About this role
If you’re a passionate communicator looking to grow your career in a dynamic, global, and technology driven environment, then Volvo Group Trucks Technology has an exciting opportunity for you! Critical competencies for the position University degree in communications or relevant area 3+ year’s successful experience in a similar role Ability to formulate a clear point of view on complicated issues, and create a concise and well-written narrative Ability to work as a trusted and respected advisor and communication coach to senior leaders. You are not easily intimidated but know where and when to compromise Hands-on approach, capable of quickly switching between strategic thinking and operational work, pay attention to important details Ability for teamwork and building networks in a multicultural global environment and has the ability to influence others to make things happen Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with desktop publishing, graphics, and basic video/photo editing software is considered a plus Solid planner and project manager Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in written and oral English and Swedish Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) Communications team is looking for a Communications Business Partner who will work with our global Quality & Customer Satisfaction and Controlling & Strategy functions to plan, execute and follow-up their internal communications. The ideal candidate is an innovative team-player and a driven communications professional who is passionate about strengthening engagement and business understanding among our employees. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Communications, you will be part of the global GTT Communications team and work in close cooperation with the management teams of the functions you will support, in order to develop, deliver and evaluate communications plans and tactics to support business goals. Main activities and responsibilities Understand, evaluate and prioritize business needs from different stakeholders in order to effectively plan and execute relevant communication Lead the communication effort in the functional organizations that are being supported in order to meet targets Produce content in various forms such as news articles, presentations, videos, talking points, social media posts. Deliver meetings and events that effectively carry the right messages and build business understanding, engagement and motivation Support consistency and coherence, ensuring that messages are aligned with agreed organizational communication plans Advice and coach senior managers in order to increase their ability to confidently communicate strategies, decisions, business context, customer expectations and change initiatives Participate in communication development projects together with colleagues from the global GTT communication team in areas such as employer branding, social media, and communicative leadership The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.