Solution Architect - Corporate Functions i Göteborg

It's not about cars. It's about people.

Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.

Where you will be
In our Corporate Digital area, we support our Corporate Functions with digital deliveries. We are searching for an Solution Architect to join our Legal & Company Cross product cluster.  
Legal & Company Cross manages the application portfolio for the stakeholders within Group Legal & Corporate Governance office and the Governance, Risk and Compliance(GRC) function. The business units include Legal, Intellectual Property, Compliance & Ethics and the Corporate Development & Governance Office and cross-functional collaboration within the GRC area.

What you will do
The Solution Architect has the responsibility to ensure alignment of technical design, and implementation, of the application portfolio to align with the agreed architecture and development guidelines at Volvo Cars, including harmonizing the technical solutions across the products. 
The role will drive automation to increase business value and initiate continues improvements and ensure that application management adheres to the ITIL core processes at Volvo Cars, focusing on enabling efficient operations. The role includes creating and owning the relevant technical documentation, and to be the go-to person for all technical related items and collaborate with other product teams connecting to the product cluster.

Who you are
Other than a solution architect, you could have a background from roles such as Service Manager, Application Manager or other relevant Technical Lead positions.

In addition you will probably have experience with the following:

• IT Service Management: ITIL Core processes (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Configuration Management, Service Level Management) 
• Understanding and manage the COTS & SaaS applications and how they relate to the User Community and technical set-up
• Application integrations and data & information management knowledge
• Must be able to work independently to drive processes, but also in collaboration with other team members. Accountability is key.
• Continuously validating the requirements and deliverables within the products where the software engineers are working.
• Acting as a team player with peers in a distributed environment with a multi-vendor and multi-cultural setting.
• Problem Solving, supporting the team in problem analysis and solving
• Documentation and visualization skills with strong ability to communicate complex aspects within area of specialization.
• Experience in design thinking and be able to take the user experience view.
• Fluency in English. 
• Previous experience in managing MetricStream implementations and electronic signature solutions is a bonus, ex Adobe Sign and DocuSign.

How To Learn More and Apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter in English via our recruiting system SuccessFactors. Please note that we do not accept applications through email due to GDPR. We recruit continuously and therefore advise you to send your application to us as soon as possible. For any additional questions regarding this opportunity or our recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruiter Matias Melake Kauppinen at matias.kauppinen@volvocars.com
 

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.