Director of Industrial Competence Development at Scania Academy

Are you looking for a new challenge with varied tasks in a continuously changing environment and a large network? Then we have the job for you!

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions. Scania Academy's mission to work with continuous learning and competence development is a key piece of the puzzle to enable this transformation.

Traditionally learning has happened in settings that we recognize from classroom trainings and formal setups. Our way of learning is also transforming, and we are now looking for information and knowledge in completely new ways. Learning takes place more and more continuously and as an integral part of daily work. The overarching mission for the group Industrial Competence Development is to guide and support Production & Logistic, Research & Development, Purchasing, Scania IT and Finance & Business Control in competence development in the daily operation and for future needs.  

Your tasks

As Director of Industrial Competence Development at Scania Academy, you will lead an organization consisting of two teams with two group managers reporting to you. One of the team consists of Technical Trainers and their mission is to support Production & Logistics within SPS methods (Scania Production System), deliver technical training within the field of product knowledge and the Scania Way and also train the trainer concept. The other team consist of learning consultants and a project manager who in partnership with our customer develops business learning solutions and supports in competence-enhancing initiatives.  

Your assignment will be to continuously develop your teams and their assignments and with a strategic mindset turn strategy into execution. Communication about learning throughout the organization in various forums will be a natural ingredient of your daily work, so communication skills are essential as well as fluency in English. As head of the teams and member of the Scania Academy Management Team, you will be expected to actively drive discussions and decisions about Scania’s learning strategy and also to understand new techniques such as advanced analytics, and have the ability to transform that into value.

Your profile

We believe that you who apply have an academic degree and experience from working in a global environment. You are a leader with experience in leading management teams. You have the ability to work strategically both in the short and long term. Curiosity is a trait that drives your everyday life and continuous learning is a challenge you thrive in. It is an advantage if you have experience within Industrial Operation and we assume that you have a mature leadership style with a coaching approach and growth mindset.

Application deadline: 2022-06-08

Further information

Please contact Marie Heyman, Director of Industrial Competence Development, marie.heyman@scania.com  +46 70 553 4396 or Anders Forsberg, Head of Scania Academy, anders.forsberg@scania.com +46 70 616 62 79

Application  

Send in your application as soon as possible with CV, personal letter, and relevant certificate no later than 2022-06-08. We are looking forward to your application!

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