Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Data Analyst

This is the Volvo Group Graduate Program

A new era of manufacturing and R&D is here. Are you passionate about technology, eager to solve real business challenges, ready to drive innovation, and join our transformation journey? Then this Graduate program is for you! 

As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.  

The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments, and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering, and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy. The program also includes direct customer exposure and encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and an end-to-end mindset, enabling you to contribute to transformation across the organization from day one. 

Your future team

Within the Volvo Group Trucks & Technology Industrial division, we are the Range. We are a team of 80 project management professionals. We are responsible for leading projects/programs with the expected Quality & Delivery Precision, at the right Cost & Features level to secure the future vehicles of Volvo Group. We are based in Lyon (France) and Gothenburg (Sweden) 

How you’ll contribute

As a Data Analyst with a Data Science mindset within the Project Management department of the Trucks Technology & Industrial division, your mission will go beyond traditional reporting. You will act as a data partner for project managers, helping them better understand, use, and trust data to support decision-making. You will contribute to building a data-driven culture, enabling teams to make insight-driven decisions. 

You will play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights, supporting project performance, optimized planning, risk anticipation, and strategic steering. 

Your key responsibilities: 

• Prepare, clean, and structure complex datasets to enable advanced analysis (Python, SQL) 
• Go beyond descriptive analytics by exploring data, identifying patterns, and generating insights that influence project decisions. Map existing elements to clearly identify and address the gaps critical to project success.
• Design and implement automated solutions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency (RPA, Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Develop impactful dashboards and storytelling tools that support decision-making (Power BI)
• Partner with project managers to translate business questions into data use cases and actionable insights
• Act as a data evangelist, helping and training the Range teams to understand the value of data and adopt a data-driven mindset.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Data Scientists across the organization to align practices and leverage advanced analytics approaches
• Act as Product Owner for the tools you develop, secure a clear and complete documentation and description of the deliverables 

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore, and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity, and take ownership of your own development and growth. With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team. 

You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, and supporting the development of others. 

You like to connect the dots yourself rather than wait for the full picture, proactively reaching out to the people who hold the missing pieces. You bring a curious drive to challenge the status quo using data, with strong storytelling skills that influence non-technical stakeholders. You show genuine leadership potential through curiosity, initiative and the ability to bring others along, and you're committed in equal measure to your team's tasks and to the program's projects. You're an active listener, you collaborate well, and you're curious about project management processes and performance indicators. 

You meet the following requirements: 

• You have a Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.  
• Through work experience, internships, thesis work, or university studies/projects you have experience in the following:  
  • Data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent).  
  • Programming and data manipulation skills using Python and SQL.  
  • Understanding data modelling, statistical analysis, and business intelligence principles.  
  • Knowledge of automation technologies, such as Power Automate, Power Apps, or RPA solutions.
  • Strong documentation skills, with the ability to clearly describe processes and the work you've accomplished 

Additional desirable skills:  

• Data science concepts, predictive analytics, machine learning, or statistical modelling  

To qualify for the Graduate program, you: 

• Have completed a master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than 3 years ago.  
• Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting, excluding part-time work during studies.  
• Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.   
• Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments 

What’s in it for you?

If you are motivated to help us transition to a more digitalized company and contribute to our transformation journey, this role could be for you!  

 
Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027, and you will be offered a permanent position at Trucks Technology & Industrial Division with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program: 

• An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
• An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
• Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
• A competitive salary and permanent position from day one.
• Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
• The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities. 

The application process

The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps. 

In your cover letter, tell us how you've started developing your leadership skills so far and how you communicate with others. Please also elaborate on one experience you had when it comes to data analysis and the value it brings for the end users. We're as interested in how you grow as in what you already know.
 

Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026  

 As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.