Technology Exploration Manager
Volvo Business Services AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
2023-05-10
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Imagine the world in two decades, what technology steps do you foresee? If you are interested in being part of shaping the world and the future technology landscape in the Volvo Group, this is the job for you!
We are looking for two persons who knows that the key to business success is curiosity and drive to take on new possibilities and who can look at the bigger picture. If you thrive in change and can create and contribute to a climate of cross functional teamwork and pride of the products and solutions, then we are hoping you to join our team.
This is us, your new colleagues
The Volvo Group strongly believes in a future where sustainable and efficient transport and infrastructure solutions are essential for any society to prosper, where collaboration and diversity increase speed and solve societal challenges. At the Project and Product Strategy Office (PPSO) organization we are part of navigating these future changes and we consist of experienced teams that daily work with the change and execution - from innovation to partnerships, to predictable deliveries of market solutions.
The Strategy & Governance Office (SGO) is the team within PPSO with the task of building the Volvo Group reasoning on prioritized technology areas as well as securing a clear & coherent decision flow. We bring focus to the emerging technologies and trends that have the biggest potential of contributing to the Volvo Group's vision of being the most desired and successful transport and infrastructure solution provider in the world.
This is how you could make an impact
In this position you will actively contribute to further enhance the Volvo Group's Image as Technology Leader in the industry. You will have an important role in terms of securing further understanding and elaboration about selected emerging technologies and innovative solutions together with relevant stakeholders.
In this role you will also promote capturing of internal innovation through planning and execution of initiatives such as ideation campaigns, hackathons, creativity days, etc. You will further develop our way-of-working regarding technology through benchmarking and/or collaboration with renowned external technology peers.
You will also be an important promotor of relevant knowledge-sharing & communication to inspire the engineering community within the Volvo Group. This could be achieved through participation in external as well as internal events and sharing of insights through various channels.
Who are you?
You are passionate about technology and the trends that will shape the future. You see challenges as something positive and face change with curiosity.
The role requires an agile and network-based work approach, open mindset, and passion to deliver value for our customers. You need to have skills to build networks and establish successful relationships both internally and through external collaborations with partners, suppliers, and academia.
You have a genuine interest in teaming-up with people in a multicultural business environment.
You have previous successful experiences in leading cross-functional activities, and you are interested to increase your leadership skills by broadly expanding your network in an exciting context.
You are energetic, with a strong drive and can engage people with a "making things happen" mindset.
Are we the perfect match?
To become the important gear in the machinery that we are looking for, we believe that you recognize yourself in most of the following qualifications:
>5 years experience of working with innovation, new technologies and/or business strategies
Ability to create engagement, clarity, and structure to bring forward emerging technology from ideas to actionable concepts.
Strong functional leader with highly developed communication skills
Ability to grasp new technology concepts with an innate curiosity
Master of Science in relevant technology fields or equivalent experience & education level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Curious, and have some questions? Call us or come join us for a coffee!
Contact persons
Hiring Manager, Emma Mattsson, Head of Strategy & Governance Office,
emma.mattsson@volvo.com, +46 765531605
Jenny Erneman, Director Technology Strategy & Outlook,
jenny.erneman@volvo.com, +46 739025554
Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.
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Arbetsgivare Volvo Business Services AB (org.nr 556029-5197)
405 08 GÖTEBORG
Arbetsplats Group Trucks Technology
Jobbnummer 7757573
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