Manufacturing Data Strategy Lead

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.

At Volvo Cars, our strategic direction is clear, shaping the future of mobility with human-centric technologies delivering the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way. We are in the middle of a transformation to become a direct-to-consumer fully electric mobility company by 2030. Our cars will not only embrace electrification but also be defined by advanced software. Leveraging the data collected from our vehicles, we aim to improve and optimize the overall consumer mobility experience.  

Data is at the heart of our transformation, serving crucial functions such as defining product and market development strategies, supporting customer journeys, monitoring global manufacturing capabilities, optimizing supply chains, remotely overseeing vehicle performance, and enhancing end-to-end sustainability practices. 

The mission of the Manufacturing Data & Analytics team is to transform the data ecosystem, empowering our colleagues with reliable data in alignment with Volvo Cars’ Data Vision. This vision focuses on using trusted data to drive innovation and informed decision-making.

To support this mission, the Manufacturing Data hub is managing data & analytical products in the 6 key areas: Maintenance, Logistics, Sustainability, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering. These areas collaborate to equip data and analytics teams’ organization-wide with the necessary resources to extract value from data, fostering a culture of collaboration and data excellence. 

As our Data Strategy Lead for The Manufacturing Data and Analytics Hub you will own and develop the strategy for the cultural and organizational transformation, vital for realizing Volvo Cars’ data vision and fulfil D&A Manufacturing mission. Your strategic expertise will play a pivotal role in contributing to the overarching business evolution, shaping how we leverage data for a brighter automotive future! 

What you’ll do
You will be responsible for delivering a step-change in the data culture at Volvo Cars through data literacy, data professional community development, process improvement, program and portfolio management, and back-office management of the D&A function. Collaborating with D&A Core, you’ll establish best practices for working across manufacturing business areas and plants, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.

In addition to shaping the manufacturing data landscape, your role extends to the integration of plants within the hub and spoke structure. You will be inspiring and guiding individuals through the cultural change journey, ensuring our company is equipped with the essential skills and a robust cultural framework that enables us to harness the full potential of data to drive innovation.  

Lastly, you will guide and coordinate a team of data culture & transformation specialists.

What you’ll bring
We believe that you have significant experience (8-10yrs +) in Data leadership and transformation experience. You also have extensive experience in handling data cultural change, including the rollout of data literacy programs and the implementation of new operating models. Data culture and transformation best practices are topics you have knowledge about as well as change leadership skills. 

You are an inspirational leader that can set an agenda and are good at getting others to follow your lead, with a proven ability to influence people, be self-driven, and with the ability to challenge the status quo. You demonstrate exceptional communication skills, seamlessly navigating interactions with both data professionals and colleagues with varying levels of data knowledge. 

Most of all, you share our values and can see everyone's potential. Your warm personality and eagerness to collaborate will be welcomed by all of us!

Want to know more? We hope so
We’d love to receive and review your application by no later than 8th of December. If you want more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply to learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the hiring manager at (toine.dirven@volvocars.com) or the recruiter at (paulina.de.sousa.vieira@volvocars.com).