VP Strategy and BD Marine

Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take initiatives 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 VP Strategy and Business Development to take the next step in our strategy development and execution, including growth initiatives such as acquisitions and business development projects for the Marine Business Unit. You will coach a dedicated team of strategy, business development and project leaders.


Challenge description:
Volvo Penta is a world leader in the global marine business. We are committed to stay ahead and lead the industry towards a sustainable future – we call this being In Pursuit of Beyond. Developing, communicating and executing a consistent strategy is key to success.
Facilitate strategy development for the Marine Business and drive execution as well as anchoring across Volvo Penta and relevant stake holders.
Question our existing beliefs of how things are done and contribute to us becoming a faster and more agile business
Pay specific attention to grow the sustainability transformation of the marine industry, including electrification, digitalization and service development.
Find, evaluate and execute strategic mergers and acquisition to further strengthen our offer.
Develop, grow and coach a team of very talented employees. Build and unleash the potential.
Be part of the Marine Business Unite Management Team where everyone is expected to contribute with their uniqueness and skillset



Who are you?
You are an artist, a creative mind, who can piece together the big picture and tell stories in an engaging way. You have an eye for the details, like hands on work and can build structure to get things done together with others.
You are inclusive and bring people together to co-create our story, you trust that other people do their best and you actively give and ask for feedback to nurture the capabilities of the organization
You can create and communicate messages and an inspiring vision that creates a spark in people’s heart
You are motivated by the result of great team collaboration


What have you done?
You have worked in positions before with both direct and indirect leadership
You have led strategic work were change in mindset and technologies where required
You have failed and learned from mistake
You have worked globally and managed stakeholders with different needs
You have experience from M&A projects


In the cover letter please answer the three following questions:
Imagine boaters in 2040 how do you see their needs evolving?
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?



If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us!
Reporting Manager: Johan Inden, President Marine Business Unit, +46739029013
HR: Kristina Rundbäck, VP HR Marine, +46765536290


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