Manager ?Environment Perception?

Mission for the Group/Area
-Coach, develop competences and manage resources of the team.
-Create and propose the medium/long term plan for knowledge creation and technology development
-Propose technologies and projects according to needs
-Develop and take ownership of deliveries and the long term technology platforms for the area
-Plan and manage the resources to the area according to plans and budget. Steer activities accordingly. When needed and agreed outsource development packages.
-Assure the team deliveries according to agreed project plans, deliver and transfer knowledge with the required technology / system maturity
-Develop governmental and university cooperation
-Develop and maintain a continuous improvement plan
-Develop communication on technologies in coordination with the communication department.
-Secure Intellectual property and freedom to operate

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
-Supported by HR manage the global team according to local laws and according to Volvo Group Values
-Active member of the management team in the VTS management team.
-Responsible for the 2-way communication to and from the team
-Work according to the Group Truck Technology processes
-Plan: Plan development
-Do: Execute projects, deliver and transfer to business according to plan
-Check: evaluate gaps and opportunities to react
-Act: Implement counter measures as and when needed.
-Secure Intellectual Property according to strategy.
-Ensure that the function is properly resourced in all respects to achieve the planned objectives
-Fulfill financial and operational KPI?s for function

Education and Preferred Experience and Knowledge
-Validated people / team management experience in research / technology development
-Formal experience in leadership and people development. Teamwork is the basis of success.
-Visionary leader able to meet its challenging objectives.
-Hold at least a Master of Science University degree
-Deep knowledge within own team technology area
-Extensive external and internal network connected to Volvo Group Challenge
-Demonstrating a high level of competence in each of the Volvo leadership competences
-Able to demonstrate successful international business experience within a global network
-Good understanding of the commercial vehicle industry and business analysis
-Able to demonstrate a clear vision, global mindset and successful people & culture leadership
-Show a real talent for global and cultural integration
-Proficiency in the English Language is required.

For any further information please contact
Phillipe Ravoux, Director Vehicle Technology & Safety, tel. +33 664403830