Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.

What you will do

As a Solution Engineer, you will serve as the key relationship link between your DDA, SME on the business side, the regional Service and Solutions teams, and external suppliers. You will strive to understand market challenges, including customer priorities and competitive issues, and bring these demands for discussion and decision to the Stable Team. You will also be responsible for the respective solution in the area of continuous improvement, CR management, solution development and maintenance. 

 

Together with your colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, you will take responsibility in the following areas:
• Represent respective IT solutions in the markets and act as a point of contact to business and other departmental leads for ongoing communication connected with a solution.
• Manage solutions and service delivery but will equally be hands-on and gain a deep understanding of how things work, executing the design and delivery of continuous improvements, small-medium projects, and the effective support and maintenance of your solutions
• Engage, coordinate, and support Digital & IT functions across all areas to ensure the consistent deployment of processes, tools, and technology essential for effective solution management
• Align with the DPO, DPAO, and DPM and act in agreement with Digital Strategy and Stable Teams priorities. 
• Partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities, identify projects based on ROI, productivity, compliance, efficiency, and other criteria 
• Communicate relevant project information to market leaders and business functional managers
• Share knowledge proactively of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business in the markets
• Provide business insights, manage the expectations and service levels, and follow up on business benefits realization after the project is post-live. 

 

Your future team
You will report directly to the Director of Digital Delivery Area Enabling.  Digital and IT is the engine of the VFS business, and we continue our strategic journey to further improve performance and to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. In this exciting environment, we are focused on Digital Innovation to meet the demands of our customers in an increasingly digitalized world. 

 

We develop Global Platforms to enable Financial Services expansion, safeguard Market Flexibility, explore Data Opportunities and engage in Cyber security. Our Technology and Digital Delivery teams take care of world-class execution in all our markets, spanning the globe.

 

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. The preferred location is Gothenburg, Sweden where we are establishing our new Global Hub; alternative locations are Greensboro, NC (USA) and Wroclaw (Poland).
 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you want to help create a highly engaged team to work on the latest technology and agile ways of working, driving the digital footprint for VFS, then we would welcome you to apply for this role.

 

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:
• At least 3 years’ experience with expertise in business solution and stakeholder management
• Broad exposure to all phases of systems development lifecycle within a variety of technologies and applications
• Profound understanding of captive or financial industry business processes and trends.
• Hands-on approach to gain deep understanding of solutions for their effective delivery, willing to take on any task to get the job done
• Proven expertise and success in managing the business relationships and software delivery of enterprise-class systems
• Demonstrated capability for problem-solving, sound judgment, and assertiveness
• Strong experience working in an international and multicultural environment
• Ability to engage and execute change.
• Highly self-motivated and willing to take ownership and responsibility
• In depth knowledge of project execution and software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of expense forecasting with expertise in management of outsourced or managed services
• Proficient analytical and planning skills, with proven capacity to execute against targets.
• Ability to work independently and influence decision makers without having managerial authority
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to work, network, delegate and influence at all levels of the organization both internally and externally 
• Proficiency in English 
• Communication and presentation skills at professional level

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business, and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you. We will discuss how we can help each other on our journey together. 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

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. 

 

At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.