Leadership expert

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.

We are now looking for a Leadership Development Expert to join the Leadership Product Team which sits within the newly formed Global Talent Management function responsible for the entire talent journey. You will work closely with the other product teams including Performance and Culture, Diversity & Inclusion.

You will be part of a dedicated team, that is responsible for developing and delivering leadership development offerings that empower Volvo Cars' leaders to become true role models of our corporate culture and leadership principles. The development also includes related talent management offerings, and the team works according to agile principles. In this role, you will deliver global leadership development offerings globally. You will work together to develop new learning solutions and act as a subject matter expert in leadership. 

Who are you?

You are passionate about leadership and learning, with the ability to quickly inspire confidence in a group with your facilitation style. You are business and customer-oriented with a global mindset – driving results as well as handling unexpected and conflictual situations. You are on top of the latest research in the field and curious to continuously find ways to meet demands in the changing environment. You will be digitally savvy and have experience in developing online learning programmes.

You have experience in developing and executing leadership development programmes in different companies on a global level. You have a strong motivation to learn and a solid understanding of leadership research, that you have been able to apply successfully in companies. You have a university degree in social science, psychology, or relevant work experience. Managerial experience is a merit while proficiency in English is a must. 

We are looking for the change-makers.
The free thinkers.
The self-motivators.
The visionaries. 
The leaders.
The dreamers.
The believers.
We are looking for you.

What you'll do:

Based in Gothenburg this global role will require a person who either has worked with leadership development in large companies or who has the mindset and motivation to be developed. The person must be able to work with the repetition of first-time leader development programmes, as well as have a willingness to learn how to develop senior leaders. Credibility as a facilitator is essential and the ability to deal with challenging questions from leaders and maintain trust is crucial. 

Furthermore, in the programme's development, you will support business leaders with their leadership forums and Management Teams’, the leadership expert works closely with the other talent management teams offering a seamless talent journey to all our employees. Examples of work here could include running workshops for the female mentoring programme, supporting the performance team to create a culture of feedback, and building a learning organisation. The opportunities are limitless for the right person in this role.

 Key competencies:
•    Communicates effectively
•    Collaborates
•    Builds Trust
•    Drives results
•    Develops self
•    Situational adaptability
•    Customer focus

How To Learn More And Apply

For questions about the position please contact the Hiring Manager: Global Head of Talent Journey Jessica Alhbin at jessica.alhbin@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter: Happy Andira at happy.andira@volvocars.com.
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but not later than 24th April 2022. 
Please note, due to GDPR we cannot accept applications via E-mail.