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Director - Head of Application Infrastructure Services
Location:
* Göteborg, SE
* Oostakker, BE
* Venissieux, FR
Position Type: Professional
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
Volvo Group Digital & IT
At Group Digital & IT, we have a clear ambition to enable value creation at scale for the Volvo Group. With a new product-centric operating model and digital technologies, we will produce digital offerings that are profitable, scalable, and differentiated. You will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals, who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead.
Infrastructure and Onsite Services
Infrastructure & Onsite Services (IOS) ensures that best-in-class infrastructure services are developed, supported, and operated. The Function also offers best-in-class onsite services for factories and warehouses. Furthermore, IOS secures the global provision and support of all needed infrastructure services for the Volvo Group, enabling the digital transformation journey we are undertaking.
Application Infrastructure Services
Application Infrastructure Services is part of the Application Services department within Infrastructure & Onsite Services (IOS). The mission of Application Infrastructure is to develop and govern the Infrastructure Services for applications while ensuring their delivery and usage.
We are now looking for a Director – Head of Application Infrastructure Services
In this role you will report to the Vice President of IOS Application Services and be a member of this management team.
Wanted Profile
We are looking for an inspiring leader with proven experience in application infrastructure, operations, and automation. You have strong leadership skills, guiding both direct teams and cross-functional colleagues. With a structured approach, you set direction, drive change, and make decisions with confidence.
Application Infrastructure Services Scope
* Application Hosting – Platforms for Mainframe, IBM, OpenVMS, .NET, Java, Storage, X86 hardware, SAP, and Cloud.
* Integration & BI – Infrastructure for Integration, EDI, and Business Intelligence.
* Shared Cloud Infrastructure – A common cloud layer for Volvo’s public cloud services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define service strategy, roadmaps, and innovation.
* Oversee service development, project steering, and financials.
* Contribute to Volvo Group Digital & IT long-term planning.
Service Delivery & Outsourcing Management
* Ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and supplier compliance.
* Manage incident/problem resolution and operational processes.
* Handle financial, contractual, and commercial aspects of outsourcing.
* Oversee budget, cost monitoring, and supplier negotiations.
People & Stakeholder Management
* Lead direct reports and partner-managed teams.
* Collaborate with Group Digital & IT and other internal stakeholders.
Product Management
* Manage retained infrastructure products.
* Align with DevSecOps models for service development.
Required competencies and experience
* University/master’s degree or relevant experience in Application Infrastructure
* Service-oriented mindset and business mindset
* Experience of governance: directing, planning, budgeting and governance of IS/IT services
* Experience of IT outsourcing / managed services
* Proven experience in leading, developing, and coaching people
* Experience from leadership in a global context
* Strong experience with Application Infrastructure
* Experience with steering of projects and programs
Required leadership skills
* Ability to drive for results
* Excellent prioritization skills and ability to eliminate roadblocks
* Strategic thinker, with ability to simplify complex information into simple themes, highlight key issues and communicate accordingly
* Making complex decisions
* Getting work done through others (lead through others)
* Engaging and Inspiring others
* Acts with integrity and creates trust
We can offer
You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
Location: Gothenburg, Lyon or Ghent
Application screening will start immediately, we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
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.
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