Want to join us on our exciting journey?
Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

The Volvo Cars Data Vision of Powering innovation and every decision with trusted data.
Aligned to this vision, the Manufacturing Data and Analytics Hub is responsible for the development and management of Data Products and Analytics Products for the Manufacturing function which enable greater efficiency and better decision-making across Manufacturing.

What's in it for you?
The Portfolio Lead is a strategic leader who oversees the development and management of a comprehensive use case portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, technology expertise, and project management, ensuring use cases align with organizational goals and deliver tangible results.

What you’ll do

• Portfolio Management:
  • Manage the use case portfolio lifecycle, including use case initiation, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
  • Define and maintain a standardized approach for use case development, ensuring clarity, feasibility, and value proposition for each use case.
  • Oversee the quality and completeness of use cases throughout the development process.
  • Manage data to day portfolio management activities (GATE 0 meeting, etc)
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with transformation lead to facilitate cross domain collaboration
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments to ensure use cases address their needs and priorities.
  • Champion the value of use cases within the organization, overcoming resistance and promoting data-driven decision making.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Possess a strong understanding of various technologies relevant to the use case portfolio.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and assess their potential for inclusion in the use case portfolio.
  
  

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Strong understanding of portfolio management principles , frameworks, process optimization, and technology trends.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Analytical skills to assess the feasibility and potential impact of use cases.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Experience with data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Experience in developing and managing a portfolio of projects.

We offer our employees amazing benefits such as:

• Plenty of leave to let you take time off for what's most important in life.
• At Volvo Car Group, all new parents with one year’s active permanent service now receive 24 weeks of parental leave, paid at 80 percent of their base pay. The policy is for everyone – whether you’re a designer or a plant operator, whether you work in Sweden, China, or the USA. Read more here: https://group.volvocars.com/careers/family-bond-by-volvo-cars
• Collective Agreement and ITP pensions.
• An annual allowance to spend on your health and well-being.

Let’s get to know each other!
Are you curious yet? If you want more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more, please reach out to the hiring manager Bin Liu (Kevin) at bin.liu.5@volvocars.com. For information about the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter Malin Hansson at malin.hansson.5@volvocars.com.

Kindly apply for this position through our jobs portal no later than 1st of September 2024, enclose your CV and cover letter written in English as soon as possible (unfortunately, due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via email). Please note that selections will be running continuously so don’t delay with your application.

The location is based in Gothenburg.

Welcome with your application!

Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ continued growth is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.

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