Business Support to Head of Software and Electronics Platform

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

Business Support to Head of Software and Electronics Platform

It's all about people.
We have always prioritized people in everything we do. Curiosity about others’ needs is key to creating safe, personalized, and sustainable mobility solutions. If you believe in the power of people and share our respect for human-centered innovation, you’ll thrive here. Surrounded by brilliant, curious colleagues all committed to making a difference. We are people who care about other people.

Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations.
We are now seeking a committed and collaborative colleague who wants to join us with the primary responsibility of supporting the Head of Software Electronics Platform to execute and make it happen. If you are an organized and service-minded self-starter who takes pride in providing excellent business support and making things work effectively, then the job as Business Support may be something for you!

Our solution of SWEP (Software and Electronic Platform) is the key enabler of Software-Define-Vehicle transformation, which aims to provide an evolving customer experience continuously based on personal user preference.  Our product is primarily a Core-computer, Zonal Controller, and Service-oriented Software Architecture implementation. We are transferring automotive technology from distributed computing to central computing technology, with that we can integrate all various domain knowledge with spontaneously interaction, to deliver scenario-based user experience. With full OTA (over-the-air) capability, we are making our car become better and better with the new software version, in line with Volvo's technology roadmap and how our consumer is using our products.
What you’ll do
The daily work within SWEP solution includes transforming ideas into innovations to meet the high standards of future vehicles. We use the latest technologies and advanced methods to develop products that will meet the future.

As a Business Support, you will play a key role in the organization, and you will work closely with the Head of Software Electronics Platform and the Management team to support and streamline the daily work. Your duties will vary depending on needs, but the focus will primarily be administration, coordination, communication, events management, and executive support of business execution.

This includes:
•    Secure the best possible workflow for the Head of Software and Electronic Platform by taking the lead for and making sure the days and meetings are planned as effective as possible.
•    Support with internal communication and act as an interface between internal and external business relations through handling of executives e-mail and calendar. 
•    Drive and develop administrative effectiveness to support the Software and Electronic Platform Management team.
•    Organize and coordinate meetings, webcasts, and Town Hall events and preparation of presentation material.
•    Administrative tasks that are within the administrative base scope such as, travel management, expense reports and time reporting

You will have the ability to grow in a central role at Software and Electronic Platform and with time, you´ll understand the management team's objectives and how the large business team operation continuously improves. In addition, you will actively participate and contribute to the Software Engineering Assistants network and be the Lead Assistant for the other administrators within Software & Electronic Platform where you will be expected to drive, contribute and be able to influence others to make things happen.

What you’ll bring
You will be in a great position where you will learn and understand the high-level business in the first row.  You are used to working in a fast-paced and fast-changing business, which gives you additional drive and stimulates your sense of urgency, creativity, and curiosity. You are result-oriented and can independently seek solutions to different challenges or obstacles. You are efficient, transparent, and confident in your communication with stakeholders at all levels.  The ability to proactively plan and prioritize, with both analytical and flexible mind-set are other strengths we value.

We believe you bring:
•    Experience as a Business Assistant or similar role
•    Great communication skills in a very structured way
•    Pro-active and service-minded, shift perspective and flexibility 
•    Excellent MS Office knowledge
•    English as a working language.