In an environment of change, with new technologies and rapidly changing customer requirements we are looking for a Global Technology Manager (GTM) for AI strategy and governance to Group Trucks Technology (GTT) Digital Operations. 

 

The GTT Digital Operations are around 100 employees with presence in Gothenburg, Lyon, Greensboro and Bangalore. The global organization is driving the digital transformation for GTT, securing collaboration, synergies and effectiveness. 

 

The organization has the following responsibilities:
•    Leading GTT Digital Operations: Overseeing the integration of the Digital Operations, CDO office, Data & Simulations Platforms, and Data Governance & Data Compliance into a Complete Vehicle.
•    Driving Digital Transformation: Ensuring collaboration, synergies and effective deliveries across GTT, and the Volvo Group.
•    Managing IT strategy and budget: Leading the alignment of strategy work including AI, data and simulation. Leading the GTT IT budget and prioritizing various GTT IT initiatives.
•    Fostering innovation and performance: Promoting an innovative culture while balancing technical, operational and relational aspects of the business.
 

What will you do?
The AI strategy and governance is a core function working across GTT and R&D functions in Volvo Group. You are empowered and accountable for leading the following challenges and delegations:
-    Management of the governance of AI developments
-    Management of the AI strategy
-    Management of the compliance and cybersecurity related to AI

For this role, you will manage and develop a team of approximately 10 professionals. You and your team are supporting R&D in the acceleration of AI-based solutions aimed at enhancing productivity, quality and timely deliveries. Responsibilities include developing the organization, governance, personnel, processes and technology necessary to meet business objectives. 

Also, the manager will foster a positive work environment that prioritizes meaningful work, diversity, supportive colleagues and management, and a growth mindset.

 

You represent GTT and R&D in the Group Digital & IT governance working with the definition of strategies and leading strategic initiatives.

Who are you?
You love to lead people and technology. You work with simplicity, empowerment and accountability. Growing competences, knowledge and professionalism is close to your heart, and you have the drive to continuously develop the organization as well as your personal abilities and behaviors.
 

As a manager, you’re all about seizing new opportunities and unlocking your team’s potential to discover solutions that drive the transformation of the digital landscape for GTT and Volvo Group. A key part of your role is to foster strong cross-functional collaboration among Group Trucks Technology, R&D functions and Volvo Group Digital & IT. By promoting collaboration, you help break down silos and bring together the necessary expertise from various organizations, paving the way for innovation and new advancements in the digital space.
 

As a member of the Digital Operations Global Leadership Team, you also have responsibilities to develop the global organization towards set objectives. 

You live the Volvo Group Values with high integrity and trust. 

We also want you to have:
•    Master’s degree in digital engineering – IT, cybersecurity, data, AI, ML, Cloud computing
•    Several years of experience in leading people within IT-development, digital operations or software development in a global context
•    Experience of leading the governance of an extensive investment portfolio Decision process, budget, roadmaps
•    Experience in the management of IT-technologies Architecture, requirements, cybersecurity
•    Experience in management of external collaboration

The position will require traveling to other sites. Last application date is 6th of april, 2025.

If you are ready for the next step in your development and recognize yourself in this description, do not hesitate; start writing your application right now!
 

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
Pierre Andraud, Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, pierre.andraud@volvo.com
Carl Esselin, Vice President People & Culture Complete Vehicle, carl.esselin@volvo.com
 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

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.