need to attach both a resumé and a cover letter for your application to be considered complete.
Are you curious or do you have questions – reach out to:
Hiring Manger:
Malin Husberg, Vice President CV Business Office, +46 31 322 43 55.
HR:
Carl Esselin, Vice President HR Complete Vehicle, +46 31 323 14 41.


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Are you brave problem solver that works proactively to find smart solutions to a variety of challenges? Are you an active listener and interested in understanding others? Are you willing to be part of our team as a team player with a lot of energy, passion and a positive attitude? Then please continue to read because you might very well be the one we are looking for!


About us
Whether our people work in an office, factory, warehouse, customer center or dealership, in Volvo Group Real Estate we create work environments where people thrive, every day. It is our ambition to create industry leading work environments, secure an optimized property portfolio and deliver high quality services and projects. We are a global team of about 300 real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to all our stakeholders. We support Volvo Group in 60 different countries and 635 sites, throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.


In Gothenburg, Group Real Estate is leading the Campus Lundby project, creating a unique centre for development of sustainable transport solutions. Campus Lundby will be characterized by openness and room for internal as well as external partnerships, and thereby take an active part in the development of the City of Gothenburg.


About the position
We are now looking for a Director for our newly created Space Optimization function in the Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division. A strong leader that creates enthusiasm for securing the optimal utilization of our premises and for our stakeholders in the Volvo Group. Your mission is to secure a fit-for-purpose space optimization (including a sharp lease strategy) and to drive relocation projects and ABW (Activity Based Workplace) initiatives. The role also includes being a line manager for the resources in the Space Optimization team, meaning leading and developing your team members.


As Director Space Optimization you are an active business partner for the Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division and you collaborate and contribute in all aspects within the division. We will also ask that you take responsibility in our continuous improvement journey in order to reach our target image.


Your main focus:
Secure the utilization for our premises, in collaboration with other teams (take the lead)
Develop and secure our lease strategy
Stakeholder dialogue in order to create an attractive workplace
Campus Lundby future workplace initiatives
Implement our VGFW-concept. (Volvo Group Future Workplace)
Visualization of analytics of data and facts



You will report to the VP Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division and be a member of the Division Management Team.


Who are you?
To be successful in this position you have a lot of energy and drive to develop and analyze performance. Our Volvo values are a natural part of who you are and you work closely together with our colleagues to increase engagement and improve our ways of working. A good business mindset and holistic approach is important. You need to be flexible, well organized and structured - with a strong analytical background.


As a leader, you act as a role model and lead by example. You earn and build trust and provide support to your team members for them to be successful. You see the true value of the approach to “go and see” (GEMBA).


Required knowledge/experience:
We are looking for someone who has experience within the field. We would also like to see the following knowledge, experience and skills:
BSc in Engineering, IT or Business Administration (or similar)
Proven leadership capabilities and experience as line manager
Minimum 5+ years working experience within the Real Estate area, preferably within leases and space optimization or office relocation projects
Knowledgeable in Swedish Tenancy law
Negotiating and financial knowledge, how to add business value
Great communication skills



As we are a truly global and diverse company you also need great communication skills in English, spoken and written.


Are we a perfect match?
Are you a passionate leader who strives to get the best out of people? Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment where there are a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.


At Group Real Estate we are actively working to establish a team that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.


Location: The location of the position is in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Travel: Occasional travelling will be required.


Curious or do you have some questions? Call me!
Hiring Manager: Jenny Jarneholt, Vice President Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division, Group Real Estate at +46 73 902 34 88


Last application date: 2022-10-06


Apply now. We continuously evaluate candidates.


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Volvo Group Recruitment is a group function within People Services with the mission to provide world class recruitment services and solutions to the Volvo group and contribute to the Groups talent acquisition and business success. We support the whole group with expertise, processes and tools in our area. In India, Poland and Sweden we have established a line-organization supporting all regions and time-zones.


Role Description
As part of the disruptive change in our industry related to electrification and digitalization the demand for our services and solutions have significantly increased during the last year. Currently our recruiters in Sweden are organized in two teams, and now one of our managers has decided to move on to a new position in the group.

