Communications Director - Group Trucks Technology (GTT)

Communications Director - Group Trucks Technology (GTT)


Are you engaged in your work, professional in everything you do and passionate about innovation, transformation and decarbonizing the transportation industry? If yes – then Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) is the right place for you.


Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us, technology means the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to improve and do better. It means creative and innovative thinking, evolutionary and revolutionary problem solving - all in order to reach our vision.


You will work with a high performing team aiming at developing the products and solutions to decarbonize the transportation industry – do you think you have what it takes and want to join us on this transformation journey?


Position description


We are now looking for a Communications Director, ideally based in Gothenburg, with a special focus on driving the communication agenda for the Project and Product Strategy Office (PPSO) organization within GTT. In this role you work closely with the PPSO management team to develop and execute communication plans and activities that deliver the required impact with the prioritized target groups, both internally and externally. The PPSO organization’s scope includes strategic product planning, regulatory and public policy, as well as external partnerships including our global innovation arena, CampX by Volvo Group. In addition, this position also is a driving force in our innovation social media efforts towards engineers in key markets, so a passion for content creation is a plus.


You will also carry the role as advisor and effectively coach and support the organization in building a Communicative Leadership.


Who are we looking for?


The successful candidate has a proven track record mastering both internal and external communications from an international organization. You are passionate about the art of communication. You constantly develop audience-centric content, channels and strategies that deliver the required impact. This role requires that you are a true connector: you have a strong ability to form trustful and cross-functional relations both within and outside the Volvo Group.


You are highly driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can easily switch between strategic and hands-on operational work.


Required competencies for the position:


You have a strong drive, a can-do mind-set and a hands-on attitude and the ability to drive several complex communication projects in parallel. You have documented experience within Communications:
University degree in Journalism, Communications, Media or Marketing
Several years of relevant experience
Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written English
Experience in content planning and creation for internal and external channels such as web, intranet and social media
Experience from a multi-cultural and international business environment
Strong capacity in building cross functional networks and managing senior stakeholders
Strong personal credibility, integrity and creativity
Digital skills and experience



Reporting To: SVP Communications Volvo Group Trucks Technology


Location: Gothenburg, Lundby


Harold Smolders +46 765538535