IT Security & Risk Officer
Göteborg, SE, 417 56
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
We are at a pivotal moment where digitalization is key to our future success, presenting an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
In an environment of change, with exciting new technologies and evolving customer needs, Group Trucks Technology (GTT) continues to invest in digitalization supporting our strategy, strengthen our core engineering functions, and prepare us for future goals.
As part of this strategic transformation, we are seeking a proactive and insightful IT Security & Risk Officer for GTT Digital Operations to help drive our digital ambitions securely and effectively.
About us
Our 100-person team across Gothenburg, Lyon, Greensboro, and Bangalore drives digital transformation for GTT, fostering collaboration, synergies, and effectiveness. We are responsible for managing the IT strategy, initiatives and budget, leading the alignment of strategy work including AI, data, and simulation. We foster innovation and performance, promoting an innovative culture while balancing technical, operational, and relational aspects of the business
What will you do?
As IT Security and Risk Officer you will identify, assess, and mitigates information security risks within an organization. You play a crucial role in safeguarding an organization's information systems and data by establishing policies, monitoring compliance, and implementing risk management strategies.
Who are you?
Capability Building & Change Enablement
- Lead the development and execution of enterprise security capability programs within GTT, ensuring the engagement and buy-in from senior management, aligning operations to security directives, policies and guidelines.
- Facilitate cross-functional forums (e.g., Security Workgroups with business representatives) to drive collaboration, knowledge-sharing and business-aligned requirements gathering to further strengthen and enable desired security behaviors.
- Support operational teams with vulnerability management processes and tools
Awareness & Culture Change
- Design and deliver tailored awareness activities, supporting the strategic roadmap. Follow up on awareness KPI’s, such as phishing email results or training completion, and implement risk mitigation plans.
- Translate technical content into business-relevant messaging to engage non-technical stakeholders and drive behavior change
Cross-functional collaboration & representation
- Represent GTT in forums connected to vulnerability and security awareness collaborating with Information Security Officers and BISO’s from other TD/BA’s and geographical regions.
- Data-driven communication & Insight development.
- Compile and interpret technical data to visualize security data, enhancing clarity and impact during executive and operational presentations.
Who are you
As an enthusiastic security expert with a solid track record, you’re eager to advance your career while working with amazing people around the world. You excel in communication, and lead through networks, and you embody the Volvo Group Values with integrity and trust. You help foster a positive work environment based on meaningful work, diversity, supportive colleagues and management, and a growth mindset.
To succeed in this role, we believe you have:
- A degree in engineering, IT, or cybersecurity, or equivalent experience and several years of professional experience in Cyber Security, IT Security, or Information Security, preferably within Enterprise Information Security.
- Understanding and proven experience in Information Security best practices, process design, and implementation.
- Certifications in CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar are preferred
- Experience with relevant standards (e.g., ISO27001) and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) are a merit.
- Leadership experience and familiarity with the manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
What's in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
working global company taking the maximum advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality, among others
We offer a stimulating environment where you’ll work with committed colleagues, influence strategic decisions, and grow in your professional role. We encourage initiative, innovation, and continuous development—both professionally and personally.
The last date to submit your application is August 15th, 2025.
We’d love to hear from you and don’t hesitate to call us if you have any question!
Magnus Nilsson, Director CDO Office via mail: magnus.a.nilsson@volvo.com
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.