Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.


About this position:


In this role you will be working in an area that is developing and supporting our future IT solutions in the production preparation area. We are in the middle of a transformation journey with the focus to transform and modernize our overall IT architecture. We are supporting the Volvo Group’s digital ambitions to become a fully agile, data-driven company.


Key responsibilities:

• Collaborating closely with the Digital Product Manager (DPM) and the DPM conversation circle to set and implement strategy and roadmap for delivery.
• Promoting and supporting the agile transformation.
• Develop a strong and motivated team.
• Leading in talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Develop the team's skills and capacity for both short and long-term goals.
• Managing stakeholders effectively.
• Secure product quality meets compliance, budget, and service level agreements.
• Promoting an environment of openness, honesty, and collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders.

You will be part of the Volvo Group Truck Operations Industrialize management team, driving the production preparation agenda of modernization and future technologies. This includes transformation and development of capabilities and value streams.


Since you are part of a global unit, with global responsibilities, you will need to actively cooperate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment. You also have a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for our unit, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.


Who are you?


You have experience in working with digital solutions. We believe that this role requires solid communication skills and a passion for building and motivating high performing teams. Do you have a genuine interest in people and how we can inspire, motivate, and coach the teams to do great things together? This is the position for you. You should be passionate about driving tactical & technological transformation in a business focused, fact-based and collaborative way to achieve real impact. You strive to improve and develop yourself, the team and the product. You have a problem-solving mindset, and you are working at ease in an environment which continuously is evolving.


You believe in the same principles as we do:

• Teamwork
• Empowerment
• Transparency
• Improvements
• Simplicity
• Quality

Required key competencies:

• Previous experience in leadership positions.
• Experience in leading Agile transformations and implementing agile methodologies.
• Great communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Possess an innovative and open mindset, and approach problems with a solution-oriented attitude.
• Ownership mindset.

We can offer you…
An opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities for you to develop both professionally and personally. You will join a motivated team where both teamwork and individual decision making is key.


We look forward to receiving your application.


Location: Sweden, Gothenburg
Travel required: Occasional


For further information please contact
Hiring Manager: Cecilia Stansfield, Head of GTO Industrialize, cecilia.stansfield@volvo.com
HR Business Partner; Cecilia Blohm Peders
Last application date: 2024-11-15
Start date: According to agreement

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.


Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.


Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.