Senior Innovation Manager

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience from innovation management and product development
• Experience from project ownership and/or leading complex cross functional projects
• University degree MSc or comparable, PhD on Innovation is a merit
• Fluent in English and a good understanding of Swedish, with excellent English skills in both verbal and writing presentation
  The position is based in Eskilstuna.
  Last application date is October 7.
  Bring your passion, skills, and desire to make a difference—let’s create the future together. Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

CURIOUS AND WANT TO KNOW MORE? PLEASE CONNECT WITH US!

Carolina Diez Ferrer, Head of Future Solutions, +46 73 9028738
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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.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As our Senior Innovation Manager you are responsible to lead, initiating and steering innovation projects in line with the innovation strategy, division priorities and brand strategies. The purpose of this position is to drive the development of innovative solutions, Proof of Value and Proof of Concept that support our company objectives to accelerate in being the solution provider our off-road customers rely on.
In this role you will be reporting to the Vice president of Future Solutions and part of a small cross-functional team with a big influence on the strategy, planning and development of future innovations that will add value for our customers globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Innovation strategy and Innovation plan that deliver on strategic objectives.
• Lead technology aspect of Innovation projects and act as the project owner.
• Drive cross-functional ideation processes and identification of innovation opportunities outgoing from consumer-, market and technical insights
• Defining relevant innovation territories for exploration and development of new solutions, considering both existing categories and possible category expansion
• Translation of consumer insights into technical requirements and connecting technical solutions with relevant consumer needs
• Responsible for co-operation with external technology partners, such as industry representatives, universities, and research institutes
• Ensuring insight in external and internal technology development