Mission/purpose of the Job

The role is to perform the RES’s scope of supply, Property Management and Facility Management, in a way that support both the demands from AB Volvo, the RES Operation Plan, strategy and concept, the needs from the TD/BA’s as well as existing legal requirements.

Scope and influence

Manage, control, develop and improve the total property- and facility management services at site level, including costs, through close co-operation with receivers/customer and suppliers.
Maintain and preserve the value of Volvo’s properties/facilities at site level, including costs, through close co-operation with receivers/customer and suppliers.
Secure that projects, activities and tasks are completed according to RE Property- and Facility Management strategy and concept whilst, at the same time meeting the needs from receivers/customers.
Scope of responsibility is defined in the RE matrix/criteria’s, e.g. it could be a large country or a major Volvo Group site or several small/medium countries.

Key responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Lead and develop the area for Real Estate’s delivery
• Personnel responsibility for the employees in the area
• Proactively work with the receivers and stimulate an effective teamwork that drives the total property costs of the Volvo group down
• Lead the work within the area in a process oriented way in line with the Volvo Group’s processes
• Responsible for the budget within area of responsibility
• Responsible for area finance including budgets and follow-up for income, costs and projects
• Manage Specifications and negotiations of contracts for maintenance, consultants and services in cooperation with Volvo’s Purchasing Function
• Monitor supplier performance
• Participate in relevant forums with receivers and suppliers
• Participate in cross Division/Real Estate Services forums
• Communicate on a high level to all levels within the Volvo Group
• Implement Volvo Group and Real Estate Policies, Guidelines, Procedures and Decisions
• Responsible for investments and divestments
• Responsible for the execution of Property- and Administrative projects
• Responsible for Site Master Plan execution
• Inspire and motivate personnel in line with Volvo Way
• Direct a team, as well as determine team structure and rules together with superior manager
• Ensure that all activities undertaken are focussed on cost efficiencies, adding value and aligned with the RE Financial Business Plan and Operational Plan.
• Provide input to the Global Function/SME Networks regarding developments and opportunities with new technologies, quality, new products or services and other beneficial information.
• Identify receiver needs & changes in demand; giving advice & developing proposals on real

estate issues.

• Manage Real Estate performance using defined KPIs.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Essential educational and/or training qualifications and certificates

• BSc in Engineering or Business Administration or similar
• Appropriate licenses where applicable

Preferred experience and knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in real estate and facility management
• Thorough knowledge in financial control
• Proven leadership skills

Necessary technical/functional/language skills

• Fluent in English both spoken and written