Senior Innovation & Early Phase Manager

Volvo Gorup

Imagine yourself being one of the key stakeholders in establishing Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) Hydrogen Solutions’ innovation agenda. 

As Senior Innovation and Early Phase Manager you will be part of the Hydrogen solutions Ecosystem and be a strong contributor in leading early phase projects and exploration. Your primary focus will be on being the purchasing interface responsible for delivering the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) projects from Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCF-TSR) standpoint.  The FCEV project is one important milestone to support Volvo Group Vision of CO2 neutral transportation. You will as well drive pre-studies in the Hydrogen solutions domain and explore different types of business models and partnerships.

This is us

The GTP Electromobility Purchasing function has the responsibility for Electromobility as well as Hydrogen Solutions & New Technologies (where this role is hosted). We are a newly created team that strongly collaborates with our internal colleagues and external partners globally, every day. Our team’s mission is to drive projects and exploration within the hydrogen ecosystem collaborating with a high diversity of companies to make Volvo Group the most desired Innovation Business Partner.


This is you

We are looking for a team player that can build relationships over time and enjoy bringing fun and positive energy in a dynamic working environment.  In this context, it is important that you can act as a connector and leader towards the rest of the GTP organization and GTX stakeholders. With this said the most important for us is that:

* You have proven track records in Project Management and Purchasing within the automotive industry with strategic projects. 
* You have an open mindset and strong interest in working with new technologies.
* You are not afraid of thinking outside the box in a challenging working environment.
* You have excellent communication skills, and you are comfortable in cross functional and multicultural set-up.  
* You are fluent in English both spoken and written.
You have an adequate academic education.


What can we offer you?

We can offer you an exciting and global working environment which will give you valuable experience that will contribute to your future development within the Volvo Group. In this role, you will have the privilege to make a difference by driving the Purchasing innovation activities in the early phases. 
Finally, you will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures and to influence the development of our future projects, products, and services within the Hydrogen solutions domain. We at GTP Hydrogen Solutions & New Technologies want you to prosper and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. Together we drive prosperity.


Ready for the next move?

Are you curious to hear more about the job? Or the department? Or do you have other questions? Contact any of us:
Ingrid Ifwarsson, Head of Hydrogen Solutions Purchasing (ingrid.ifwarsson@volvo.com) 
Åsa Leijon, People & Culture (asa.leijon@volvo.com) 

Please note that this recruitment is on-going during summer vacation and might therefore take some time. 
Last application day 25th of August. 




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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.