Solution Leader

Volvo Group D&IT
CPA SAP & BA within the Technology function
Solution Leader, Sweden/Uddevalla


CPA SAP & BA within the Technology function
CPA SAP & BA within the Technology function is a global unit within Volvo Group D&IT in charge of all IT deliveries related to Business Areas (VCE, Penta and Buses) and Group Functions (HR, Finance etc.) The mission of the unit is to ensure that the Volvo Group´s IT solutions and IT projects within the area are managed in an optimal way.


Solution Center Buses
The Solution Center “Buses” is responsible for all deliveries related to solutions in its scope i.e. all the globally appointed IS/IT solutions for Buses. The Solution Center “Buses” has full responsibility for runtime (cost, quality of service) and for the delivery of projects.


Sweden
The SC Buses - Sweden is responsible for all IT deliveries in Volvo Bus Sweden plants, Uddevalla and Borås, as well as industrial applications in Wroclaw and Commercial systems in Europe.
The scope of responsibility consists of maintenance, new development, support and continuous improvements of the solutions in the basket. The function consists of Delivery Manager, Solution Leaders and several Application Developers and IT Architects some at external partners.


We are now looking for a Solution Leader for Uddevalla


In this role, you will be working both in a local, as well as global, context, reporting to the Delivery Manager, SC Sweden. As Solution Leader for the Order & Delivery and Manufacturing & Supply Chain solutions, you are the link between the business stakeholders and solution management/IT development; perform analysis and secure that requirements on the solution are clear and accurate, provide business/process knowledge and solution expertise within solutions delivery team or in a project.


You also perform functional business solution support and secure IT compliance for the financial critical systems. As Solution Lead, you take the complete responsibility, on behalf of the Delivery Manager, to secure the end user, business and IT requirements. It includes both one time and runtime deliveries in application management context. You are the main contact to external vendors for managing and prioritizing enhancements and you delegate needed infrastructure tasks to right instance.


Wanted profile
Do you have a passion for Order & Delivery and/or Manufacturing & Supply Chain and has good understanding of financial flows? Do you want to make a difference in the Logistic and planning area? Do you get energy when you see reliable and sustainable IT solutions driving progress for the Volvo Group and for our end-customers? Do you like collaborating with multiple stakeholders? Do you like to do your best every day? If the answers are yes, please apply!


As Solution Leader you will need to actively cooperate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment. It is important you have a creative mind-set in order to inspire and challenge the organization. You also have a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your unit, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy.


We are searching for someone with the ambition to learn and grow in the Solution Leader role and/or someone already today working in the context of a Solution Leader. You have the ability to manage several activities in parallel and the skillset to cooperate with stakeholders at different levels. You are eager to learn new things and to do your outmost to make things happen.


Key responsibilities
Handle the Process & Solution Key User network in collaboration with the Business process developer
Propose prioritization of changes in the solution like error corrections and change requests together with Key Users
Plans and coordinates when changes and defect corrections should/needs to be in place in production
Solves or dispatches questions regarding functionality (ways of working) in the solution
Secure, together with Key User and application team, IT compliance on financial critical applications
Secure solution competence for functional application support & also participates during handover from project to maintenance
Communicate enhancement estimates to the manager of the business solution portfolio, Process Manager or equivalent

Required competencies
Strong experience from working in an IT delivery organization including solid knowledge about methods used
Domain knowledge in the logistics and/or financial areas will be considered an advantage
Relevant leadership experience (functional and/or line)
Excellent communication & presentation skills are a requirement
Complete proficiency in English is a requirement

Location:Uddevalla or Gothenburg, Sweden.


Application screening will start immediately, we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible!


For further information please contact
Delivery Manager, Mikael Järdhage, +46 73 902 1459
HR Business Partner, Hanna Liedberg, +46 31 3225529


Union representatives for Swedish applicants
Akademikerna – Therese Koggdal, +46 470 387855​
Unionen - Johan Svedberg +46 31 3222712 ​
Ledarna – Ulrika Holmberg +46 73 9025071​


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.