Enable change - Change the world

We're always searching for inspirational managers who excel at enabling and bringing out the best in others. Are you the type of person who takes a step forward when the opportunity arises? Can you inspire and guide a team to success? The world of mobility is undergoing a significant transformation. If you want to play a vital part, here's your chance.

The Energy Solutions team is organised within the unit Strategy & Program Management. We are responsible for accelerating the shift towards a fully electric and sustainable future by bringing new mobility offers and services to our consumers, from strategy definition to offer launch. We are also responsible for adding new business with the objective to improve sustainability, expand our current scope and support our growth.

What you'll do

Through the PMO model and together with relevant stakeholders, practice end to end responsibility for batteries in and outside Volvo Cars products throughout full lifecycle including:

• Develop strategic plans for battery technology, the corresponding consumer offers and ensure execution of implementation in all Volvo Cars products, including time, technology, cost;
• Develop and implement strategic plans for sourcing, footprint and partners to secure reliable supply chains including raw materials;
• Develop and implement strategic plans including partnerships for recycling, reuse, repurposing of batteries supporting sustainability goals;
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and strategic partnerships;
• Lead cross functional battery fora’s managing above;
• Be the company’s go-to person for battery related matters and through use of the PMO model, channel questions, requests and tasks;
• Staying updated on industry trends and competitor advancements in battery technology.

What you'll bring

• 5-10 years of experience from relevant industry (automotive, battery) in same or similar role;
• Relevant University degree;
• Deep industry knowledge including technology, market dynamics, trends and competitive landscape;
• Leadership experience with ability to lead own and matrix teams whilst building relationships;
• Experience from working in, navigating and building relationships in large organizations;
• Strategic thinking;
• Problem solving skills;
• Result oriented;
• Communication skills;
• Negotiation skills.

Permanent position in Volvo Cars Headquarters, Gothenburg, Sweden with location flexibility.

Want to know more? We hope so

We’d love to receive and review your application. If you want more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.

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Volvo Cars - Driving change together

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.