Director, Strategic Product Planning

Location:

Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

Position Type: Professional

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.

What you will do

The Director Strategic Product Planning Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks is responsible for Industry Verticals analysis and planning the portfolio for the North American trucks platforms, leading a diverse and experienced team, managing a wide array of topics, culminating in a leading offer for the Volvo Group’s truck brands. The function owns the Product Plans for Group Trucks in North America.

The other responsibilities can be divided in three parts:

Product Plan Work

• Establish and hold the long-term Product Plan for the Conventional trucks brands in sync with Volvo Group ambition and Truck BA’s.

• Capture platform advantages in close cooperation with the TD/BA’s and the engineering community

• Initiate adjustment of the Portfolio through the quarterly cadence towards Brands and Engineering, for anchoring in Product Board.

• Secure that a complete and competitive Conventional portfolio is in accordance with the strategic direction, driving profitable growth in selected truck markets and segments

• Contribute with knowledge and customer requirements for Conventional product changes initiated outside the portfolio with effect on the Product Plan

Project Work

• Conduct product planning strategic investigations

• Create, manage and lead the Pre-requisite development through deep understanding of the transport needs, trends and competitive landscape

• Prepare and present project decision material for the area of responsibility in the early phases

• Facilitate fact-based trade-offs during design discussions in order to optimize the product offering

• Active member of the GTT committees command chain

Preparation of the Future

• Drive the long-term Conventional product forecast activities and the long-term product plan

• Continuously build expert knowledge by pursuing data driven as well as real life customer understanding through implementation of Industry Vertical and application investigations to drive a solutions mindset

• Analyze competitive landscape and competitor’s product line up

In this position you will report to the Vice President of Strategic Product Planning and be located in our Greensboro, North Carolina office. You will be a member of the SPP Leadership Team, and also a part of the Project & Product Strategy Office (PPSO).

Your future team

Strategic Product Planning (SPP) is a highly strategic and influential function within Group Trucks Technology (GTT), as we support the entire Volvo Group navigate the transformation and set the direction of a visionary and holistic product plan driving the Group’s long terms ambitions.

SPP is a global function with team members located in Sweden, France, USA and Brazil, as well as actively working with colleagues and stakeholders across all Volvo Group’s locations worldwide. We are passionate about defining, analyzing and translating business requirements and user needs into meaningful and desirable commercial solutions. We constantly strive to increase innovation and efficiency through collaboration, always aiming at delivering the most inspiring product offer in the industry.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Inspiration and inclusive leadership

• Passion for strategic product planning in a global, multi-brand organization

• Ability to build and leverage a strong global network

• Holistic perspective to every topic while keeping the business vision in mind

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven leadership experience in a global environment.

• 10+ years of trucking industry related experience and market knowledge as well as strong Product and Offering Knowledge

• Experience from Sales/Marketing of Heavy-Duty trucks, international business experience and/or aftermarket experience is considered a merit

• Global experience, working in complex matrix organizations

• Negotiation skills and tactic experience

• Experience with finance and business case analysis

• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi and Finance/Portfolio management tools

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• An organization the prioritizes employee's health and well-being.

• Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.

• Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.

• Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.

• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.

• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday life easier including a cafeteria, chair massages, fully stocked fitness center and fitness classes offered daily.

Ready for the next move?

If you are passionate about influencing and driving future Mack and Volvo trucks, apply today to join our team and lead this exciting journey!

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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.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category: Product & Technology Planning

Organization: Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 9254

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Do we share the same aspirations?

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.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro