Area Leader

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 automobile 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.

What's in it for you?
Manufacturing Engineering's mission: “Our people develop global, lean production processes to create the best manufacturing environments." Our main customers are manufacturing plants, to whom we supply installations of equipment, industrial strategy plans, methods, and know-how. As Area Leader Local at our department, you daily work to create world class, global, lean, highly efficient, and flexible industrial systems.
The Group Technology & Industrialization is part of ME body and has responsibility for develop and implement equipment solutions for product projects, running changes, capacity projects and non-product projects according to project targets. You will be part of a process & technology team (belong to Technology & Industrialization) and the work also includes network with global ME technology team, plant engineering and production within our company as well as with external suppliers.
The position is based in Olofström but it requires some travelling.

What will you do
•    For new projects, responsible for the RFQ (Request for Quotation).
•    Manage different projects while reporting to responsible stake holders
•    Manage a portfolio of contracts and plan, coordinate and supervise activities relating to major contracts for a specified area.
•    Has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project for a specific area in the plant
•    Manage different projects while reporting to responsible stake holders
•    Manage relationships with internal and external customers on different levels. 
•    Work within established strategic planning systems to achieve specific goals within area of responsibility.
•    Participate in preparing new project, foresight the potential problems during manufacturing and resolve them in time.

Do you fit the profile?
We believe you:
•    Have B.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent competence gained by experience.
•    Have good communication skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written.
•    Have experience from equipment and / or automotive projects.
•    Have experience in Project management
•    Have experience in problem solving.

As a person we believe you have great communication skills, and you collaborate well with others. We also think you are a structured person who plans and has documentation skills. Self-driven, result oriented, flexible, and positive attitude.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Jonas Albertsson at
jonas.albertsson@volvocars.com or contact Senior Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com
You are welcome with your application at the latest March 23, 2022. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.