We are now looking for a Head of Recruitment Commercial & Operation Sweden. In this position you are line manager with the responsibility to lead and develop your team members, furthermore you have the delivery responsibility for our recruitment services in Sweden towards a range of business functions like Production, Purchasing, Finance, Human Resource, Real Estate etc.


You manage the recruitment team consisting of both employees, external contractors and secure hired services in the area. You drive efficiency and implement agreed tools, processes and ways of working in the area of talent acquisition. Finally, you manage stakeholder expectations, building and sustaining long term business relationships.

In this position you will be part of the Volvo Group Recruitment global management team and you are expected to actively participate and contribute to strategic planning, resource utilization, process improvements and business development. You will work and interact in a global context and be a vital part of driving continues improvements in the area of Recruitment and Talent Acquisition.

The core Responsibilities of the Recruitment Manager are:
Drive the recruitment process delivery for the applicable Volvo Group entities in Sweden.
Act as a coach and support for your team and drive the development of your team members.
Drive efficiency and secure deliveries according to set targets.
Implement decided methods, tools and ways of working in your area.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent sources such as agencies.
Be part of developing long term strategies and short-term initiatives that aim to strengthen the Volvo Groups talent acquisition capabilities.



If you are the right candidate, we can offer you a chance to work in a global context with professional colleagues all over the world. You will lead and coach a team of highly professional recruiters operating in a complex stakeholder environment with a clear ambition to become world class in all operational aspects.

Required Competencies
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record from management in recruitment, preferably in an international context.


You navigate with ease in a complex stakeholder structure and you feel comfortable in interacting with stakeholders at all levels in the company, from executive level to individual contributors.
You have experience from working with external vendors and have the ability to create a seamless service deliver model


Furthermore, you have excellent overall understanding of processes, business change and an ability and interest in identifying and driving continuous improvements
You build and maintain long-term business relationships and feel comfortable in networking in an international environment.


Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and/or Business administration, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

For further information, please contact:
Mikael Lindberg, Head of Global Recruitment, People Services
Anna Olsson, Head of HRBPs Group P&C


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Are you ready for something new? Do you believe that the best way to move forward is by being innovative, curious and trying new ideas? If yes, then you might be the one we are looking for!
About Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, with the strong vision to be leader in sustainable power solutions.
Being part of our team means being part of a team of highly skilled and proud professionals who work with passion and trust. Volvo Penta is an exciting and highly innovative company facing many positive challenges and opportunities. We embrace the change to stay ahead and now it is time for us to prepare the next generation of products and to continue to transform into sustainable and digital solutions. The Electromobility part of the project portfolio has increased substantially during the past few years, which impacts our future way of working.
We are now looking for an inspiring leader for the role Director Operational Excellence. The Operational Excellence team is part of the department “Projects & Execution” within the “Planning, Purchasing and Product & Solutions Development” (PPP) organisation.
The Operational Excellence team is a team of analytical, innovative and goal-oriented persons who believe in combining work with fun in order to succeed. Trying new things and driving change is how we build and shape our success and the future of Volvo Penta.


Key Responsibilities
The Director Operational Excellence is responsible for the operational development portfolio and to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PPP organization and across Volvo Penta for DVP (Develop Product & Aftermarket product portfolio) process improvements.
In brief these are the key responsibilities:
Manage the Operational Excellence team and develop the team and individuals
Manage the operational development portfolio and execute DVP process improvements
Drive the Improvement Councils (steering committees) for operational development
Drive efficiency improvement programs for PPP
Identify improvement areas where continuous improvements are needed
Support pro-active quality work in R&D projects
Support the learning organization
To be the PPP interface towards Penta Digital⁢, GTT Digital Engineering for IT and tools development



Competence Profile
Your attitude and mind-set will be key assets for us. As a person you enjoy teamwork and can inspire and challenge your colleagues. We also value your proactive and curious mindset.
We strive for a diverse team and believe that it is our people that make the difference. That is why you as a person are what matters the most to us.


