Let's create the future together.
At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?
The Role
This role entails a global responsibility for Volvo Cars brand and eCommerce online touch points and you will be accountable for its success in our global business. Consumer Acquisition and Selling is all about creating a frictionless omni-channel experience that makes shopping with Volvo a delightful and hassel-free experience.
You’re responsible for leading the product development for Consumer Acquisition and Selling , developing the long-term product strategy and driving execution. You’ll collaborate closely with UX and Engineering leaders, our commercial and marketing organisations and other stakeholders in global and regional teams. A core component of the role is mentoring and developing the a team of Group Product managers and Product Managers, helping them excel in their craft and develop robust customer-centric strategies, build roadmaps for their products and managing stakeholders .
The role can be located at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg or in the Stockholm tech hub. Alternative locations can be discussed, however a presence at the Headquarters is needed in order to succeed in the role
Candidate profile
We are looking for an experienced, data driven leader with a passion for product development and abilities to set the strategy for new products and quickly deliver towards it in a fast moving team and organization. The ideal candidate has experience with creating best-in-class user experiences taking advantage of the latest technology available to bring new digital products to market.
To be successful in this role:
- You need to be fully conversant in all the moving parts that contribute to the success of a global eCommerce business - from product discovery and delivery to digital marketing, analytics and conversion optimisation.
- You need to be able to take tough trade-off decisions between projects or investment areas to maximize value delivered and to identify creative ways to better leverage your team to operate in resource constrain situations.
- You thrive in environment of change and you understand how to navigate through tough prioritizations keeping people motivated and energised.
- You should be confident in your product positioning and analytical abilities to lead the business to its next stage of growth. Bonus points if you have created new customer experiences as part of big transformation initiatives.
- You are data driven, and able to develop and report performance metrics, forecasting, budgeting and analysis to identify potential opportunities for improving customer experience.
- You are a growth-oriented and thoughtful leader who grows by helping other people set and achieve their goals
In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Setting Strategy
- The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
- An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
- The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.
Executing for Results
- The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
- A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
Leading Teams
- The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
- A leader who is self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.
Relationships and Influence
- Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
- Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
Driving Sustainability
- Firmly believes that both sustainability and profit are in the organization’s best long-term interest.
- Integrates economic, societal, and environmental factors into a purpose-driven strategy, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage.
- Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders, continually challenging traditional approaches.
