Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Business Development & Digitalization Engineer
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
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.
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
SP&E / Business & Strategy is a central function that connects strategy, technology, and customer value within software and digitalization. It offers a unique position with global exposure, cross-functional collaboration, high visibility, and innovation-driven work, making it an ideal environment for graduates seeking to understand both technology, customer needs and how it connects to business opportunities.
How you’ll contribute
As a Business Development & Digitalization Engineer, you will connect strategy, technology, customer needs, and business opportunities to support the development of software-defined vehicles, digital services, and future transport solutions. Through cross-functional and global collaboration, the role contributes to strategic analysis, early-phase initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and the translation of insights into actionable recommendations that create customer value and enable Volvo Group’s transformation.
You will work in a highly collaborative and international environment, building a broad network across Business Areas, engineering organizations, and external partners. Regular interaction with experienced specialists, decision-makers, and senior stakeholders will give you insight into how a global organization and the commercial vehicle industry operate, while developing your communication, stakeholder-management, and leadership potential. You will have opportunities to present your ideas, influence real decisions, and learn through feedback. You will be part of an innovation-driven team where curiosity is encouraged, different perspectives are valued, and your contribution can help shape the future of transport and Volvo Group’s ongoing transformation.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct strategic and business analyses to identify customer needs, market trends, technology opportunities, and potential new business models.
- Contribute to early-phase initiatives and short-cycle explorations within software-defined vehicles, digital services, transport ecosystems, and internal efficiency.
- Translate complex business and technology topics into clear insights, recommendations, and decision material for relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate globally across Business Areas, Digital & IT, engineering organizations, joint ventures, and external partners.
- Support alignment between product planning, technology development, business strategy, and execution across organizational boundaries.
- Prepare and present analyses, proposals, and results in cross-functional forums and to senior stakeholders.
- Drive assigned activities with ownership, adaptability, and a continuous-improvement mindset, using feedback and rapid learning to strengthen outcomes.
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 meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, industrial engineering/economics, management, information systems, or related discipline.
- An interest in commercial vehicles, transport solutions, software, data, AI, digital ecosystems, or business transformation.
- Experience applying engineering, digital, or business knowledge through a thesis, internship, student project, summer job, or extracurricular activity.
- Some experience in Power BI or similar tools
- Basic understanding of how technology and engineering contribute to customer value and business outcomes.
- Ability to communicate ideas and findings clearly and contribute effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
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?
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.
Joining the Graduate Program within SP&E / Business & Strategy gives you a unique opportunity to develop at the intersection of strategy, technology, customer value, and business transformation. From an early stage, you will contribute to meaningful assignments related to software-defined vehicles, digital services, transport ecosystems, innovation, and new business opportunities. The variety of strategic deep dives, early-phase initiatives, and short-cycle explorations will allow you to broaden your perspective, strengthen your analytical capabilities, and discover where your interests and strengths can create the greatest impact.
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.
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.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.