Director Cybersecurity – Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Do you want to be part of a global organization leading the development of the Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? For us “connected for efficiency, sustainability and safety” is much more than a tagline. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!


At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we work at the forefront of connectivity with data from over 1 000 000 Volvo Group customer assets. Together with customers, partners, and the Volvo Group we create real value, not only for our customers but also for society at large.


This is us, your new colleagues


Our function is newly formed, and we aim to set and evolve enterprise architecture, cybersecurity and privacy compliance via vision, strategy, tactics, and operational support. Through this we want to make sure that we have optimal architecture, technology solutions, and ways of working in area of connectivity to drive value for Volvo Group and our Customers in a secure and compliant way. We believe that by applying lean governance in a cross functional cooperation model, we can ensure insight in the current, the right decisions, and continuously improve efficiency while minimizing risk.


The position


We are now looking for a colleague to head up Cybersecurity and join us in building our newly established function Architecture & Security. As Director Cybersecurity you will lead a team of skilled security experts, be overall responsible to drive the security function and as such be our information security evangelist. You will provide vision, strategies, and tactical leadership in the information security domain to continuously be reducing the cyber security risk levels for our company and our customers. You will be selecting, defining, and implementing practices and technologies supporting risk reduction in the complete chain of creating and delivering connected services. Measuring and monitoring tactical and operational state while ensuring internal and external policy and regulatory compliance. You will be part of a security network working with peers at different Volvo Group companies to cover product and cybersecurity for the Volvo Group.


The position reports to the Vice President Architecture & Security and is a member of the Connected Solutions Architecture & Security management team.


Key responsibilities
Setting the direction and leading development of Cybersecurity within Connected Solutions.
Build, develop and lead the Cybersecurity team.
Own and maintain the Connected Solutions security framework.
Follow, present, and explain the automotive security domain and stay informed about security events and developments in general.
Ensure Connected Solutions has a good level of security competence, maturity, and awareness.
Ensure that Connected Solutions has supplier contacts where needed to support the security function.
Ensure that security risks are managed appropriately and assist in information security risk assessments.
Articulating clear, actionable, and measurable security requirements which will help to prevent or mitigate the risks identified during risk assessment.
Takes active participation and sponsorship in driving maturity in processes and ways of working with regards to Security.
Make security budgets, forecasts and follow up



Your profile


To qualify for this role, you should have:
Ability to create a successful working climate with all functions within Connected Solutions, other Volvo Group entities as well as with customer and partners in the end-to-end value chain.
Solid experience within the area of software development and delivery of digital services
Be proficient in Information Security at enterprise level and Have familiarity with information security management frameworks, maturity models, standards, practices, and privacy regulations.
Understand and be knowledgeable in the automotive cyber security domain.
Experience in Cloud based technologies, Product based development and agile delivery methodologies.
Coaching leadership, ability to create and lead through networks and to create and maintain high level of trust.
Fluent in English with excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
Successful in building excellent working relationships and operating effectively as a member of a leadership team.
Hold a master’s degree or equivalent as the basis for your career.

We believe that the successful candidate has operational experience from working in a global business environment. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, personal credibility, integrity, and creativity are crucial personal characteristics. You are a social person with strong relationship capabilities and enjoy working with others in flexible team constellations. You have a passion for people, business, technology, and security.


What we can offer you


You will be part of a team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships, and a high-performance culture. We are a team that lead and continuously improve the area of Cybersecurity at Connected Solutions to proactively reduce business risks from security related events. We who work in this team have a lot of fun and we all have a true passion to really make a difference.


Our main hub and headquarter is in Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg, a vibrant area that lives and breathes new technology like IoT, autonomous driving, electro mobility and digitalization.


Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions!


For more information please contact:
Tobias Sternvik, Vice President Architecture & Security, +46739026261


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.