Job description 

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Innovation Manager, you drive innovation all the way from idea to establishment of new business, new services and new ventures or to integration to a Volvo Group solution. We focus on driving innovation through partnerships, so your role also includes mapping of our needs, challenges and opportunities towards the innovation ecosystem, and to scout for matching partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Finding the next horizon of sustainable growth for the Volvo Group
• Identifying opportunities for innovation that can improve our products and our customers’ operation, and thereby create new business for the Volvo Group
• Keeping track on trends, start-ups and competitor movements related to Volvo Group business.
• Capturing unmet needs, challenges, and opportunities, communicate them to others and match with partners.
• Launch, guide, and follow up innovation initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the success and the development of the CampX by VG concept
• Represent the VG as a trusted partner and thought leader.
• Be an ambassador for the VG values, leadership, and expertise, especially in the innovation domain.
• Working globally in product and business development
• Methods such as business model canvas, design thinking, and lean start-up methodology
• The transport industry and customer domains related to the Volvo Group’s business areas
• Driving innovation from idea to commercialization
• Working in cross functional teams, global organizations and in partnerships
• Proactively identifying, packaging, and communicating new business opportunities
• Working with start-ups, incubators, having started your own company. 
• Have a strong “can-do” mentality.
• Have an open mind-set and passion to deliver value for our customers as well as for society at large.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and drive.
• Be characterized by humility, integrity, and creativity.
• Network, communicate, and present with ease.
• Like to work in a fast paced, multicultural, and diverse environment and have humor

Who are you?  You should have proven experience from:

We expect at least ten years of experience in similar roles. 

You should:

You have a master’s degree or equivalent as the basis for your career, and you are fluent in English. International business experience is a merit.