Manager Facility Services, Division Gothenburg & Campus Lundby – Volvo

Manager Facility Services, Division Gothenburg & Campus Lundby – Volvo Group Real Estate


Are you a brave problem solver that works proactively to find smart solutions to a variety of challenges? Are you a good 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 perfect match for the role as Director Facility Services.


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 play a crucial role in the development of the City of Gothenburg.


Your Objectives


As the Director for Facility Services in Gothenburg & Campus Lundby, you creates enthusiasm for securing the Facility Management (FM) operations & services in our premises and for our stakeholders. Your mission is to secure an excellent workplace experience for our people and to be the main link to our FM-supplier, including both hard & soft FM-services. The role also includes being a line manager for the resources in the Facilities Services team, meaning coaching and developing your team members.


You are an engaged business partner 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.


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


What you need to be successful


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 customer oriented - with a strong FM-services background.


We are looking for someone who has the experience from creating excellent workplace experiences through the delivery of fit-for-purpose facility management services. Someone who have the ability to build relationships through close cooperation with local stakeholders and suppliers. Based on your background, you also know how to further develop our Facility Management services.


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).
We would also like to see that you have a Facility -/ Property-/ Service Management diploma or similar. As we are a truly global and diverse company you also need great communication skills in Swedish and English, spoken and written.


What do we offer


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.
The team you will be part of consist of workplace managers and property coordinators.


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!


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:
Charlotte Olson, Director Property Management, Group Real Estate at +46 765534458
Margareta Norén, HRBP, Group Real Estate at +46 765537617


Last application date: 2022-05-21


Apply now. We continuously evaluate candidates.


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.