Product Portfolio Analyst

Job description

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 Global Headquarters for Volvo Financial Services is seeking a Product Portfolio Analyst for the Digital & IT Business Office.

 

What you will do

As Product Portfolio Analyst, together with your colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, you will take responsibility in the areas of portfolio management, financial analysis, reporting, communication, and process improvement.

 

·  Ensure that projects align with the strategic objectives of the organization and are executed efficiently.
·  Monitor product performance metrics and report on the overall health of the portfolio and identify potential risks and opportunities within the product portfolio.
·  Evaluate the financial performance of products and the overall portfolio and develop and maintain financial models to assess the viability and product budgets.
·  Partner with Platform Owners, Business Owners, global and regional leadership on management in the strategic priority review for each 10-week planning cycle (One Execution Rhythm), including dependencies and potential resource gaps for ongoing activities.
·  Develop, Promote, Maintain, and govern standards and tools for portfolio and product management, with the goal of delivering every initiative in line with agreed business outcomes.
·  Drive continuous improvement across the Product Portfolio.
·  Monitor the health of the Product Roadmap (ensures there is a documented, well-groomed, prioritized roadmap of features for each 10-week planning cadence).
·  Ensure financial consolidation and reporting is accurate and report to Business Owners, Digital Product Managers and regional teams.

 

Your future team

You will report directly to the VP Business Office.  Digital and IT is the engine of the VFS business, and we continue our strategic journey to further improve performance and to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. In this exciting environment, we are focused on Digital Innovation to meet the demands of our customers in an increasingly digitalized world.

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. The preferred location is Gothenburg, Sweden where we are establishing our new Global Hub; alternative locations are Greensboro, NC (USA) or Bangalore (India) and Wroclaw (Poland).
 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency - then we would welcome you to apply for this role.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:

 

·  University degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, information technology, or equivalent based on experience 
·  Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are a plus
·  5 years of experience working in the field of Information Technology as a Product Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, or similar role
·  3+ years of recent progressive experience in the fields of Portfolio Management, ideally in an organization operating in Financial Services (banking, insurance, or asset management), using collaboration tools to measure and report on product performance and manage the health of the product roadmap (i.e. Jira, MS Azure DevOps, Confluence, Mural, etc.)
·  Knowledge of Agile Delivery frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe and other Lean-Agile Frameworks
·  Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Product Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC)
·  Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, conflict resolution skills, and Executive-level presentation skills
·  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and financial information
·  Strong proficiency in MS Office Tools (Excel and PowerPoint).
·  Strong proficiency in the MS Power Platform (Power BI and Power Automate)
·  Knowledge on Process Mapping (BPMN)
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business, and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as well as develop you for continued success

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you. 

 

Last Application Date:  January 5, 2025

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
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.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Financial Services , we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

Job Category:  Project Management

Organization:  Volvo Financial Services

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  16596