Managing Director Volvo Buses Warwick
Volvo Buses
About the role
Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YAPosition Type: Professional The people transportation industry is evolving rapidly, driven by electromobility, connectivity, digitalization and AI, servitization and sustainability. At Volvo Buses, we see these trends not only as challenges, but also as opportunities. Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable transport and creating value for customers and for our society. The role We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to guide the Bus and Coach business in the UK and Ireland through its next phase. Volvo Buses focuses on production and development on chassis, working with external bodybuilders and partners to offer a complete range of city, intercity, and premium coach solutions. As Managing Director, Cluster West, you will lead the way and work with a highly dedicated team to execute on the business strategy. Key responsibilities Lead the shift from product sales to customer-focused solutions sales. Strengthen relationships and collaboration with customers, bodybuilders, market companies, partners, dealers, and service networks across the UK and Ireland. Guide the business through change, ensuring clear priorities, effective execution, and strong accountability. Manage business risks, opportunities, and trade-offs as the scope evolves. Contribute as a member of the Business Unit Chassis leadership team. Support strategy, business performance, people development, and culture-building initiatives. You We believe you bring senior leadership experience from a complex, fast-paced, multicultural environment, along with experience of leading change and the ability to turn strategy into action. You have a strong focus on results and can translate goals into clear priorities and daily execution. Your leadership style is grounded in trust, and you create an environment where people feel empowered, engaged, and supported to develop and deliver their best. You also bring strong partnership-building skills and the ability to create trust-based, long-term relationships, both within your organization and with your colleagues globally. Your inclusive mindset and confidence working with diverse teams, using your strong communication and stakeholder management skills makes you excel in this role! Qualifications and experience A relevant degree or equivalent experience is an advantage. Fluent English is required. International business experience is an advantage. Experience in mobility, automotive, or related industries is beneficial, but not essential. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering results, leading through change, and building trusted relationships across a broad stakeholder network. If you meet most of the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Reporting line The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Business Unit Chassis and is a member of the Business Unit Chassis management team. Location and timeline The position is based in Warwick. Travel is expected, but we value sustainable ways of working and work-life balance. For more information please contact:Linnea Chertudi, Vice President People & Culture, Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses, +46 79 302 92 88 or Dan Pettersson, Senior Vice President Business Unit Chassis Volvo Buses, +46 76 553 30 67 Last application date is the 26th of June. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo BusesTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 32325 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. At Volvo Buses you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.
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