Project Leader Government Affairs, New Business and Strategic Initiatives

Do you want to save lives? At Autoliv, we believe that no one should be seriously injured or lose their life in a crash. Every day we are developing and manufacturing innovative lifesaving products of superior quality. Because when people can feel safe while traveling, they can also live life to the fullest. We believe in collaboration and therefore we work closely with our customers and suppliers. Our teams are cross-functional and work according to agile principles in a global context.
We are expanding our Governmental Affairs team and are looking for a Project Leader Government Affairs, New Business and Strategic Initiatives.
About the role
You develop and maintain a global understanding of the external requirements landscape and policy changes, with a particular focus on new mobility and new technologies and assess their impact on our current and future products and services. You are part of the Research function, but collaborate closely with other global functions, as well as with Autoliv’s regional divisions, in order to develop engagement strategies and build relationships with our key external stakeholders. As a key person in the Governmental Affairs function you oversee the work of cross-functional internal teams of regulation and ratings specialists in designated areas and ensure alignment with strategies and priorities.
Furthermore, a significant portion of your job is to manage strategic governmental affairs initiatives, strategic investigations, and coordinate external partnerships and collaborative platforms. You may participate in relevant external working groups as a representative for Autoliv. You are expected to maintain an effective dialogue with policymakers and other key stakeholders to ensure Autoliv´s interests are represented and maintains its strong reputation as a relevant and credible partner. The role also includes development of consolidated positions of Autoliv opinions on key matters.
About you
As a person you have a strong personal drive and ability to take individual ownership of your area while being a true team player. Moreover, you have solid project management skills, a pro-active, strategic, and holistic mind-set, and the ability to lead the work of cross-functional teams and global networks. You have the maturity and integrity to represent Autoliv’s interest toward important external stakeholders. Furthermore, you have excellent communication skills both in written and oral situations. Fluency in English is an absolute minimum. Additional language skills are meriting.
On a formal level we believe you have a university degree in Engineering and minimum three years of experience working in within the Automotive sector or other relevant sector.
Experience of working with regulation and requirements development in official government working groups or committees in US, Europe, or Asia is considered a strong advantage.
About us
Being the world’s leading automotive safety supplier requires brave decisions, innovation, a focus on technology, quality, and customers – and people with a passion for saving lives.
Autoliv's vision of Saving More Lives guides our daily work. Life can change in a fraction of a second – and we have developed automotive safety systems with that moment in mind for over six decades. Each year, our products save more than 30,000 lives, products that must operate perfectly in milliseconds.
We have 65 000 employees in 27 countries. Our mission is to provide world class life saving solutions for mobility and society. We develop, manufacture, and sell safety systems for automotive such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, and pedestrian protection systems for today and tomorrows vehicles. With a high level of competence, we work to create safety for road users, quality for our customers, trust and security for our employees, stability, and growth for our shareholders, as well as sustainable methods and working methods.
Vårgårda, in Sweden, is the location for Autoliv’s Global Innovation Center. The focus of this center is development for existing and new products, and it is the only center in Autoliv where all functions are represented, working in cross-functional teams.
Our offer
You will be part of a successful and exciting global company with good development opportunities, in a global team that works daily with fast-moving and far-reaching implications on both internal and external matters. We offer technical career development and the opportunity to work in cross-functional agile project teams with exciting and innovative products in a global context.
Questions
Questions about the position is answered by Peter Kronberg, Director Governmental Affairs, peter.kronberg@autoliv.com
Collective agreement
We have collective agreement with Sveriges Ingenjörer/Unionen/Ledarna and IF Metall. Union representatives can be reach via the company switchboard, + 46 322 62 62 00.
Application
Welcome with your application no later than 2022-01-23 in the form of a CV and personal letter. As part of the recruitment process, candidates who go further will need to prove their CV with a copy of diploma, certificate / grade. Apply via autoliv.com