Director - Off-Highway Product Line, Göteborg

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

Volvo Penta is a leading player in the industrial sector, known for innovative products and commitment to excellence. We specialize in complete power systems and supply technologically superior products focused on performance, operational reliability, and environmental excellence. Volvo Penta has developed global leadership and is one of the industry’s strongest brands. With more than 5,000 dealers in 130 countries, Volvo Penta has a uniquely strong global presence.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Director Off-Highway Product Line, consisting of engines, transmissions, axles, and electric drivelines, to head our product strategy and execution efforts.

Together with your team, you will be responsible for developing a competitive and attractive offering for our Off-Highway business. This includes balancing budget versus product portfolio and maintaining portfolio efficiency throughout its lifecycle, from a technical, commercial, and customer application perspective.

Together with your team, you will plan, initiate, and launch projects with a market-oriented approach, acting as the voice of the customer. You will also be responsible for specifying the desired features and following up on them in the projects. Establishing a clear execution plan for the Off-Highway product portfolio will be key, alongside enhancing the Commercial organization’s ability to create strong value propositions.

Together with your team, you will build and maintain Volvo Penta’s OEM application expertise, guide and develop your global team, and foster collaboration across business functions.

Additionally, you will guide and facilitate the team to ensure they meet their goals, while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive success.

Your future team

You will be part of the Industrial Business Unit at Volvo Penta, working closely with commercial and development functions as well as diverse internal and external stakeholders across the globe.

At Volvo Penta, we are passionately working to establish teams that take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, and more. We find that well-balanced working teams increase group dynamics, creativity, and innovative approaches to solutions.

Who are you?

You are motivated and experienced, with the ability to guide teams and a genuine interest in developing people. You are a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and networking skills, effective communication, and a dedicated, collaborative approach.

We believe you have:

• Experience from product strategy, product management, or business development in a technical or industrial environment
• Strong leadership skills and an interest in developing people and teams
• A customer-oriented approach combined with a strong business mindset
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and networking skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive execution

You are comfortable working with both strategic and operational topics and enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders to create strong business results.

What’s in it for you?

This role gives you the opportunity to influence global Off-Highway related strategic initiatives and work in close cooperation with commercial and development functions.

You will collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across the globe and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes growth and development. You will also join a company culture founded on empowering employees to shape success.

Ready for the next move

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to our global success, we would love to hear from you.

Welcome with your application.

Last application date: September 24