STRATEGIC CHANGE CATALYST

Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.


We believe that high performance comes from having fun at work, great collaboration, trust and the openness to think outside the box. We are both world leading and pioneers in our field. Come and join us!


Right now we are looking for a program leader to coach and inspire our organization to get prepared for sustainable solutions of the future


Challenge description:


Volvo Penta Marine Business Unit is committed to become “the world leader in sustainable power solutions at sea”. We are inspired by this vision that will affect everything we do and how we do it with.


We need you who want to be part of this great journey and want to lead the change program focusing on preparing our Engine Sales & Service Market, business partners (dealers) and our customers.


The focus for the program will cover the following areas:
Communication & change management, Sales and sales process, Application, New services, Parts, Service & technical support, Competence development, Dealer training, Organization, Business models, Contracts and conditions.

As program leader, you will be responsible of the program, inspire and challenge the organization, secure a hands-on transformation plan & execution as well as coordinate activities and plans with other functions in the company and implement a strong change management approach.


We believe you are a:
Street smart pathfinder, dedicated to coach and motivate the organization into the “how” of change with a lean and pragmatic approach
Passionate and people centric change agent, You are a person who loves to encourage people to try new ways of working and the ability to package the why, what and when of change into a clear and compelling message. You make people get on board for new ideas
Hands-on collaborator with ability to engage and align many contributors, comfortable working in flexible team constellations and managing stake holders with different needs
Make-it-happen attitude type of person, and you have perseverance to make sure change happens

We believe the successful candidate brings relevant experience from some of the following
Project management, program management and/or management consulting
Operational development – strategic and hands-on
Organizational change and transformation management
Business model transformation from product to service
Developing and launching new offers on an immature market

In the cover letter please answer the three following questions:
Imagine boating 2040, what do you think it will look like?
How do you act as a leader, how do you unleash the potential of yourself and others?
What is the boldest decision you have taken the last six months?

There are no right or wrong answers to the three question we just want to take part of your reasoning.


In prioritizing candidates, we will pay attention to matching your profile to team culture, experience, gender and spirit.


The position is based in Göteborg, Sweden.


Start Date & Timeline : ASAP


Last application date is May 15th. We will start interviewing immediately.


For further information, please contact
Hiring manager: Matteo Garparetto, Vice President Finance & Business Support Marine BU
Co-recruiting; Hanna Ljungqvist, Vice President Service Market Marine, +46 7390 22135
HR contact: Kristina Rundbäck, Vice President HR Marine BU, +46765536290