Except your great personality the below competences are needed:
Experience from the automotive industry from project management, product development or other relevant areas
Strong leadership skills – bringing out the best in people and teams
Results oriented and “can-do-it” attitude
Excellent capability for collaboration and stake holder management
Holistic view, but with the ability to go into details when needed
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact and influence at all levels
Structured and well organized
Master of Science or similar university degree



What is our offer to you?
Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.
The position offers excellent opportunities for you to use your own initiative. We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work and the courage to think outside the box.
You will be part of the Projects & Execution’s leadership team and report to the Vice President Projects & Execution.
The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.


If you are curious to hear more, please contact:
Hiring manager: Christina Kaijser, VP Projects & Execution: [email protected], +46 739027129
HR contact: Teresa Krook, VP HR PPP, + 46 765 533710


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Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place to be.

About the assignment
Within Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components, we are now looking for Technology Development Program Manager who will lead and coordinate strategies, early studies and investigations in a truly cross functional process. 

You will be working with an engaged and diverse team of logistics engineers, Product & Process Engineers and Process teams that are Subject Matter Experts in their respective field of responsibility. You will also be working in close collaboration with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing Business Office and our Program Managers to construct the industrial roadmap of your product. 

The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will require some travel to our different sites worldwide. 

The Technology Development Project Manager reports to the Head of Strategy Development. As part of the management team, you are not only representing your team, but are also expected to bring ideas and engagement for the complete department.

What will you do?
You will be responsible for:
•    Lead cross functional strategic studies.
•    Concept and early studies and development of manufacturing processes connected for your area of responsibility.
•    Leading global workshops with target to reach an ideal state for Product modules, Assembly processes and In Plant Logistic flows.
•    Drive and protect commonality, standardization and cost efficiency in all key processes and across plants with a global alignment of standards in key areas. 
•    Develop strong interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders, Product development, Base car development VCC Plants, Program Management Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Business Office, In Plant Logistic and SCM (Supply Chain Management)

Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for a true leader with high ambitions and great interest in and experience from Manufacturing Engineering and the Global Industrialization Organization. 

The right candidate has a structured way of working, is highly skilled in project management with proven track record and governs the program executions in a strategic way with a holistic approach.

To be successful, you need to be a team-oriented person with good communication and cooperation, as well as pedagogical skills. The right candidate has a structured way of working, strategic mindset with business acumen and experience from similar positions. 

Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required for the role.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?

For questions about the position, please contact Head of ME Propulsion Components Strategy Development, Peter Lindström at [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Ayla Kutlay at [email protected]. Interviews will be held continuously so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than July 1, 2022.
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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY DIRECTOR – HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLE SALES


The choices we make today define the world we live in tomorrow. Climate change, population growth and increasing urbanization are shifting the landscape and expectations on transport and infrastructure. In all our actions, we need to consider how to reduce climate impact, use the world’s resources more efficiently, and conduct business more responsibly.


With an ambition to intensify the efforts to conduct sustainable business throughout the Volvo Group we are looking forward to welcoming an experienced leader to drive our human rights and responsible sales work in the Corporate Responsibility team, at the Volvo Group Headquarters.


The Corporate Responsibility function is our central sustainability team with the responsibility to drive and implement the overall sustainability agenda of the Group, in alignment with the overall company strategy and in close collaboration with other group functions, business areas and truck divisions.


As Corporate Responsibility director human rights and responsible sales you will develop and execute policies and programs to promote Group ambitions in the sustainability area and act as a key partner to the organization; enabling and empowering the businesses to take a proactive approach to social, environmental and governance challenges. You will report directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer of the Volvo Group.


Specifically, you will:
Lead and facilitate the Volvo Group’s human rights work across the value chain including governance, policy, program, due-diligence, performance management, training, and reporting in line with established roles and responsibilities across the organization.
Support the Volvo Group’s truck divisions, business areas, and group functions for continued integration of human rights throughout our business including building internal knowledge and competence across a range of business functions.
Provide expert advice to our organizations and senior management on human rights risks and impacts with robust guidance, tools, and methodologies.
Lead and support our business areas on responsible sales including high-risk contexts.
Measure performance on human rights and responsible sales in line with defined ambitions, targets and plans and facilitate internal and external reporting.
Communicate and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (including the Volvo Group senior management, investors, customers, and civil society organizations) on the topics of human rights and responsible sales.
Be an active member of the Volvo Group Corporate Responsibility team and governance forums with the aim to deliver to the totality of the Volvo Group Sustainability Strategy.



