People Experience to Commercial operations

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.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates
Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey to become a Movetech company where technology enables how people can move with clear conscience for the environment and have complete trust in safety for both people inside and outside the car. To stay number one in our transforming industry we rely on the drive, commitment and expertise of people who want to make a change. We rely on people that dares and cares.


Let us describe the challenge we offer  
We are now seeking a curious, innovative and driven person to join our Commercial Operations team as responsible for People Experience (HR) for a later decided specific area within Commercial Operations.  You will be based in Gothenburg and report to Head of PX Commercial Operations and Head of a Business function in a balanced matrix.

For the challenge we look for a PX leader with experience from commercial business preferably in industries like e-commers, retail, FMCG or other organizations with high focus on customer experience. You will work with strategical masterminds, so enjoying the challenge of making strategy come alive is what this role is all about.

What you´ll do
This is a business-critical role and the expectation is high on us to be successful in the transition of the commercial business. In this matrix you will work both operationally and strategically with people and organizational topics, spanning over a broad field of PX related topics and challenges. As in most other multinational companies you share your time between business specific work and global corporate strategical PX initiatives. We believe you have deep experience from developing leaders, building culture and driving change in international organizations. You will have a seat in the management team of your business -function and you are a member of the global PX management team for Commercial operations. To succeed you will need to be a master in guiding and driving stakeholders through transformation and add speed to the most important challenge we currently have – Volvo Cars commercial transformation.

We emphasize the following competencies as important:
* Self-development
* Builds trust
* Collaborates
* Drives results
* Balances stakeholders
* Persuades
* Strategic mindset



Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential is key.
We are not only valuing your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your potential to develop and embrace unknown future challenges. Most important is that you share our values and are truly motivated by our purpose.  You have an honest ambition to join a fast paced and dynamic organization that is deeply committed to transform the mobility industry at global scale.

Commercial Operations operates and develops Volvo Cars business to optimize profitable growth over time. We are responsible for market earnings, sales plan and performance as well as marketing and brand performance globally. We are 4 200 employees, from all over the world. Join us and be part of the Commercial family.
We are very much looking forward to your application!

How To Learn More And Apply
For questions about the position please contact the Hiring Manager: VP PX Global Commercial Operations Frej Bergnehr at frej.bergnehr@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter: Monica Willeborg at monica.willeborg@volvocars.com

Kindly register your application as soon as possible but no later than April 10th.
Please note, due to GDPR we cannot accept applications via e-mail.