Software Asset & Compliance Manager

Software Asset & Compliance Manager – NOVO Energy IT Gothenburg

NOVO Energy is a Northvolt Volvo Cars joint venture formed in order to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars. We are building a state-of-the-art facility for research and development of the next generation of battery cells, and we need your help in making it happen!

The new European battery industry is key to the electrification of cars. By joining NOVO Energy, you get a unique opportunity to prepare for the electrification of automotive and at the same time contributing to a climate-neutral way of life for future generations.

What we offer

We are looking for a Software Asset & Compliance Manager who can establish a structured way of working and drive various initiatives required to ensure NOVO Energy has a system landscape that is fit for purpose. The person we are looking for will play an active role in exploring, building and supporting the establishment of the digital landscape, setting the foundation for NOVO Energy! We are in a scale up phase, so you have great opportunities to contribute to our future success.

Thanks to the joint venture there is also an exclusive opportunity to collaborate and network with our parent companies.

Key responsibilities
- Apply Software Asset Management, e.g. establish and administrate processes, policies and procedures that support the procurement, deployment, use, maintenance and disposal of software applications within NOVO Energy - Ensure NOVO Energy has a license portfolio that is fit for purpose and compliant from various perspectives - Establish proper governance and make sure it is being followed - Lifecycle management and continuous improvements - Collaborate with different stakeholders to understand their needs and present suitable and efficient alternatives - Collaborate with our suppliers to purchase and renew licenses - Represent the IT & Digital organisation in questions related to legal requirement, e.g. GDPR, NIS2.
You and your skills

We believe you are a strong team player with an outgoing, holistic and fit for purpose approach. You understand that the mission is to establish a well-functioning Gigafactory where the timeplan is tight and the collaboration with our owners is key. Finding ways to proceed in a context where there are numerous of questions is something you are comfortable with. You also enjoy being hands on. It is important for us to work with people that are reliable, good at communication and structured.

In addition, we believe you meet the following requirements:
- B.Sc. IT, Computer Science or equivalent working experience - Experience from similar roles - Experience from working with vendor/supplier - Fluent in English


Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.