BUSINESS OFFICE DIRECTOR – EUROPE DIVISION – VOLVO GROUP REAL ESTATE

Are you a brave problem solver that believe in yourself and what you do? Do you have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy finding clever solutions to different challenges? Are you an active listener and interested in understanding others? Then please continue to read, you might very well be the one we are looking for!


ABOUT US
Group Real Estate is an integrated function in the Volvo Group, with both strategic and operational responsibility for the Group’s properties, including real estate assets and facility management. We are responsible for the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We secure that our global property portfolio is optimized for its purpose, maintained for safety and business continuity, and supports a sustainable future.
We act as a true business partner, where we generate economies of skill and scale in the real estate area and develop industry leading work environments for people to thrive and perform at their best. We are approximately 350 employees supporting Volvo Group in 60 countries worldwide. Our property footprint consists of some 1000 sites, both leased and owned. We manage all types of properties: dealers, workshops, offices, warehouses, production facilities and more.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
As of April 1st, the Europe Division (EUD) within Group Real Estate (GRE) manages the real estate-related business of the Group Trucks Operations industrial sites in Europe as well as Volvo Construction Equipment, Penta and Buses industrial sites in Sweden.
This new division consists of a team of engaged and skilled colleagues that work closely together towards fulfilling our purpose; Creating work environments where people thrive, every day. Of course, always with with health & safety as our number one priority.


JOB DESCRIPTION
As Business Office Director you will support in ensuring a long term quality and efficiency by coordinating the division´s site master plans, long-term maintenance, new investments and divestments by having processes in place to ensure the quality of required decisions. But most importantly, you will contribute in building a strong continuous improvement culture for the division in order to reach the Group Real Estate target image.
You will report to the Vice President EUD and be part of the management team.


Where your main focus will be:
Drive the continuous improvement and knowledge sharing agenda within the Division
Work closely with each Region, securing that there are clearly formulated and agreed plans which are aligned with Group Real Estate business plan and strategy
Support the regions in ensuring accurate and timely reporting, budgeting and cost control by working closely with our suppliers
Support the regions in follow up of defined KPI´s in close cooperation with GRE Business Control
Support and advice in specifications and negotiations of contracts for maintenance, consultants, services and leases in cooperation with GRE Center of Expertise and Volvo Purchasing Function
Participate in forums with internal stakeholders and suppliers, on all levels
Participate in cross regional and cross functional Real Estate forums
Identify stakeholder needs and changes in demand; giving advice & developing proposals on real estate issues

WHO ARE YOU?
You are a person with a broad business understanding that work as a true business partner to drive results. You work effectively in a global matrix organization and can easily handle a broad range of stakeholders. The Volvo values are a natural part of who you are.
Further, you are flexible, well organized and have sharp communication and networking skills. But most of all you are a true team-player that contribute with energy and a good team spirit.


To be successful in your new job you will need the following toolbox:
Master of Science/MBA or other relevant university background or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities
Extensive knowledge in the real estate area
You have good leadership skills and truly understand the value of diverse teams
Demonstrated experience in business analysis, development or strategy work
You are a structured, analytical and communicative person with an eye for detail. You can analyze and visualize information and build a storyline

ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?
Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be the perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment with a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.
At Group Real Estate we are actively working to establish a team that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.

Location: The location of the position is in Gothenburg, Sweden
Travel: Occasional travelling will be required


CURIOUS OR HAS SOME QUESTIONS? CALL ME!
Hiring Manager, Dalibor Lakobrija VP EUD (from April 1st) +66 82 521 2892
Louise Gillberg, HR Business Partner +46 31 322 6510


Apply now. We will continuously contact candidates.