Sustainability Business Manager - Volvo Cars Service Business

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

The automotive industry is currently under-going a significant transformation driven by changing consumer behaviours, technology shifts and digitalization. Volvo Cars is transforming from a traditional OEM to a true mobility provider, from a combustion-only car producer to one of the leaders in the field of hybrid and pure electrified cars. Volvo Cars Service Business (VCSB) unit is at the forefront of this change – Enable a hassle-free car ownership and drive loyalty through high quality and cost-efficient premium service operations.

Want to join us?
Component Value Retention (CVR) team have a key role in positioning Volvo Cars as a pioneer in the industry regarding sustainability. Volvo Cars Service Business has a huge potential to contribute and have bold ambitions to make Volvo the industry leader in Sustainability through deployment of Circular Economy principles which includes the 5R’s: Remanufacturing, Recycling/upcycling, Refurbishing, Repairing and Reusing hence decreasing the environmental impact. 

What we offer
We are looking for a skilled Sustainability Business Manager to join our Component Value Retention team. In this role you will be a major player in a team that will from a sustainable perspective lead, operate and develop the 5R’s so that it throughout the life cycle of the car is optimal with respect to the financial results, environmental impact and customer satisfaction. 
Our purpose is, we increase profitability, secure availability and reduce environmental impact from service operations through circular economy models.

What you will do!
•    Develop Sustainability Strategies to meet our long-term goals and ambitions.
•    Grow the assortment of circular components to our consumer segments e.g. 5R’s*.
•    Optimize the business equation for 5R* parts breakdown in relation to consumer value.
•    Continuously analyse and benchmark the area of circular economies and drive solutions to ensure Volvo Cars remains the competitive edge in a transformative landscape.
•    Secure that we have an optimal circular return flow of components from our service providers globally.

You and your skills
You have a Bachelor or Master’s degree from University.
To be successful in this role, you need to have Business Commercial or Marketing experience as well as experience from Circular Economy or Sustainability.
Experience in Agile/SAFe and from working with/in different markets is beneficial.
You need to be fluent in English (both written and spoken).

On a personal level
You have a high level of integrity and professionalism with good communication skills. Curiousness comes natural with a personal eagerness to investigate, learn and accomplish results. You are structured and results oriented and have a strong personal drive to get things done.
A natural ability of system thinking and structured way of working will be important in this role, as well as a high ability to work in teams, individually and multicultural. Moreover, we believe you are proactive, entrepreneurial with the ability to see the holistic view and have a conceptual thinking.
A pragmatic approach rather than theoretic perfect solution will sometimes be required.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Håkan Malmros Hakan.malmros@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Pedram Yousefi at pedram.yousefi@volvocars.com 
Kindly register your application as soon as possible since the recruitment process will start as soon as possible, not later than 2020-11-08.
Please note due to GDPR, applications through E-mail is not accepted.