Director Space Optimization, Division Gothenburg & Campus Lundby, VGRE

Are you brave problem solver that works proactively to find smart solutions to a variety of challenges? Are you an active listener and interested in understanding others? Are you willing to be part of our team as a team player with a lot of energy, passion and a positive attitude? Then please continue to read because you might very well be the one we are looking for!


About us
Whether our people work in an office, factory, warehouse, customer center or dealership, in Volvo Group Real Estate we create work environments where people thrive, every day. It is our ambition to create industry leading work environments, secure an optimized property portfolio and deliver high quality services and projects. We are a global team of about 300 real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to all our stakeholders. We support Volvo Group in 60 different countries and 635 sites, throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.


In Gothenburg, Group Real Estate is leading the Campus Lundby project, creating a unique centre for development of sustainable transport solutions. Campus Lundby will be characterized by openness and room for internal as well as external partnerships, and thereby take an active part in the development of the City of Gothenburg.


About the position
We are now looking for a Director for our newly created Space Optimization function in the Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division. A strong leader that creates enthusiasm for securing the optimal utilization of our premises and for our stakeholders in the Volvo Group. Your mission is to secure a fit-for-purpose space optimization (including a sharp lease strategy) and to drive relocation projects and ABW (Activity Based Workplace) initiatives. The role also includes being a line manager for the resources in the Space Optimization team, meaning leading and developing your team members.


As Director Space Optimization you are an active business partner for the Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division and you collaborate and contribute in all aspects within the division. We will also ask that you take responsibility in our continuous improvement journey in order to reach our target image.


Your main focus:
Secure the utilization for our premises, in collaboration with other teams (take the lead)
Develop and secure our lease strategy
Stakeholder dialogue in order to create an attractive workplace
Campus Lundby future workplace initiatives
Implement our VGFW-concept. (Volvo Group Future Workplace)
Visualization of analytics of data and facts



You will report to the VP Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division and be a member of the Division Management Team.


Who are you?
To be successful in this position you have a lot of energy and drive to develop and analyze performance. Our Volvo values are a natural part of who you are and you work closely together with our colleagues to increase engagement and improve our ways of working. A good business mindset and holistic approach is important. You need to be flexible, well organized and structured - with a strong analytical background.


As a leader, you act as a role model and lead by example. You earn and build trust and provide support to your team members for them to be successful. You see the true value of the approach to “go and see” (GEMBA).


Required knowledge/experience:
We are looking for someone who has experience within the field. We would also like to see the following knowledge, experience and skills:
BSc in Engineering, IT or Business Administration (or similar)
Proven leadership capabilities and experience as line manager
Minimum 5+ years working experience within the Real Estate area, preferably within leases and space optimization or office relocation projects
Knowledgeable in Swedish Tenancy law
Negotiating and financial knowledge, how to add business value
Great communication skills



As we are a truly global and diverse company you also need great communication skills in English, spoken and written.


Are we a perfect match?
Are you a passionate leader who strives to get the best out of people? Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment where there are a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.


At Group Real Estate we are actively working to establish a team that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.


Location: The location of the position is in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Travel: Occasional travelling will be required.


Curious or do you have some questions? Call me!
Hiring Manager: Jenny Jarneholt, Vice President Gothenburg & Campus Lundby Division, Group Real Estate at +46 73 902 34 88


Last application date: 2022-10-06


Apply now. We continuously evaluate candidates.


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