Do you want to be part of creating the future for GTT? Do you want to lead technology and people?In GTT Complete Vehicle, we can offer you a highly challenging position with a great purpose and impact on Volvo Group.CV France function is responsible for Feature Verification & Validation and Product Builds areas, and we are on an exciting change journey with focus on quality, truck performance and new technologies.We are now looking for a Director of Workshops, Rigs and Test Track in Lyon, who wants to embark the change journey and lead it to the next level.In this position you will lead and manage a highly skilled team of approximately 80 people, whose primary mission is to build & prepare prototypes, execute testing in labs, test tracks or on road.This is a Leading Leaders position, and you will be responsible for areas like Prototype Workshops, Test Technicians, Safety and Environment in our operations.Qualifications:Minimum Master’s degree in an Engineering is required.15+ years of Product Development experience in the transportation industryProven leadership experience within automotive industry, preferably as leading leadersExperience working with production or testing, workshops, safety.Experience in driving workshop transformation: culture, delivery precision, sustainability targetStrong business, deliveries, decision making mindsetExcellent verbal and written English communication skills Excellent in team development and interest in how each person can contribute to the team.Key Responsibilities:Secure Safety and Environmental aspects in our operationsBuild and execute on 10 years roadmap for equipment / facilities capabilities under department responsibility La Valbonne test track, durability & reliability rigs...Build and update prototypes for testing diesel, electrical or H2 trucks, busesSupport and execute testing reliability testing, strength and fatigue testing, performance validation testing…Monitor delivery precisionDrive the digital & sustainability transformation journeyDevelop CV France as an attractive place to work, recognized for its highly qualified employees who collaborate in a multifunctional and global environment.Who are you?You lead with passion, perform with purpose and transform with vision.You are an inspiring and pragmatic leader, with a strong will to deliver results and develop high performing teams. A positive mindset and “can do attitude” characterize your personal profile. You understand that being accountable means driving activities inside as well as outside your own organization.You are interested in developing people as well as technology. You enjoy balancing between strategic plans and short-term activities. You are able to take decisions, even with uncertainties and ambiguities. Being adaptable and taking initiatives will be part of your daily work. You welcome new thoughts and idea to challenge one another and yourself. You grow your team through diversity and inclusiveness.You have a holistic view, show managerial courage and are able to lead your team to achieve continuous improvements. Are we the perfect match?If this sounds like the next step in your career, send in your application no later than February 17th, 2023.In addition to your CV, add your reflection about the questions below in your cover letter, maximum one page.What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in leading workshops, rigs and test tracks in a large corporation such as the Volvo Group, and how you would address them?Why is performing and transforming important in workshops, rigs and test tracks, and how you would address this?
