Regional L&D Manager, EMEA

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 you will do

We are looking for a committed and passionate person to join the team in the role of a Regional L&D Manager, holding a responsibility for the European market. We need a professional that will help shape our approach to regional/local learning. This role will mean continuous functional collaboration with the commercial L&D team, whereas you’ll be a key interface with the European management team, supporting and working on learning activities execution across multiple channels.

You will join a highly interesting area with a large business scope, an area that secures profitable and efficient omni-channel development and drives future oriented premium consumer experience in support of our retailers.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the L&D change process on a regional level
* Managing regional governance structure to provide all markets with a voice/PoV, ensure consistency of execution, monitor and support with L&D business plan needs
* Implementing regional deployment of roadmap utilizing approved tools, methods, and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in-region as sharing with the central function
* Ensuring that required dealer standards in the L&D area are planned for and met 
* Chief liaison between region / central for L&D (Commercial Operations)
* Ensuring that best practice sharing activities propagate through the region
* Engaging with regional counterparts to ensure globally consistent approach
* Escalating regional issues/concerns/risks to central function


What you will bring

* You have an Automotive experience and good knowledge about the retailer business
* Having in depth understanding of learning solutions and their practical application, understanding adult learning principles
* You are comfortable with managing and participating in multiple complex learning projects
* You can prioritize efforts and move between rapidly changing goals
* You are experienced as a coach; remote team management is an advantage
* Good relator and communicator
* Good organization and self-discipline
* Effective oral and written communication skills (English)
* Has an in depth understanding of digital learning solutions and their practical


About you
We are looking for individuals with solid years of experience in Automotive sector and commercial operations, L&D expertise will be a big advantage. You have a high level of integrity and professionalism and are keen to take ownership in your areas of expertise. You are structured and result oriented and have a strong personal drive to get things done to a high quality, efficiently and on time. You are comfortable working independently but at the same time you have cross-functional and integrated work experience, with the ability to cooperate and work in an international team environment. Strong prioritization skills will be an asset in this role, as well as finding new and innovative ways to increase customer satisfaction and deliver effective solutions in challenging situations.

Department
Business & Retailer Development - Europe

Location
We operate from Volvo Cars headquarter in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is therefore the preferred location for the ideal candidate. Alternative locations in Sweden and Europe can be discussed if expertise strongly matches the desired profile.