Strategic Planning Agent

The Global Electrolux Talent Program presents:
The Global Electrolux Talent Program is a proactive initiative that brings together young talent from various functions and global offices within Electrolux. This programme is for those who are interested in a global, hands-on experience in an intercultural environment.
Strategic Planning Agent – Stockholm, Sweden
The Strategy & Transformation division of the Global Technology Organization (GTO) is looking for a strategic, relationship-oriented, organized and thoughtful individual to join as Strategic Planning Agent. You will be part of a team, Strategy & Transformation, that will help define, adjust and develop key strategies and transformation initiatives for the Electrolux Group Technology Organization. This organization (GTO) consists of experts in technology, strategy, innovation and R&D, who are looking to build the future of Electrolux appliances.
There are three roles open within the Strategy & Transformation team. What's the difference, you might ask yourself? Here is a quick summary:
Technology Strategy Agent:
• Focus: Inwards (GTO) ;
• Responsibilities: Department + GTO Strategy Development & Communication; ad hoc strategic projects and initiatives
Technology Community Agent:
• Focus: Both, inwards (GTO) and outwards (Elux) ;
• Responsibilities: GTO Community building through forums, communication, events, etc. support for staff functions, improvement of GTO activities
Strategic Planning Agent:
• Focus: Both, inwards (GTO) and outwards (Elux) ;
• Responsibilities: Connect GTO and departmental strategies with the rest of Electrolux and its decision-making bodies
A normal day at work:
As a Strategic Planning Agent, you will
• Work with GTO leaders to understand their annual strategic agenda, key initiatives, and key stakeholders/purchases as required. Then adapt this to Electrolux-wide decision-making bodies and forums, to plan in advance when/where/to whom/how we need to present
o Identify the various for a, decision-making bodies and influencers
• Work across countries and functions, understand the connections and dependencies between different GTO departments and initiatives
• Support in labour and budget planning initiatives; understand functional strategies and then use HR and finance deadlines to plan requests
o Support strategy, transformation, HR and finance improvement initiatives, enabling more strategic approaches to functions
• Support strategic communication of various GTO initiatives and successes; create presentations for senior executives on initiatives, manage internal communication, etc., support in agenda-making for various forums to facilitate strategy communication and development
• Manage the GTO organization's annual calendar
• Establish links and cooperation with key internal stakeholders
• Work in an inspiring environment with fun and ambitious colleagues at our head office in Stockholm


Who are you:
In addition to being an energetic and motivated individual, we believe you have:
• A university degree in economics, engineering, international relations/public affairs or communication
• A well-balanced set of leisure activities that can include leading teams, international experience, previous work experience or other engagements and achievements that demonstrate drive, ambition and passion
• A willingness to develop and grow within the organization as well as an interest in technology, communication and people
• Up to 2 years of work experience
In addition to that:
• You are a great networker and relationship manager
• You communicate clearly, confidently and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the company
• A strategic thinker, who is good at discovering interdependent dependencies between different areas and concepts
• You are curious and feel the need to understand and map the "big picture"
• You can read between the lines and understand people's motivation
• You are a doer, organized, structured and can problem solve effectively - initiative is your middle name
• You can manage a high workload with speed and precision by prioritizing regularly
• You are a self-motivated, team-oriented and proactive learning
• Good with excel
• You master English


What you get out of the program
• 14 months of learning experience, with access to very high management and visibility in some of the most strategic projects at Electrolux
• A fun, supportive and informal team that accepts people as they are while helping each other grow
• Gross salary SEK 25,000
• Vacation days and other business benefits (e.g. wellness scholarship)
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Covered visa processing costs
• Redistribution support: local registration processes
• Support for permanent employment opportunities within Electrolux Group towards the end of the programme