Head of / Director Security&information mgmt

Volvo Group IT

Volvo Group IT governs the overall Process and IT efficiency within the Group. The function drives the usage of common processes, common IT systems and IT infrastructures.

Infrastructure & Onsite Services

Infrastructure & Onsite Services (IOS) is the unit in charge of all Volvo Group IT infrastructure and onsite services. As most of these services are delivered by a partner, the mission is focus at governing and controlling this partner, as well as managing the remaining IT infrastructure delivery teams in Volvo.

Digital Quality & Operations

Digital Quality & Operations Is An Essential Function That Provides Every Digital Delivery Team Within The Volvo Group With The Capacity To Efficiently Manage Their Digital Quality, Security, And Processes. Our Mission Is To Functionally Drive And Steer Digital Quality And Digital Security Across The Entire IT Delivery Organizations Of The Volvo Group, Based On Four Pillars

• Lean transformation of IT delivery teams.
• Process organization around the Service Now tool.
• Fast and agile request delivery organization.
• Agile security and vulnerability management.
  
  

Role Mission & Context

Responsibilities

As Director (Head of) Security and Information Management, reporting directly to the Vice President of Digital Quality and Operations, you will be responsible for driving four main domains:

• Vulnerability management for infrastructure and end-user services.
• Business continuity for the digital domain.
• Development of security-related applications.
• Visual management and reporting.
  
  

In this role, constructive collaboration with other entities of the Volvo Group, potential external partners, and the HCL organization is a key success factor. You will need to develop good relationships with your business partners and stakeholders.

Your Scope: Volvo Group Level and its partners.

Your Team: This organization consists of 26 people spread across 7 countries, including three line managers and one direct report. You will need to develop their career paths and roles as well as your organization.

Wanted Profile

For this position, we are looking for a person with strong and inspiring leadership skills. You have proven experience as a leader, a good understanding and knowledge of digital security (IT, OT, and IoT), and managing software development teams following the DevSecOps methodology. You are motivated by developing leaders in this area. You have a personal drive for continuous improvement to enhance delivery efficiency and measure progress.

You have a strong ability to network and set direction and objectives, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo Group vision and strategy. You share core values according to the Volvo Way. You have the ability to manage diversity, work in cross-functional teams, and build trust within the organization. You actively collaborate with various stakeholders and navigate with ease in a multicultural environment. You are comfortable driving change and have the courage to make decisions. You also need to have a structured approach to tackling challenges and handling various issues.

You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment that provides opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Activities

• Develop Security and Information Management in the Volvo Group environment (and associated partners if required).
• As the leader of the infrastructure first line of defense, you will develop a strong relationship with our second line of defense.
• Develop the four domains under your responsibility and ensure value creation from these domains towards the Volvo Group.
• Create a strong partnership with Vice Presidents (Heads) responsible for local IT delivery teams.
• Drive the infrastructure vulnerability management journey horizontally across the Volvo Group.
• Be the Digital Quality and Ops representative in performance forums involving senior Vice Presidents and delivery units.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Broad cybersecurity, vulnerability management, business continuity plan management, and application development background, as well as demonstrated experience in driving operational improvement and execution.
• Strong leadership with a proactive mindset.
• Interest in driving new ways of working, improving IT processes, and developing people.
• Demonstrated strong leadership competencies in leading cross-functional teams in a global context and managing good relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
• Presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for driving global teams in joint activities, developing, and coaching people.
• Team player and committed to getting the job done.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a leading leaders position.
• Relevant university degree.
• Complete proficiency in English is required.
  
  

Application screening will start immediately; we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

Volvo Group takes first place in Happy at Work ranking 2019 in the category of companies with more than 5,000 employees. We also received the "the Great Place to Work" label awarded to the best companies where the employee experience is based on trust in relationships and equality for all. So don't hesitate any longer, apply now!