Business Development Lead

CEVT is an innovation centre for the future cars of the Geely Group with the purpose of being at the forefront of new developments in the automotive industry. Since 2013 CEVT has grown rapidly and now keeps some 2000 people busy. China Euro Vehicle Technology AB is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

To further strengthen the innovation work at CEVT it is important to identify and develop strategic digital collaborations and new business concepts where triple helix collaboration (e.g. collaborations with academia, industry and government) and new technologies are critical enablers. 

As Business Engagement Lead you will play an active and important role in supporting the strength of CEVT´s innovation capability. You will report to the Head of Innovation Strategy & Collaboration, and the main responsibilities in this role will be to:
Drive the development of CEVT´s way of working to foster a leading innovation culture from ideation to digital prototyping and execution (methods & tools)
Lead the Development of our digital prototyping arena
Lead Scouting, development and executing new business collaborations with internal and external partners
Driving new revenue streams- and new business models projects in early stage
Participate and support scouting, evaluation and development of new business partners and eco-systems
Strengthen prioritized innovation projects at CEVT and Geely with new business collaborations/digital transformation competence and capabilities
Supporting the development of CEVT´s innovation strategy, including interaction with the CEVT organization to communicate and educate about the strategy

In the role you will work across the CEVT organization, and with Innovation Program Leaders and Innovation Officers in particular and be a key player in our external collaboration and innovation arenas.

Suitable background and profile
We are looking for a person with strong knowledge in digitalization efforts and strategies with experience from several types of industries, such as e.g. Telecom, Energy & Utility and Automotive. With this you have built up good knowledge of cross industrial business models and co-creation logic.
Through your career you have build up a good experience in business strategy modelling as well as execution. You have vast experience in business modeling methodologies and implementation, and business and market intelligence methodologies. Extensive knowledge about application of technologies & services in products/projects is required, as well as knowledge about trends and applicability of new technologies & business concepts.
You also have experience of working in collaborative business models, leading several independent actors in complex triple helix co-operative ecosystems. Project planning skills is also important for the role.

As a person you have the ability to create strong impressions, to form lasting relationships, and you have a positive and kind demeanor. In this highly visible role you communicate effectively; share information, listen and involve other and clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

For more information about the role, please contact Mikael Rönnholm, Head of Innovation Strategy & Collaboration, +46 729 888 555
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Magnus Blixt, Recruiter, +46 72 184 38 91.

Last application date is 2020-03-24, but we will do ongoing selection so don’t hesitate to apply if you are interested.