Customs Transformation Project Manager

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 in this role. 
As Customs Transformation Project Manager you will become a main player for Trade & Customs and you will be part of the Global Customs & Export Controls team. 
You will be part of driving the transformation in the way we work and in how we approach challenges in our running business. As such you will be setting the scene for our customs handling for the foreseeable future ensuring that our internal customs handling is always efficient, effective and compliant. 

What you’ll do in this important role. 
As Customs Transformation Project Manager you will be part of a newly formed team “Customs Transformation” consisting of about 10 experienced customs professionals in Europe, USA and China.  
The goal is to reduce the dependency on human intervention and firefighting in our customs operations following a concept of automation and robotization.
Together with the team, you will own the roadmap towards full automation / robotization of our customs operations and will drive the necessary process changes, define the needed adaptations and negotiate needs and possibilities between Customs and the relevant stakeholder.
This team will take the lead in the transformation within our customs operations. The work will need to be done in close collaboration between our Customs Operations team, our Digital team, and our business stakeholders such Logistics functions, procurement, goods receivers etc.
You will be responsible for establishing the Project Management Office for Customs Transformation, that will oversee the management of medium to large cross-functional projects on behalf of the Global Customs & Export Controls team, as well as the development of the project management framework and expertise within the team that will ensure great ideas are turned into tangible results. 

Do you fit the profile? 
You have several years of experience in project management, ideally working in the area of customs / regulatory compliance. 
You have proven capabilities in the areas of change management and the delivery of projects related to business transformation initiatives.
You have an affinity for systems and processes but also understand the importance of people to delivering successful transformation projects.
You are resilient and build trust with your stakeholders, working along the entire value chain to solve challenges so that everybody wins.
In that, you are not afraid of being challenged – or diving into conflicting interests – but tackle them head-on with the aim to solve the challenges by reaching the best possible solution for the company.
You’re in a place in your career and development where you are comfortable taking a true leadership role based on your experience and your knowledge.
As a person you are the one who listens at least as much as you talk. When you do talk, you talk with intent to learn or to give meaning and to raise the level of conversation. 
You follow through on your ideas and your commitments. People around you see you as trustworthy, dependable and a collaborator. You balance the interests of everyone, and work proactive in shaping expectations from stakeholders as well as communicate your expectations clearly.
You have a clear focus on delivering your value. You never give up but you know when to stop and focus on something more valuable.

How to learn more and apply.
For questions about the position please contact Head of Customs Transformation, Nigel Gelder at email: Nigel.Gelder@volvocars.com or telephone + 46 721 79 53 81. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Heléne Stigsson at email: Helene.stigsson@volvocars.com or telephone +46 733 81 68 04. We want your application at the latest 28th of May. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.