To be successful in this role, you have:
Proven track record in driving business and human rights in global organizations.
Deep knowledge of international human and labor rights frameworks, and the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape on business and human rights.
Strong change management and trust building capability to work across the Volvo Group’s truck divisions, business areas, and group functions for continued integration of human rights across our business.
Know-how and experience in performing human rights due diligence including onsite visits and stakeholder engagement.
Higher education such as master’s degree in a relevant area such as business, management studies, human rights, or similar.
Experience in engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder including senior executives, investors, customers, NGOs, media etc.
Experience in delivering trainings to a wide range of audiences at all levels of a business organization.
Project management skills involving a wide range of internal/external stakeholders in multiple. countries and cultures.
Ability to travel internationally, as needed.



For information or questions, please contact:
Karin Svensson, CSO & SVP Corporate Responsibility, [email protected]


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Volvo Penta aims to be the most far-sighted and customer-focused supplier of innovative sustainable power solutions. Always with a promise of a high standard of service, environmental protection, and quality. We are in our digital transformation journey, with a special focus on creating new value through the smart use of digital platforms, technologies, services, data insight and processes, while closely monitoring external opportunities and global trends.
If you want to be part of the journey of a strong brand into new business and challenges, working with high-performing teams, passionate about what they do, and with constant desire to learn and innovate, then this is the opportunity for you!
Vice President & Head of Data is an incredibly exciting new role within Volvo Penta to support our digital transformation by helping us make changes in the way we use data and insights across the organization, not only to continue working with data platforms & analytics; data management and governance; information security & data privacy but also to take the next step in our strategic direction, incorporating business value of data, AI and Machine Learning.


As Vice President & Head of Data you will be part of Volvo Penta Digital & IT Management Team and report to Volvo Penta SVP Chief Digital Officer.
The ideal candidate is an innovative data driven leader with strategical thinking and pragmatic approach; with strong business understanding and learning and exploring mindset.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Interacts and collaborates closely with Volvo Penta Digital & IT Management Team and other business stakeholders to create a data driven vision & strategy for the organization, and to identify the opportunities, capabilities, and solutions.
Leads the creation of a digital & data roadmap to advance the vision and strategy for core business processes while remaining aligned with the Volvo Group architecture and technology platforms.
Acts as a champion and change agent in leading the organizational changes required to create and sustain enterprise-wide data capabilities.
Leading the team - five direct reports as employees, four in-house consultants, and additional deliveries provided by Volvo Group Digital & IT.



QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Academic education in fields of Engineering, Data Science, Informatics or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience in related fields including leading teams and organizations through similar transformations.
Strong technical, analytical foundation and passion for the area of Data Analytics, Data Management, AI, Cyber Security.
Good knowledge of tools, platforms, and providers in the Data area.
Experienced leader and team player that thrives by building and supporting colleagues both in own team and with stakeholders across various levels in the organization.
Experienced communicator with proven ability to articulate/be evangelist for data driven ways of working.



Location would ideally be in Gothenburg, but for this position, we are open to candidates with residence elsewhere, with the possibility to spend on average 3 days per week in and around the office in Gothenburg.
Volvo Penta cooperates with Maquire in this recruitment. We welcome your application at maquire.se until September 4th https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6952890305452896256
If you have any questions, please contact Maria Hörnestam +46 763 38 76 46 [email protected]


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Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Who we are? 
Our industry is changing. Electrification is here to stay; consumers have been going digital for years and autonomous cars are around the corner. How will this impact the value chain of a car, from the earliest drawing up until the delivery to the customer? How should we design our products, build our cars and deliver them to our consumers in the future? If you are as intrigued by these questions as I am, you should join our team, the Industrial Strategy team. 

The strategy team is here to drive long term strategic decisions by creating clarity, knowledge and focus. As a team we will always act nimble to enable fast decision making and strongly believe in the power of collaboration.

