Property Planning & Lease Director

PROPERTY PLANNING & LEASE DIRECTOR – PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS AND LEASES – GROUP REAL ESTATE
Are you a brave problem solver that believe in yourself and what you do? Do you have a continuous improvement mindset and find clever solutions to a variety of challenges? Are you an active listener and interested in understanding others? Are you a team-player with a lot of energy and a positive attitude?
Then please continue to read, you might very well be the one we are looking for!


ABOUT US
Group Real Estate is an integrated function in the Volvo Group, with both strategic and operational responsibility for the Group’s properties, including real estate assets and facility management. We are responsible for the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We secure that our global property portfolio is optimized for its purpose, maintained for safety and business continuity, and supports a sustainable future.
We act as a true business partner, where we generate economies of skill and scale in the real estate area and develop industry leading work environments for people to thrive and perform at their best. We are approximately 300 employees supporting Volvo Group in 60 countries worldwide. Our property footprint consists of some 1000 sites, both leased and owned. We manage all types of properties: dealers, workshops, offices, warehouses, production facilities and more.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Property Transaction and Leases is a global function within Group Real Estate (GRE). We have the overall responsibility for the Volvo Group property lease portfolio, strategic property planning. Complementing this we drive property transaction projects and manages the property dimension of Group wide M&A projects.


We work in close collaboration with Group Real Estate Divisions and Functions as well as directly with Group Trucks Divisions and Business Areas.


The function consists of a team of engaged and skilled colleagues that work closely together towards fulfilling our purpose; Creating work environments where people thrive, every day. Of course, always with health & safety as our number one priority.


JOB DESCRIPTION


As Property planning and lease Director you are responsible for the strategic view of the property portfolio and with that follows governance of the Volvo Group Property Portfolio and lease database and as well as give guidance in own vs. lease decisions. You also have the global responsibility for development of the property lease process. By driving the different areas in scope in close collaboration with GRE operations you ensure a long term quality and efficiency within your area of responsibility.


With your mindset and focus, you will contribute in building a strong continuous improvement culture for the function in order to reach the Group Real Estate target image.


You will report to the Vice President Property Transaction and Leases.


Your main focus will be:
Proactively drive property planning initiatives including own vs. lease recommendations
Drive benchmarking when it comes to cost and content as well as develop targets and action plans to work more efficient
Govern, maintain and develop the Property Portfolio Database structure, processes and adequate and usable reporting
Governance of the Property Lease Process
Maintain and Develop Property lease terms and lease contract structure
Work together with GRE Divisions to secure a globally coherent process for lease
Support in preparing and presenting investment request for new leases as well and renewal of lease agreements
Support divisions in analyzing business cases regarding rent or buy Drive property related project initiatives

WHO ARE YOU?
You are a person with a solid real estate background complemented by a broad business understanding that works as a true business partner to drive results. You work effectively in a global matrix organization and can easily handle a broad range of stakeholders. The Volvo values are a natural part of who you are.
Further, you are flexible, well organized and have sharp communication and networking skills. But most of all you are a true team-player that contribute with energy and a good team spirit.


To be successful in your new job you will need the following toolbox:
Master of Science/MBA or other relevant university background or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Extensive knowledge in the real estate area, particularly within the property lease domain.
Demonstrated experience in business analysis, development or strategy work.
You are a structured, analytical and communicative person with an eye for detail. You can analyze and visualize information and build a storyline.

ARE WE A PERFECT MATCH?
Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. We offer 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.
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.

The position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden and occasional travelling will be required, frequent from time to time


CURIOUS OR HAS SOME QUESTIONS? CALL ME!
Hiring Manager, Victor Bertilson VP Property Transactions and leases +46 765 533025
Johanna Alfredson VP HR +46 739 024728


Last application date: 2021-04-15Apply now. We continuously evaluate candidates