Director of IT & Innovation

Teknik, data och digitalt · IT-infrastruktur och säkerhet · DevOps · Systemteknik · Programledning

I korthet

Volvo Autonomous Solutions seeks a strategic Director of IT & Innovation to lead technology, cybersecurity, and digital operations for its US Highway Solutions business in Fort Worth, TX. This role bridges business and technology, driving IT vision, operations, and innovation for growth and competitive advantage in the autonomous transportation sector.

Ansvarsområden

Serve as the senior technology leader for VAS US Highway Solutions.
Develop and execute the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Partner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities that drive growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Translate business priorities into actionable technology initiatives and outcomes.
Own the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of business-critical IT services.
Oversee service delivery across Digital Workplace, infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, and end-user support.
Establish operational governance processes and performance metrics.
Ensure services meet agreed service levels and business expectations.
Lead strategic relationships with external technology partners and suppliers.
Manage supplier performance, contractual obligations, service quality, and delivery accountability.
Chair governance forums and service review meetings.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation within supplier ecosystems.
Own the information security agenda for the business.
Ensure cybersecurity risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated.
Lead vulnerability management, incident response coordination, security governance, and remediation activities.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture across the organization.
Maintain and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Lead activities supporting ISO 27001 certification and compliance.
Ensure policies, controls, documentation, and supplier practices align with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Support audits and ensure timely resolution of findings and corrective actions.
Build trusted relationships with executives, business leaders, and operational teams.
Act as the primary point of escalation for technology, operational, and supplier-related issues.
Facilitate collaboration between teams in the United States, Sweden, and broader Volvo Group organizations.
Communicate complex technology concepts in clear business terms.

Krav

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
Experience leading enterprise technology operations, service delivery, or digital transformation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of modern IT environments, including: Cloud platforms and infrastructure, Digital Workplace technologies, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity and risk management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise applications and vendor management.
Experience managing outsourced services and multi-vendor ecosystems.
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and operational risk management.
Experience with ISO 27001 or similar security frameworks.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Experience within transportation, logistics, mobility, fleet operations, or connected vehicle environments.
Knowledge of telematics, transportation management systems (TMS), or fleet technologies.
Exposure to autonomous transportation, mobility technology, or emerging transportation services.
Experience supporting global organizations and cross-cultural teams.

Förmåner

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Färdigheter

Cloud platformsDigital WorkplaceIdentity and Access ManagementCybersecurityRisk managementIT Service ManagementEnterprise applicationsISO 27001

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Om Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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