Director RESH

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Whether our people work in an office, factory, warehouse, customer center, or dealership, in Volvo Group Real Estate (VGRE) we create work environments where people thrive, every day. It is our ambition to create industry-leading work environments, secure an optimized property portfolio and deliver high-quality services and projects. We are a global team of about 300 real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to all our stakeholders. We support Volvo Group in 60 different countries and more than 600 sites, throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.

This is us, your new colleagues

The Center of Expertise function (CoE) in VGRE consists of a highly engaged group of experts in real estate-related areas such as sustainability, fire security, construction projects, health and safety, facility management, technical installations, workplace experience, and more. The VGRE CoE function has a global responsibility, identifying and realizing synergies for the Volvo Group's properties. We work in close partnership with property and workplace managers all over the world, as well as with other stakeholders in Volvo Group. With an open mind for innovation, we keep up with the latest developments in Volvo and in our field.We will now set a team within CoE, focusing on RESH (Risk, Environment, Safety, Health).

Your main focus

Your main focus areas and responsibility in this job are to lead and develop a team with experts within Risk, Environment, Safety and Health and to contribute with your expertise within this fields. You, together with the team, secure business continuity with competence within risk management and security management. Further areas include driving internal collaboration and transfer of knowledge on a global level as well as continuous development and improvement of the connected processes and goals within sustainability, environmental aspects, health & safety.

The work is conducted in very close cooperation with the Group Real Estate operational divisions, Group Corporate functions, colleagues within Truck Divisions and Business Areas, purchasing and suppliers/partners. You will be a key person in picking up good examples, continuously improve and implement them in other contexts around the world.

Key responsibilities include:

• Secure Cross-functional solution development and transfer of knowledge within the organization globally.
• Continuous benchmarking in order to improve our processes and competences.
• Business continuity and Crisis management.
• Develop and support the team in driving the agenda within sustainability and to support the operation to reach the overall sustainability targets
• Strategy for Health and Safety work in our operation and construction projects.

You are a member of the Center of Expertise Management Team and will report to the VP Center of Expertise, Volvo Group Real Estate.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together

To add value to this position you need the ability to demonstrate and communicate a clear vision to all levels, including top management, within the organization. You lead by example and can easily switch between a strategical role into an operational role and a "doer". You have a global mindset and broad experience within the real estate business in different roles and are familiar with environmental aspects, risk management, health & safety within construction industry and relevant regulations.

Since we work in a global environment it is important to be comfortable in communication in English both in written and orally. You are used to leading people within global forums and enjoy building business relationships. You are well-structured and have an analytical approach and a strategic perspective in your daily work.

Knowledge/experience:

• Relevant University background that provides the required knowledge skills, and abilities
• Documented skills in leadership
• Extensive experience working within the construction and/or real estate industry with health and safety, risk- and environmental aspects.
• Ability to demonstrate successful international business experience within a global network
• Good understanding of the real estate industry and business analysis
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment where there are a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.

At Volvo Group Real Estate we are actively working to establish a team that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We find that well balanced working groups increases group dynamics, creativity and bring new approaches to solutions.

Location: Flexible. Volvo Group Real Estate's headquarter is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Travel: Occasional travelling will be required.

Curious, or any questions? Call me

Hiring Manager, Jenny Jarneholt Vice President Center of Expertise, Volvo Group Real Estate,

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Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

Group Real Estate is part of Volvo Group - and our ambition is to create work environments where people thrive, every day. We are a global team of real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to our stakeholders, in more than 60 different countries and 600 sites. Volvo Group Real Estate operate throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.