Director of IT Innovation

p /ppTransport 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. /pdivpVolvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) is seeking a strategic, business-oriented technology leader to serve as the Director of IT amp; Innovation for our US Highway Solutions business. This role will lead the organizations technology, cybersecurity, supplier management, and digital operations agenda, ensuring technology investments and services enable business growth, operational excellence, and innovation./pp /ppAs the senior IT leader for the business, you will act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, technology partners, Volvo Group Digital amp; IT, and external service providers. You will establish strategic direction while also driving operational execution across IT service delivery, information security, governance, compliance, and supplier performance./pp /ppThis position requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution, influence without formal authority, and create alignment across a diverse set of stakeholders in a rapidly evolving autonomous transportation environment./pp /ph2span style=font-size:14.0ptWhat You Will Do/span/h2p /ph3span style=font-size:12.0ptTechnology Leadership amp; Strategy/span/h3ulliServe as the senior technology leader for VAS US Highway Solutions./liliDevelop and execute the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives./liliPartner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities that drive growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage./liliTranslate business priorities into actionable technology initiatives and outcomes./li/ulh3span style=font-size:12.0ptIT Operations amp; Service Management/span/h3ulliOwn the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of business-critical IT services./liliOversee service delivery across Digital Workplace, infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, and end-user support./liliEstablish operational governance processes and performance metrics./liliEnsure services meet agreed service levels and business expectations./li/ulh3span style=font-size:12.0ptVendor amp; Supplier Governance/span/h3ulliLead strategic relationships with external technology partners and suppliers./liliManage supplier performance, contractual obligations, service quality, and delivery accountability./liliChair governance forums and service review meetings./liliDrive continuous improvement and innovation within supplier ecosystems./li/ulh3span style=font-size:12.0ptCybersecurity amp; Information Security/span/h3ulliOwn the information security agenda for the business./liliEnsure cybersecurity risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated./liliLead vulnerability management, incident response coordination, security governance, and remediation activities./liliPartner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture across the organization./li/ulh3span style=font-size:12.0ptCompliance amp; Risk Management/span/h3ulliMaintain and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS)./liliLead activities supporting ISO 27001 certification and compliance./liliEnsure policies, controls, documentation, and supplier practices align with regulatory and organizational requirements./liliSupport audits and ensure timely resolution of findings and corrective actions./li/ulh3span style=font-size:12.0ptStakeholder amp; Business Partnership/span/h3ulliBuild trusted relationships with executives, business leaders, and operational teams./liliAct as the primary point of escalation for technology, operational, and supplier-related issues./liliFacilitate collaboration between teams in the United States, Sweden, and broader Volvo Group organizations./liliCommunicate complex technology concepts in clear business terms./li/uldivh2 /h2h2span style=font-size:14.0ptWho You Are/span/h2p /ppYou are a business-focused technology leader who understands how technology, security, governance, suppliers, and operations come together to create business value. You are equally comfortable discussing strategy with executives and resolving operational challenges with technical teams./pp /ppYou excel in fast-paced, evolving environments where success depends on influence, collaboration, and accountability rather than formal authority. You bring structure, clarity, and leadership to complex situations while maintaining a strong customer and business focus./pp /ph2span style=font-size:12.0ptRequired Qualifications/span/h2ulliBachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field./lili10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience./liliExperience leading enterprise technology operations, service delivery, or digital transformation initiatives./liliStrong knowledge of modern IT environments, including:ulliCloud platforms and infrastructure/liliDigital Workplace technologies/liliIdentity and Access Management/liliCybersecurity and risk management/liliIT Service Management (ITSM)/liliEnterprise applications and vendor management/li/ul/liliExperience managing outsourced services and multi-vendor ecosystems./liliStrong understanding of governance, compliance, and operational risk management./liliExperience with ISO 27001 or similar security frameworks./liliExceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills./li/ulh2span style=font-size:12.0ptPreferred Qualifications/span/h2ulliExperience within transportation, logistics, mobility, fleet operations, or connected vehicle environments./liliKnowledge of telematics, transportation management systems (TMS), or fleet technologies./liliExposure to autonomous transportation, mobility technology, or emerging transportation services./liliExperience supporting global organizations and cross-cultural teams./li/ul/div/divp /pdivAt the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $143,600.00 - $177,300.00/ hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible.  The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer./divpbrbr/pdivIn addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  /divdiv• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance./divdiv• Generous paid time off./divdiv• Competitive matching retirement savings plans./divdiv• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first./divdiv• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University./divdiv• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier./divp /pdivAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran./divp /pdivWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. /divp /pp /ppstrongWho we are and what we believe in /strongbrWe 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./pp /ppApplying to this job offers you the opportunity to join strongVolvo Group/strong. 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. /pp /ppPart of Volvo Group, strongVolvo Autonomous Solutions/strong accelerates the development, commercialization and sales of autonomous transport solutions, focusing on defined segments for the on- and off-road space. The combination of strong tech expertise and skilled customer solutions creates innovative transport offers never seen before. We are constantly pushing our own skills and ability to drive change in a traditional industry to meet a growing customer demand. We are now looking for innovative, committed individuals to join us in our endeavor to create customer solutions that enhance safety, flexibility and productivity./p