Experienced Innovation Manager

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 an Innovation Manager, you drive innovation all the way from idea to establishment of new services and new ventures or to enable integration of an external innovation into 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, to scout for matching companies and to lead a cross functional team to set up collaboration projects with innovative companies. Key Responsibilties 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 Keep track on new technologies & business models, start-ups and competitor movements related to Volvo Group business and communicate the insights Capture unmet needs, challenges and opportunities by working with Product Owners, Business owners and strategic functions at Volvo Scout & identify best fit companies to co-develop or evaluate solutions to meet the needs Establish and lead a cross functional team to start innovation projects Guide innovation projects with a “Investor-mindset” and support scaling of selected 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 towards the external innovation ecosystem Be an ambassador for the VG values, leadership and expertise. Who are you? You should have proven experience from: Working globally in product and business development with 6 to 10 years of professional experience 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 We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.