Head of Real Estate (Facility Management)

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you
Currently we are looking for a Head of Real Estate to lead the Global Real Estate and Business Office function within Volvo Cars Workplace Operations. You would be a driving force in developing, and fulfilling, Volvo Cars global Real Estate strategy together with the team of specialists. A changing world contributes to an increased need to develop our Real Estate portfolio fit for company purpose and encourage interaction.

This role reports to Head of Workplace Operations.
What you’ll do
In the role as Head of Real Estate your main tasks, together with the team, will be to ensure a viable long-term Real Estate strategy and fulfilling this. You will ensure interaction within the company on a global level with relevant stakeholders and interact with external parties, such as landlords, to ensure delivery of agreed plan.

You and your skills
We are looking for you who has a university degree and solid experience in industrial/commercial real estate. Further you have a proven track record in leading teams on a senior level.

On a personal side, you a strong communicator who has ability to build good relationships and cooperate cross functionally.  You are comfortable with driving change throughout an organization and have strong business acumen. You are open to new ideas, you take initiatives and have high moral and integrity.  Last but not the least you act as a role model and show courage, judgement and persuasiveness at work.

As we are global organization, you also need to have excellent communication and presentation skills in English (both verbal & written).

How to learn more and apply
Please apply via the link provided by Oct 19th. Applications and CV's will not be accepted via email. In this process, we work with continuous selection.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Marcus Percival at marcus.percival@volvocars.com and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Mark Chan at mark.chan@volvocars.com. 

Union representatives:
Kent Bergebrink 0729-77 42 14                        
Maria Guttman 076-898 41 32
Leonel Diniz 0733-33 27 36