Director - External Research
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd) / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Göteborg
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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.
What we offer
Part of the transformation journey for Volvo Cars includes utilising the knowledge and possibilities that comes from the academic and research world outside our company. We collaborate with Universities, society, European precompetitive organisations and with other research and test site initiatives. To lead and coordinate this collaboration we have a Director for External research within Product & Quality at Volvo Cars.
This role involves extensive networking and close relations with key persons/functions to enable this need, both on a national and international level. Main focus for external collaborative research activities is targeted at our Product & Quality business unit, but the role involves an overall Volvo Cars responsibility.
What you will do.
The role is responsible for coordination of Volvo Cars activities related to external funded research. This responsibility includes ensuring that relevant prerequisites are enabled, such as; contractual agreements, counterpart identification, stakeholder involvement, financial agreements and supporting project management solving bottlenecks.
You will work as an independent contributor using existing networks within and outside Volvo Cars. The task includes developing structure, coordinating unit inputs, negotiating long-term priorities and communicating Volvo Cars research strategy.
* Needs based monitoring, identification and establishment of 'external' contacts, collaboration, alliances, networks & partners and/or prerequisites.
* Coordinating internal interests for engaging in external programs, leveraging the best value add utilising external programs vs. internal capabilities. Ensure the best leverage of external funding into research and AE portfolio.
* Ensure that R&D is represented with right competences in relevant external networks and fora, national as well as international. This task involve active participation in e.g. the European Research and Pre-competitive collaboration arena such as EUCAR, FFI, BIL Sweden.
* Coordinating governance and networks between Volvo Cars and relevant external stakeholders, e.g. academia and research bodies.
Do you fit the profile?
We are looking for a candidate with automotive experience either within the industry or within the research community. You are a person who is comfortable in settings related to representing the company at internal and external seminars, conferences and conventions.
* Relevant University degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
* Technical & Industrial competence
* Automotive experience
* Relevant Automotive and research Network
How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Peter Ewerstrand, Senior Director - Innovation & Technology Management, + 46 708204055 or by e-mail to
peter.ewerstrand@volvocars.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Linus Källman, Senior Recruiter,
linus.kallman@volvocars.com.
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We want your application at the latest 26th August. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
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 automotive 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.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
FULLTIME PERMANENT
Publiceringsdatum2018-08-06ErsättningSALARY
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-08-26
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Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktLinus Källman
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
AdressVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
42300 Gothenburg
KontorsadressVAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
Jobbnummer 4274056
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