Global Head of Virtual Manufacturing & Digital Verification

Volvo Group; Hallsbergs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group, through Volvo Construction Equipment, seeks a Head of Virtual Manufacturing to lead the global strategy for virtual verification of products, processes and factories within Global Manufacturing Engineering. You will shape and execute a vision that aligns digital capabilities with manufacturing goals, across a global network.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, define roadmaps, and drive adoption of virtual solutions in collaboration with Product Development,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of small teams and cross-functional groups.
• Experience shaping global strategy and roadmaps.
• Ability to influence across geographies without formal authority.
• Strong systems thinking with pragmatic execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small team of Virtual Manufacturing specialists while fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Define the global strategy, roadmap and priorities for Virtual Manufacturing and drive adoption across the organization.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities where Virtual Manufacturing can create business value at scale.
• Drive the application of simulation and virtual solutions across product verification, automation, ergonomics and production flows.
• Establish scalable ways of working, enabling both standardization and innovation.
• Translate business needs into requirements for digital capabilities, information models and future solutions.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Technology and Digital teams to ensure strong integration across the value chain.
• Build capabilities, strengthen competence development and promote knowledge sharing across the global Virtual Manufacturing community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital manufacturing

AI and digital technologies

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Volvo Group, through Volvo Construction Equipment, seeks a Head of Virtual Manufacturing to lead the global strategy for virtual verification of products, processes and factories within Global Manufacturing Engineering. You will shape and execute a vision that aligns digital capabilities with manufacturing goals, across a global network.

You will build and lead a high-performing team, define roadmaps, and drive adoption of virtual solutions in collaboration with Product Development,