Head of Environmental Sustainability
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.
The Opportunity
We are at a pivotal moment in our history. As Volvo CE continues to evolve toward a more dynamic, network-based, and mission-driven organization, we are looking for a people-oriented Head of Environmental Sustainability in Operations.
Sustainability at Volvo CE focuses on Climate, Resources, and People. In this role, you will help drive our transition toward more circular, resilient, and low-carbon operations while ensuring compliance and long-term business value. Together with cross-functional teams and global networks, you will strengthen our sustainability capabilities and support the integration of sustainable practices into everyday operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership for a Network Organization
People-oriented leader with strong collaboration and facilitation skills, able to create engagement and drive progress across networks and mission-based teams.- Enable collaboration across functions and sites to identify sustainability priorities and support implementation across Operations.
- Represent Operations in sustainability forums within Volvo CE, the Volvo Group, and external stakeholder networks, clearly articulating how our network model delivers long-term value.
- Develop frameworks, tools, and ways of working that help teams measure, track, and improve sustainability performance.
- Strengthen sustainability knowledge and engagement across Operations through learning, communication, and practical support.
- Lead the roadmap for Scope 1 and 2, emissions reductions, supporting the transition toward renewable energy and more energy-efficient manufacturing processes.
- Monitor emerging sustainability trends, technologies, and regulatory developments, and collaborate with external partners, universities, and industry networks.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative and people-oriented leader who enjoys working across functions, cultures, and perspectives. You are comfortable driving change in evolving organizations and know how to create engagement across teams without relying on formal authority.
You understand how complex manufacturing networks operate and can translate sustainability ambitions into practical actions and business value.
You combine operational understanding with sustainability knowledge and are comfortable working with ESG data, LCA metrics, and operational performance indicators.
Qualifications
Must Have
- Master or Bachelor degree in Environmental engineering, Sustainability or similar
- Strong collaboration, facilitation and stakeholder management skills in global environments
- Experience driving change and transformation initiatives
- Understanding of sustainability frameworks such as GHG Protocol, ISO 14001, global regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, EU taxonomy), or circular economy principles
- Experience within industrial operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or sustainability
Valuable Experience
- Experience with LCA, ESG data, or emissions reporting
- Experience from agile, matrix, or network-based organizations
- Knowledge of manufacturing decarbonization, energy transition, circularity
- Knowledge of water-management and biodiversity
We know that great candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our sustainability transformation, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At Volvo CE, you will join a company with a strong purpose, long-term perspective, and genuine commitment to sustainability transformation. You will work in a collaborative and people-centered environment where leadership is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning.
This is an opportunity to influence global operations, work across international networks, and help shape the future of more sustainable and circular manufacturing.
Last day to apply: 12 of June
Fore more information, contact:
Hiring Manager: Ulrika Olsson Geshel, Head of global ME and VPS, ulrika.olsson.geshel@volvo.com
Location: VCE sites in Sweden /Europe.
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Who we are and what we believe in
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.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.