Digital & IT - Partnership Principal

What you will do

The Strategy and Digital Transformation management team drives the Volvo Group’s digital agenda by aligning business strategy, technology and organizational capabilities. We support the Volvo Group CDO in setting the strategic direction for Digital & IT, transforming how we work and enhancing our organization capabilities, to drive the Digital & IT community forward. We orchestrate the development of outcome-driven plans, aligned with strategic goals, and steer the execution of strategic programs. We build key relationships with external partners, that enable sustainable value creation across the Group. 

With expertise in digital strategy, transformation management, and emerging technologies, together, we ensure that Volvo Group remains at the forefront of digital evolution - responsive, resilient, and future-ready. We like to be ahead of the curve, tackling complex challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a shared purpose. 
Our diverse team thrives on collaboration, bringing energy to every transformation initiative. We believe in making room for learning and laughter along the way, ensuring that our journey is as rewarding as our destination, with a focus on long-term impact for the Volvo Group.

Join us on our transformation journey to the digital future.

This Is How You Could Make An Impact

As Digital & IT Partnership Principal, you will be key in our digital transformation, driving the cultural and knowledge shift of the entire Volvo Group in becoming a digital first company.
You will be a member of the Digital & IT Partnership team within the Strategy & Digital Transformation function and report to Vice President, Head of Partnership. You will have the opportunity to work with several of the areas within our function and especially related to strategy and external collaborations.

These will be some of your responsibilities

• Technology and competencies Make/Buy/Partner framework and orchestration.
• Orchestration of strategy and partnerships (for tech and competencies)
• Lead and deliver necessary workshops to drive the make/buy and partner agenda within D&IT and across functions and with executives.
• Execution of key partnerships in cooperation with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Volvo entities in building & establishing ecosystems.
• Design, plan and implement ways of working with and through other functions and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic sourcing expertise and ensure that optimal sourcing can be conducted by purchasing.
• Coordination with purchasing (Group Trucks Purchasing).
• Strategic perspective of Digital & IT business associations & networks.
• You will be instrumental in identifying, establishing and managing a network of relevant partnerships and ecosystems in tight cooperation with other functions and organizations.

Who are you?

As Digital & IT Partnership Principal you will be key to Volvo Group’s digital transformation, collaborating globally. You will balance big picture thinking with hands-on tasks. You understand digital transformation, value collaboration, and thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.

We believe that:

• You possess business acumen and can see the bigger picture, connecting business needs with Digital & IT goals in meaningful ways. You're responsible for making sure the D&IT partnership approach comes to life.
• You’ve got a solid understanding of business and finance, and you’re great at managing external relationships and commercial models beyond just transactions.
• You’re comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, building trust and encouraging collaboration.
• You’re skilled at creating positive collaboration beyond company boundaries and can represent Volvo’s interests in complex environments.
• You’re likely a senior professional with experience as a business developer, sales manager, or purchasing professional.
• You have industry awareness and an understanding of the Volvo Group, and experience in digital-first organizations is a big plus.
• You have a university degree or equivalent experience in driving strategic initiatives across functions.
• We believe that you thrive to become a key player in the Volvo Group digital transformation, while working with amazing people around the world.
• You have a university degree or equivalent and experience in driving strategic initiatives across functions, you get going on working with others and through others.
• You are a strategic thinker and truly interested in business, with hands-on approach, capable of switching between strategic thinking and operational creating.
• To be successful in this role you have an excellent understanding of the digital transformation, and the value digital creates for the enterprise. You believe in true collaborations where both parties can gain value and complement each other. In addition, you work with a global mindset, thrive in complex environments, and feel comfortable with ambiguity and challenging the status quo.

What’s in it for you?

Are we a good match?
If you always strive for something bigger and can’t wait to be a part of the greatest shift in the history of transport and infrastructure, this is your unique opportunity. We offer you autonomy and freedom in defining your agenda and a great challenge to build something new. While developing your strategies and plans, you will be welcomed in an environment where we support and help each other grow.
The location for the position is flexible, with a preference for Gothenburg.

For questions reach out to hiring manager Jessica Ek  Jessica.ek@volvo.com
Last application date the 30th of August.
 
 We are looking forward to receiving your application!