Intern, Innovation Management, Vehicle Technology

at  Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.
The Vehicle Technology for Group Trucks Technology is seeking a candidate currently pursuing a degree in innovation, design, business administration or a related field to serve as an Innovation Intern during 9 months. This internship is also open for students looking to gain practical experience with techniques and processes for innovation management, business modeling and service design.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Students in innovation management,business administration, service design, digital design, or a related field.
• Solid understanding in human-centered design
• Good knowledge of commercial vehicle services and transport industry
• Entrepreneurial, experimental and self-driven
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, additional language a plus
• A big plus is hands-on experience in startup/venture sector, service design, or innovation project management.
• Available for at least 6 months (30-40 hours per week)

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

At Vehicle Technology you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As a Innovation Intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate innovators across functions of Volvo Group. You will also develop in-depth analysis on topics relevant to Vehicle Technology innovation agenda, competitive benchmarking, and support to drive key ecosystem engagement programs.
Your starting point will be to, together with your colleagues at VT and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, work within the Business, Architecture, Services and Connectivity as it strives for new services creation through venture development and strategic partnership. Our mission is to accelerate service commercialization by externalizing development, incubate business ventures through direct access to markets and cultivate an innovation ecosystem with internal and external partners.