Director Workplace and Service concept

Volvo

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.  
The Center of Expertise function (CoE) in VGRE consists of a highly engaged group of experts in real estate-related areas such as workplace experience, sustainability, facility management, technical installations, fire security, construction projects and more. The VGRE CoE function has a global responsibility, identifying and realizing synergies for the Volvo Group's properties. We work in close partnership with property and workplace managers all over the world, as well as with other stakeholders in Volvo Group. 

Your main focus

Your main focus areas and responsibility in this job are to lead and develop a team with experts within Workplace Experience and Service Concepts and to contribute with your expertise within this field. You, together with the team, drive the strategy and development of Soft and Hard FM-services concept, contract governance and service control management, develop our office concept within the Volvo Group and act as specialists in workplace projects. Further areas include driving internal collaboration and transfer of knowledge on a global level as well as continuous development and improvement of the connected processes.  
The work is conducted in very close cooperation with the Group Real Estate operational divisions, Group Corporate functions, colleagues within Truck Divisions and Business Areas, purchasing and suppliers/partners. You will be a key person in picking up good examples, continuously improve and implement them in other contexts around the world. 
Key responsibilities include: 
* Strategy for development of the global Volvo Group Future Workplace concept (VGFW), office optimization and utilization, and Facility Management service concept. 
* Secure Cross-functional solution development and transfer of knowledge within the organization globally. 
* Continuous benchmarking on global workplace experience trends and developments. 
* Supplier Contract management for key service suppliers. 
* Support new ways of working with service delivery towards our operational divisions.

You are a member of the Center of Expertise Management Team and will report to the VP Center of Expertise, Volvo Group Real Estate. 
Who are you? 
To add value to this position you need the ability to demonstrate and communicate a clear vision to all levels, including top management, within the organization. You lead by example and can easily switch between a strategical role into an operational role and a “doer”. You have a global mindset and broad experience in office planning and dimensioning, interior design, strategy, and concept development in this area of expertise. You know supplier market mechanisms, environmental aspects, and relevant regulations.  

Since we work in a global environment it is important to be comfortable in communication in English both in written and orally. You are used to leading people within global forums and enjoy building business relationships. You are well-structured and have an analytical approach and a strategic perspective in your daily work.  
Knowledge/experience: 
* Relevant University background that provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities  
* Documented skills in leadership 
* Extensive experience working with Workplace Experience and Facility Management concepts, both hard and soft services 
* Ability to demonstrate successful international business experience within a global network 
* Good understanding of the real estate industry and business analysis  
* Experience working in a multicultural environment


What’s in it for you?

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 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: Flexible. Volvo Group Real Estate’s headquarter is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. 
Travel: Occasional travelling will be required. 

Ready for the next move?

Curious, or any questions? Call me! 

Hiring Manager, Jenny Jarneholt Vice President Center of Expertise, Volvo Group Real Estate, +46 739 02 34 88 
Last application date: 2024-06-24
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