Strategy & Operational Excellence Manager@Vehicle Motion & Energy Mgmt

The Vehicle Motion and Energy Management (VMEM) product development stream is a newly formed engineering department within Vehicle Technology at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. We lead and develop complete vehicle motion, energy, and -thermal control solutions for safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation. Our products consist of software and hardware related to steering, braking, suspension, propulsion, active safety, cooling & heating for trucks. In our management team for Vehicle Motion and Energy Management, you will find an open mindset and value creation focus. We are a rapidly growing team of engineers with diverse backgrounds, skills, and playful attitudes. With a curious mindset about the world, we believe in bringing out the best in every person and harnessing the true power of people.
Grab the opportunity to join our team today!


About the role
Do you enjoy being in a changing world and trying new ideas? As a Manager for Strategy and Operational Excellence, you will step out of the box a lot and lead operational efficiency activities within VMEM organization. You will drive short- and long-term strategic activities and specific organization development actions. We are around 300 people in our team who all work towards the mission to develop electrified and autonomous transport solutions for the benefit of customers, society, and the environment. With close cooperation between the VP and the VMEM management team members, you will set the direction for the future and drive the development of the strategic business plan for continued success. With your selfless personality, you can collaborate with your colleagues globally. But you also like to work independently. The work environment is important to you. That's why you drive the VMEM culture and engagement in the right direction and make sure people enjoy their tasks and grow in their professions. By listening to our employees and colleagues, you will make sure to define tasks and activities regarding teams' training and competence development. Welcome to an exciting role where you truly can make a difference and play a vital role in our organization.


Additional responsibilities are:
You will plan, lead, document, and follow up team meetings while supporting and securing the collaboration with the GTT cross-functional Way-of-Working network. You will secure the communication and support collaboration within and across Technology Streams and report Metrics and KPIs within VMEM. With your strategic thinking mindset, you will lead the strategic priority work within VMEM and coordinate operational efficiency activities. As a leader, you will also represent the VMEM organization in several local and global forums and networks.


We are looking for you who...
… have strategic thinking and strong leadership skills. You are a relationship builder and enjoy collaborating with a wide network of colleagues. You are an inspiring person who loves to see people and technology development under your leadership. We also think you are eager to be a part of a company that does good for society and the people in it – making products that are 100% safe, 100% fossil-free, and 100% more productive. With your solid knowledge, you are a key player in creating solutions that are used around the world. Lastly, we think you are a go-getter who likes to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Leadership experience from line or project management is plus, also if you have experience from leading a team in agile development
You have a genuine interest in inspiring and developing people and technology

Why Volvo Group Trucks Technology?
Welcome to a warm atmosphere where you will surround yourself with friendly colleagues and be a part of an emphatic management. Here, you will work where the future is – develop exciting products at the forefront of our industry and making our world a better place to be. You will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different parts of the organization and different cultures. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you.


So, you want to apply?
If our spirit, adaptability and customer-focused mindset light your inner fire, we might be a great match!


Feel free to contact me if you have further questions.
Andreas Sundqvist | +46739021111 | andreas.sundqvist@volvo.com


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