We will now establish a new capability within the company to secure industrial business ownership for the strategic projects. A recent reference project, that was lead from Industrial Strategy, is the collaboration with Northvolt, a multibillion joint venture that will provide thousands of new jobs in battery cell manufacturing and development.

We are looking for a Head of Strategic Collaborations and Projects to drive and lead this team forward.

What will you do? 
As a Head of Strategic Collaborations and Projects, you will build a small, high paced and dedicated team that can lead and drive strategic collaborations with external partners. You will also lead the projects and act in the phase where the projects are identified, negotiated and initially set up in close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Corporate finance and M&A legal. You will also be responsible to rate a global scouting capability for potential collaborations based on the future demand and strategy for the Engineering and Operations cluster.

You and your skills
You have a strategic mindset, you are action-driven and make change happen. You create a collaborative spirit and with strong leadership skills you build effective teams and develop talents. You also have the ability to handle complexity and to create clarity through effective communication working with different stakeholders.

Your previous experience could be from management consulting, change management or similar, where you have built business acumen and understanding of what is required to make strategies and new concepts happen.

We also see that you have a master’s degree or equivalent from the relevant field and that you have high analytical and problem-solving skills. 

How to learn more and apply?
Does this sound like your new challenge?

Please register your application as soon as possible, but no later than May 10, 2022.

Your application should include CV in English. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be accepted.
For questions about the position please contact Erik Severinson, Head of Industrial Strategy, at [email protected].
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ayla Kutlay, Recruiter, at email: [email protected]. Visa mindre

People move the Volvo Group forward
The Volvo Group journey continues. In a rapidly changing environment, we are facing new expectations, from our customers, from society and from our people. We strive for transport and infrastructure solutions that are safer, cleaner, and more efficient that the solutions we know today.


To reach our targets, we need both to perform and transform. Our culture, which is built around our care for people, will enable us to. The right leadership is fundamental and a key enabler for our transformation. Volvo Group University supports our journey by increasing organizational knowledge, individual competence, and team performance. We proudly take on our mission to make people grow by taking lead in providing learning services & solutions across the Volvo Group.


We are now looking for a Head of the Leadership & Management Academy, a key position to support our continued journey and leadership principles; lead with passion, perform with purpose and transform with vision!


This is us, your new colleagues
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team with learning professionals, supporting the Volvo Group to Perform and Transform. We provide training and learning experiences well rooted in todays and future business needs and prepares us for what´s around the corner. Together we continuously develop to drive modern learning, create synergies, and secure global reach as a valued integrated learning partner for business areas, truck divisions and group functions. You will be joining a team with an atmosphere characterized by openness, a growth mindset and a “together we can” spirit.


Job summary
The Academy develops, maintains and guides to learning solutions for professional development, in close collaboration with our business organizations, leading suppliers and academia. As Head of Leadership & Management Academy you will lead, develop, and inspire your team, creating a working environment that brings the best out of everyone. You are responsible for the quality and relevance of the learning portfolio to support leadership development across Volvo Group. The Academy is guided by an Advisory Board with senior business representatives and works in close collaboration with the ”Head of Performance & Leadership” at Group People & Culture.


You will report to the Head of Volvo Group University and be part of the Volvo Group University Leadership team, where you will take an active part in our continuous development and strategy implementation.


Who are you?
A committed, credible, and trusted professional with a proven leadership record, extensive HR experience in global organizations and a true passion for learning. You thrive by leading cross-functional collaboration, exploring solutions and sharing with multiple stakeholders. You are capable of driving results through people and networks internally and externally. You have exceptional communication skills, encompassing coaching senior colleagues and communicating initiatives across teams.


At Volvo Group we actively work to establish teams which will take maximum advantage of the diversity in our differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that diverse teams increase creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.


Curious and have some questions? Call us!
Martin Ulander, Head of Volvo Group University, +46 739 029789
Ana Benigar, HR Business Partner, +46 739026718


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Join us on our transformation journey to the digital future


At Digital & IT, we have a clear ambition to enable value creation at scale for the Volvo Group. With a new product centric operating model and digital technologies, we will produce digital offerings that are profitable, scalable, and differentiated. With Digital & IT, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals, who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead. We have a very important role to play in reaching the Volvo Group ambitions for 2030. Do you want to be part of our transformation journey towards becoming the digital capability of the Group? The time is now.


