Enterprise Architect

Volvo Group Trucks Operations (GTO) - CIO – Strategy and architecture


CIO Office is a group of passionate and competent colleagues with the mission to drive GTO IT strategies forward securing common areas like Enterprise architecture, Information architecture, platform and target map evolution. In early phases of new technologies, the CIO office plays an important role supporting the maturing of new technologies enabling a number of services to the Operational units helping them in their digitalization Journey.


We are now looking for two Enterprise Architects
Role mission & context
As Enterprise Architect you will have the responsibility to transform business visions, strategies and demands into enterprise architecture supporting GTO. This is done by identifying the change needed on business capabilities, information models, master data entities and IT solutions. Within the scope lie also the DVP(develop product) and MAS(market and sell)/DCL(deliver and develop customer loyalty) processes managed by GTO, in very close collaboration with the DVP & MAS/DCL Enterprise Architects.


To support the EA mission EA frameworks are provided by the CDO organization at Volvo Group.


As an Enterprise Architect at GTO, you will within the domain given carry the following responsibilities:
Enable transformation into the GTO 2.0 target architecture (Industry 4.0).
Continue to develop the GT0 2.0 architecture to enable the strategic priorities of the Volvo group.
Develop the current GTO IT target map, through enterprise architecture, to support the major IT initiatives at GTO and Group IT.
Support to projects with right architecture from start. Drive to reduce the GTO IT landscape complexity, simplify complex structures and increase commonality and reuse.
Support in the definition of the Volvo Operation Concept.
Develop and maintain the PRD (produce and distribute products) Business Capability and GTO target city map.

You will be in a small team of devoted colleagues but have a large global network as GTO operations are worldwide.

You will be a member of enterprise architectural boards and committees representing GTO.


Wanted profile
We are aiming for a senior enterprise architect that adheres to the agile manifesto. In order to act as an enterprise architect at GTO you need to be able to cooperate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment.
You also have a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your unit, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.


Required competencies
The candidate we are looking for should have a good understanding of the commercial vehicle industry and skills in Enterprise Architecture with a clear emphasis on:
Good knowledge of the North Star Architecture and the GTO target map IT solutions
Proven track record of architecting PaaS solutions in Azure
Business knowledge and excellent understanding of how the PRD process should be supported by Enterprise Architecture
Skills in Master Data Management, Information modelling and Information structural analysis (i.e., domain modelling)
Skills in IT architecture design, solution, and infrastructure
Holistic and end to end view across domains / enterprise
Domain knowledge within spare part management solutions
Core concepts of digital supply chain such as digital twin, logistic networks, real-time visibility, control towers etc.
Trending logistic technologies such as IoT, block chain, AI etc. In order to be the leader in defining the future enterprise architecture
Knowledge within SAP S/4Hana and/or Oracle logistics/customs solutions

We also see you have:
Relevant university degree
Experience from leading a global organisation
Experience from working with IT delivery organization
Complete proficiency in English is a requirement
Excellent communication & presentation skills are a requirement

Required leadership skills
Value driven leadership according to the agile manifesto
Have the ability to collect and understand the needs of the business
Have a strong business focus Have the ability to, in an inspiring way, communicate vision, strategy and objectives
Good team player and networker

What we have to offer
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in a global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. You will work in close collaboration with various stakeholders, delivering cutting edge solutions and services in line with the Volvo Group IT Strategy.


At Volvo Group we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strengths inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality etc.


Applications will be read, and interviews will be conducted continuously, so please do not wait with your application.


For further information please contact
Manager, Claes Johansson, +46 739 025491
HR Business Partner, Ann Knutsson, + 46 765 53 6665


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