Volvo Group senior innovation manager

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CTO OfficeImagine yourself looking at a picture. Do you focus on the details or do you prefer to take a holistic view? We are looking for a person who knows that the key to business success is curiosity and drive to take on new possibilities and who is able to look at the bigger picture. If you thrive in leading change and are able to create and contribute to a climate of cross functional teamwork where everyone are accountable and proud of the products and solutions, then we are hoping you are interested to join our team.
This is us, your new colleagues in CTO Office
Many of today 's societal challenges are expected to be solved by technology development and the Volvo Group (VG) is investing heavily in Research and Development (RnD). In order to fully leverage our R&D investments, it is necessary to strengthen the alignment of the innovation, technology and regulatory agendas to prepare our organization for the future.Through internal and external collaboration, the CTO Office is instrumental to the Volvo Group in order to drive the innovation, technology & regulatory agendas, assure technology partnerships & research collaborations and to guide our future transformation.We are a global support to the Volvo Group CTO operating with the aim to further strengthen the Volvo Group position and competitiveness. We are organized within Volvo Group Trucks Technology. The team you will join consists of highly engaged people around the world with different backgrounds and perspectives, a fantastic workplace to join.
We are looking for VG senior innovation manager
As VG senior innovation manager you will be part of a team responsible to drive the VG Innovation system as well as the VG innovation agenda with the ambition to secure a strong innovation culture guided by simplicity, speed, agility, inclusiveness, "dare to experiment" and success
You will be key in driving realization of VG innovations all the way from idea generation to new ventures
You will act as a trusted ambassador for the VG by interacting with a wide area of stakeholders utilizing our global presence as trusted thought leaders
You will report to the VP CampX and Innovation eco systems

Main responsibilities and powers are:
Contribute and take active part in to the strategy, improvement and change management in the VG innovation system
In collaboration with relevant VG functions and external stakeholders secure the VG Innovation system
Contribute and take active part to innovation management-goal setting, planning, prioritization and follow up of the VG Innovation system incl. activities and projects
Contribute and take active part in initiation, selection, support and follow up of innovation projects and activities
Contribute and take active part to drive performance measures for the VG Innovation system and support actions to drive change for improved efficiency and maximized outcome
Contribute and take active part in the development and implementation of tools and methods in the VG innovation system
Contribute and take active part in driving VG innovation through innovation partnerships, e.g. start-ups
Contribute and take active part in securing VG innovation eco system interface and representation
Contribute and take active part in the CampX by VG concept development, deliverables & implementation
Innovate and conceptualize CampX by VG concept
Communication support regarding the VG innovation system
Contribute and take active part in develop and drive training needed in the VG innovation system

Who are you?
We believe that it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. If you besides your genuine interest in working with people and realize innovations in a technical product development context, also see challenges as something positive and face change with curiosity - then we are sure you will be successful in this position.
You have experience from globally working in product and business development
You have a proven track record to realize innovations originating from internal ideas as well as through external partnerships
You have an extensive experience and deep knowledge of the VG, particularly in technology and/or business
You have the capability to secure a VG approach towards innovation opportunities supporting ongoing business as well as creating new ventures
You have a proven track record from working in cross functional teams cross organisational boundaries, VG internal as well as external, and a personal drive to boost visibility of VG Innovation Leadership.
You have a proven track record of strong people skills with an open mindset and passion to deliver value for our customers as well as for society at large
To treat people equally and work with the customer in mind goes for you without saying
We believe that you are curious to learn and develop yourself

Qualifications:
Master of Science in Engineering or similar
More than 5 years of experience from technology product and/or business development in large multinational company.
More than 4 years of experience from driving innovation working in cross-functional teams
Ability to grasp new ideas with an innate curiosity and experience in taking innovation to commercialization
People skills. Good networking, collaboration and benchmarking skills
Proven track record of being self-driven and reaching results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Comfortable in maneuvering in a large group and good collaboration skills
Quick decision-making as well as a clear focus on problem-solving
Structured, analytical and holistic mind-set
Highly resilient. Proactive and responsive to ever changing context and new challenges.
High level of personal integrity and capability to act as a team player

We would like to hear from you, do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions
Helene Niklasson, VP CampX and Innovation eco systems +46 31 322 8807, 073902 8807
Sara Holmgren, HRBP +46 31 322 6513

Publiceringsdatum
2019-10-29

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Företag
Volvo Business Services AB

Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Volvo Business Services AB (org.nr 556029-5197)
405 08  GÖTEBORG

Arbetsplats
Volvo Group

Jobbnummer
4891510

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