This will be us - your new colleagues within Architecture
Architecture is a new function within Digital & IT with the commitment to transform towards the North Star Target IT Architecture which is the foundation for the Digital Industrial Footprint of the Volvo Group. Together with our digital talents, we will deliver the platforms on which future services and solutions will be built. We will outline the North Star IT Architecture that embraces our legacy and enables value creation for the Group.


We collaborate with other parts of the organization, both in Digital & IT, with the different business units and Group Functions. We foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared. We are team players with clear common ambitions, and we win together.


This is how you could make an impact
As the Vice President - Head of Chapter Solution Architect, you will be key in managing the architecture competence in the Chapter and across the Digital & IT community, including supporting methods. In this role, you will add value by aligning capacity competence and methods to the expected transformation towards the targeted footprint for Digital & IT in the Volvo Group. You will be part of the Architecture Management Team and report to the Mattias Oldenburg, Head of Architecture.


These will be some selected responsibilities:
?Manage capacity planning and new requests? for Architects
Ensure short- & long-term capacity of resources vs. demand?, providing best in class Solution Architects to delivery teams in all regions
Build & develop architecture competence to support the North Star IT Architecture, including attract & develop talents?
Run the architect community & enable knowledge sharing between practitioners
Develop and spread and monitor usage of the architecture working methods? for the Solution Architect community
Secure "external" input on architecture best practices, from relevant peers and industry consultants



Who are you?
We believe you want to take your career to the next level, working with amazing people around the world. To be successful in this position we believe you have a university degree or equivalent, and several years of experience from leading leaders’ positions, preferably within IT management.


You will also need experience in defining and delivering solution architecture in a decentralized business environment and experience of establishing design and development architecture standards across applications, security, data and infrastructure. Furthermore, we believe this role requires experience from working with architecture governance while moving towards digital product orientation and agile ways of working as well as solid knowledge of information technology trends and emerging technologies. You will need deep understanding of the cost drivers in systems delivery and operations and the business consequences of the technical decisions made and good familiarity with the disciplines of enterprise digital development and technical architecture.


The right candidate will be able to think and act strategically but also to operate and implement change tactically when required, dealing effectively with ambiguity and managing changing priorities. To be successful in this role you have the experience and knowledge of how to handle a global technological transformation on a strategic level. This role requires solid communication/collaboration skills and a passion for leading, inspiring and developing people.


In addition to this, you are a passionate believer in continuous learning. You should feel energized by working both independently and interdependently, have proven skills in cross-functional collaboration and thrive in managing, foster and enable both the perform and the transform angles of the job.


Are we a good match?
In the Volvo Group, we have defined leadership as a set of observable behaviors that leaders exercise to achieve alignment towards our vision 2030, to better execute our strategy and for the Group to continuously renew itself in order to “Perform and Transform”. To reach our vision and deliver on our strong commitments, we need to pair “the will” with “the skill”. That is why our leadership principles are behavioral based. The principles Lead with Passion, Perform with Purpose and Transform with Vision are our values in action, and they will strengthen our culture.


In your role as Line Manager, we expect you to develop your area of responsibility by having the ability to define the right priorities based on a customer centric mindset. We encourage the ability to drive business forward and act upon opportunities and ideas and transform them into value (financial, cultural, or social) for others. We create an environment where of continuously improvements and learning maximize the outcome of our work.


To achieve our goals, we collaborate within and across teams. We create a sense of unity and trust by nurturing open dialogues and collective work. We build a work environment where diversity in expertise, opinion and culture is valued.


Are you curious and have some questions? Call us!
Contacts:
Mattias Oldenburg, SVP Head of Architecture, Digital & IT, +46 739025894


The desired location for the position is Gothenburg, Sweden. Other main Group IT locations could be considered.


Union representatives for Swedish applicants:
Akademikerna – Therese Koggdal, +46 470 387855
Unionen – Johan Svedberg, +46 31 3222712
Ledarna – Ulrika Holmberg, +46 31 3225071


We are happy to get your application. Last day for hearing from you is January 31, 2022.


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