The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta.
With Volvo Construction Equipment, one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the construction industry under the brands Volvo, SDLG and Terex Trucks, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals working with energy, passion and respect for the individual to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions.
Volvo Group IT in Wroclaw is looking for a candidate for the position of:
Assignment Description:
Business Admin Solutions
Business Admin Solutions (BA Solutions) is a global unit within Group IT. The mission of the unit is to ensure that the Volvo Group´s IT solutions and IT projects within the area of BA are managed in an optimal way.
Solution Center Finance
The Solution Center Finance is responsible for all deliveries related to solutions in its scope. Examples include Volvo Group appointed solutions as well as local applications for both Finance and Real Estate business areas. The Solution Center has full responsibility for maintenance (cost, quality of service) and for the delivery of projects.
Department Real Estate
The Department Real Estate is responsible for the management of all IT deliveries for Real Estate Services. The department has full responsibility for maintenance of IT Solutions being part of the portfolio (SLA fulfillment, cost, quality of service) and responsibility of efficient IT project deliveries. The function consists of Solution Leader and Domain Managers complemented with resources coming from Shared IT Service. Significant part of the portfolio is supported /delivered by external suppliers.
We are now looking for Solution Leader for Real Estate portfolio
In this role you will be reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager, SC Finance, BA Solutions.
Role mission & context
As Real Estate Solution Leader you assume responsibilities for a group of applications supporting capabilities such as Property administration, Property space management, Property Investment, Building utility management and Facility services.
In the Solution Leader role you are IT interface to the business (Process and Solution Key Users, Business Sub-Portfolio Manager, Process Managers) and you cooperate closely with the Domain Managers and Team Leaders.
You will work based on terms, conditions and commitments for solution deliveries and delegated responsibilities established and documented and formally introduced by the Senior Delivery Manager.
Responsibilities and Powers:
- Manage the Process & Solution Key User network
- Be main point of contact for business requirement, rollout needs etc.
- Propose prioritization of changes in the solution
- Secure business cases and estimations for enhancements
- Participate in new development
- Create and keep IT Solution Delivery Plan up to date within the budget frame and according to business criticality of the solution
- Ensure that the solution lifecycle is properly executed
- Propose needed service level targets (SLA)
- Sets the business requirements for hand over from projects to maintenance
- Secure solution competence for functional application support
- Ensure execution of decided requirement requests for the solution
- Define authorization rules for application access and manage application access
- Make sure that training needs are identified and training plan is secured
Wanted profile:
As a Solution Leader you create an efficient and trustful day-to-day operation. You have proven experience in business and excel in demonstrating Volvo Group core values.
Since you are part of a global unit, with global responsibilities, you will need to actively cooperate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment.
Required competencies:
- Excellent understanding of IT Solutions and related Processes or proven ability to learn fast
- Proven capability to actively use Information Technology to develop business
- Ability to manage in a functional environment
- Ability to establish and maintain good relations with your internal and external partners
- Capacity to execute against set targets and a “can do” attitude
- Ability to chair/drive meetings with full traceability and overview of items and actions
- Ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
- Complete proficiency in English
- Relevant university degree
- What makes us special?
- Collaborative environment in Swedish organizational culture
- Responsible and challenging tasks with access to the latest tools and technology
- Partnership with professionals, identified career paths including global opportunities
- International projects in company with certain recognition on the market
- Comprehensive introduction training package with mentor’s support
- Friendly workplace: modern campus with many facilities – medical center, restaurant, lunch rooms, sport/leisure area (football, basketball, tennis)
What makes us special?
- Collaborative environment in Swedish organizational culture
- Responsible and challenging tasks with access to the latest tools and technology
- Partnership with professionals, identified career paths including global opportunities
- International projects in company with certain recognition on the market
- Comprehensive introduction training package with mentor’s support
- Friendly workplace: modern campus with many facilities – medical center, restaurant, lunch rooms, sport/leisure area (football, basketball, tennis)
We work together with energy, passion and respect for the individual!