Director – Compliance and Product Support IT Tools

Are you interested in working as Director Compliance and Support IT Tools and be responsibility for a wide range of different IT-systems and methods alongside some of the most accomplished colleagues in the industry. Then this can be a perfect position for you, welcome to apply.


WHO ARE WE?
Our organization is built by engaged people and teamwork who believe in a sustainable future. We are a truly global company and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone and this is where you fit right in.


Our department supports the following areas with IT-tools and related methods:
Compliance and public reporting
Physical build of test objects and physical testing
Product service development
Product cost & controlling
R&D project and portfolio management
Quality & Customer satisfaction

We are now looking for our new Director Compliance and IT Tools.


WHAT CHALLENGE DO WE OFFER?
As a Director of Compliance and Support IT Tools you are trusted to work with several R&D departments and you are also responsible to make sure the solution roadmap are implemented according to our operational and technical process and IT strategy.


The Director is also in charge of maintenance and development of a competitive IT CAST (commonality) for the Volvo Group to enable Vehicle Product CAST and to improve R&D efficiency. A key part of the work is stakeholder management to keep a tight relation to senior executives to align with and support R&D line functions within and outside GTT.


The position has responsibility for Volvo Group R&D IT budget and cost distribution for group common IT-systems. One of the most important task is to continue to develop a high performing department and secure best available competences in the area on short as well as long term.


The department are handling requests from the R&D line organization, executes pre-studies and investigations and initiates development, purchase and enhancement of IT-systems to be performed by Group IT. Management of IT-project, change management and implementation of new IT-systems and functionality is as well a part of the work.


You will report to the VP Digital Engineering in Volvo Group Trucks Technology and be a member of the GTT Digital Engineering management team.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
You will support the Volvo Group vision of creating values for customers by making sure we have efficient state of the art IT solutions and supporting methods that are innovative and market leading, giving AB Volvo competitive advantage. You will also enable Group Truck Technology to be the most efficient development/sourcing organization compared to piers and secure that the Volvo group have IT-systems to be compliant in terms of relevant governmental and public reporting requirement.


WHO ARE YOU?
We believe that you are an inspiring leader, passionate for the field of IT in R&D. You have a positive drive with a demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational direction for a team to work in a customer oriented and global environment. You create a positive mindset culture, with a coaching approach and you are skilled in building and leading through networks. You have experience from both R&D and IT-development, most likely from positions at different levels in several functions. Other qualifications are:
University degree in engineering and or R&D related IT
A minimum 3-5 years of line management in IT and or R&D
Able to demonstrate and communicate a clear vision, global mindset and successful people & culture leadership
Good understanding of the commercial vehicle industry

Our values are Trust, Passion, Change, Performance and Customer Success. If they light your inner fire, you might be the right person for our great team!


LOCATION: Gothenburg, Sweden
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Anders Ydergård, VP Digital Engineering GTT, Phone +46 31 3224888
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