ExcelHer - Operations & Strategy Excellence Manager

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. About ExcelHer program: Are you looking for an opportunity to restart your career? Do you want to work with an organization that would value your experience no matter when you gained them? How about working with the best minds in the transportation industry where we need more women power? We are pleased to launch the ExcelHer program - the career returnship program at Volvo Group in India. The program is for women who have been on a career break for a year or more . This is our step towards empowering women to relaunch their professional journey after their absence from the workplace due to personal commitments. Exciting work assignments have been identified which you can refer in the list below. The assignment is for a tenure of 9 months . The participant of this program would have access to professional development programs, mentoring assistance by a business leader, apart from the experience of working with people from different functions/technologies/culture. If youre ready to seize this opportunity and align your experience with our career-defining assignments, we invite you to apply today. What s it like to work with Volvo Group? The Volvo Group culture is defined by a set of five carefully chosen values- Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance. These values guide our day-to-day behavior and drive our decision-making at all levels of the organization. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture that can help maximize the full potential of the organization. Our company values help guide us on that journey. Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. About Us: Group Trucks Technology is the largest R&D wing of Volvo group. We are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you ll help enable talent to engineer exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and Implement Operations Strategy : Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the Powertrain Engineering : local & global strategy aligned with overall business objectives. Analyse competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement. Process Optimization : Lead efforts to streamline operational processes, enhance efficiency, and Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence. Performance Measurement and Analysis: Monitor operational performance and track progress against strategic goals. Conduct regular performance reviews and analysis to identify areas for improvement and drive actionable insights. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of operations strategy with other business functions. Foster a collaborative working environment to drive cross-functional initiatives. Innovation and Change Management: Drive Innovation and change initiatives to drive adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational practices. Provide leadership and support to ensure successful implementation and minimize disruption to operations. Risk Management : Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in operational processes and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on business operations. Proactively assess and address operational risks to ensure business continuity. Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. Masters degree preferred. - 8+ years of experience in operations management, strategy consulting, or related field. - Proven track record of driving operational excellence and process improvement initiatives. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. - Experience in change management and leading cross-functional initiatives. - Strong leadership and team management skills.