We are searching for a new Senior Director to lead the Partnership & Alliance team within Product Strategy, reporting directly to the VP for Product Strategy.
Partnerships & Alliances are responsible for all major interactions with external companies. From initial contacts to contractual management of signed contracts. In addition the team is also responsible for developing and creating a plan for potential future partners. Examples of contracts are all Volvo – Geely cooperation’s, the newly agreed partnership with Uber and the Joint Venture with Autoliv in the field of autonomous drive.
As Senior Director you will manage all 3rd party contacts, from initial contact to follow up and managing agreed contracts. Proactively manage the partnership and alliance process within Volvo Cars. You will take the lead with cross functional teams to secure full internal alignment and develop and anchor new process for this area.
Crucially-you will present and recommend partnership and contract decisions to the top management; Executive Management Team, Product Board and PMM in addition to preparing partnership decisions and reviews for the Board of Directors. From there you will communicate approved contracts internally.
Do you fit the profile?
As a leader, you bring personal strengths of communication, negotiation, presentation and inspiration. You have working and leadership experience in an indusrial area (auomoive, manufactoring, etc.). Ideally you will also have the following background:
Minimum Masters degree in Legal, Engineering or Finance
Thorough understanding of legal and contractual problems
At least 5-10 years of automotive work experience
Good business orientation, market and customer focus
A strong understanding of or a strong correlation to VCC’s values and products
Excellent in English, written and spoken
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