PLM Business Analyst

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 we offer
We are committed to develop the future PLM solutions based on modern IT Technology and user experience. We work both with minor improvements in smaller teams and with larger initiatives in more extensive organisations. Our main initiatives, recently started, will implement the next generations of PDM tools to support the development of our new products at Volvo Cars. We offer you an exciting challenge with great development opportunities in an international environment.

What you’ll do
As a PLM Business Analyst, you will play a key role in the development of the future PDM tools that we strive to develop within the next 5-year time span. You will actively contribute to identify and describe the business need. Your main tasks will be:

* Develop conceptual solutions and processes
* Specify and prioritise requirements (process and IT)
* Implement new processes and IT-solutions
* Support users with process, methods and IT issues 
* Gain understanding of development needs from the car programs


Do you fit the profile?
You possess a university degree or equivalent experience. You have an interest in the automotive industry especially the management of product information. You share our commitment of developing IT solutions in a changing product development environment.  To conclude you have excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.  

Meritorious
You have skills in commercial or locally developed PDM applications. We also like you to have a special interest in the area of Configuration Management, which is the target for many of our future investments.

On a personal level
To succeed in the role you are a person who with great analytical and planning skills to lead assignments forward. You inspire by your positive and open mind-set. You enjoy great interactions both inside and outside your team to build valuable connections.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Pontus Albrektsson at pontus.albrektsson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. We like your application at the latest March 22th 2020. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.