Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Strategic Portfolio Planning

Company description:

This is the Volvo Group Graduate ProgramA new era of manufacturing and R&D is here. Are you passionate about technology, eager to solve real business challenges, ready to drive innovation, and join our transformation journey? Then this Graduate program is for you!As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.

The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy. The program also includes direct customer exposure and encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and an end-to-end mindset, enabling you to contribute to transformation across the organization from day one.

Your future teamThe Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) Technology P&A Strategic Planning team operates globally, bringing a company-wide perspective to everything we do. We manage the strategic and tactical portfolio, setting direction and prioritizing where our efforts matter most. Our team leads key business, portfolio and technology strategies and we shape Volvo CE's overall depth of engagement and global technology footprint. We also scan the horizon for future portfolio business opportunities, assessing their strategic fit and potential to help guide what comes next.

How you’ll contributeAs part of a global team working across our company portfolio and customer ecosystem gaps, you will drive a more data-driven approach to our future investments and priorities. By combining this strategic mindset with Volvo CE's overall portfolio planning, you will help strengthen our future offering and keep us competitive as a company.Positioned at the center of our main stakeholders, including technology, regions, finance, and strategic leaders, you will manage these relationships to build alignment. Communicating this data-driven approach, you will keep business and customer needs at the forefront of the conversation. This will help us balance our experienced ways of working in portfolio management with greater reliance on data, a process that brings valuable learnings in change leadership. You will also translate these needs into concrete content and priorities.

Who are you?We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity and take ownership of your own development and growth.With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team. You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights and supporting the development of others.

To qualify for the Graduate program, you:

• Have completed a master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than three years ago
• Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies
• Are fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments
• Have a valid work or study permit for Sweden if not a citizen
• Have a relevant education within Industrial Management, Financial Engineering, