Culture Catalyst

The ideal candidate is an innovative team-player and a driven communications professional who is passionate about working with modern communication ideas and tools to accelerate the understanding of Volvo Penta’s future vision in order to increase transformation understanding and speed.

Educational Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Minimum 5-10 year’s successful experience in a similar role

Experience from change management communication is preferred

Critical Competencies

• Ability to make company strategies and complex technologies simple to understand for all audiences within the organization
• Hands-on approach, capable of quickly switching between strategic thinking and operational work
• Courage to dare new things to excel previous results
• Excellent people and teamwork skills. Strong capacity to build networks in a multicultural, global environment and to influence others to make things happen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-starter

Fluent in English If you’re driven by continuous improvements – for you and the company you work for, understand the power of culture and have excellent communication skills, Volvo Penta has an exciting opportunity for you!

Automation, electrification and connectivity are new technologies that will have an impact on future business and working structures. At the same time we’re gearing up to meet future requirements, we must also continue to focus on today’s profitable business with existing technology. It will require a curious and agile organization that understands the journey and what it takes from all members in the organization.

The Volvo Penta team is now looking for a Culture Catalyst who will develop and deliver class- leading internal communication that facilitates buy-in, paints the big picture behind the “why,” drives employee engagement and helps lead the overall business transformation within the Volvo Penta organization.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Communication, you will be part of the global Volvo Penta Communication Community and work in close cooperation with Volvo Group Corporate Communication and Business Areas in order to develop, deliver and evaluate efficient internal communications strategies, plans and tactics.

Key responsibilities

Planning and execution of internal communication strategies in a changing business landscape

Leading the Volvo Penta internal communication cooperation with Volvo Group Communication and Business Areas

Learning new ways to catalyze information and culture

For more information please contact

Malin Schwartz, SVP Brand, Communication & Marketing, +46 313237205 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.

With Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.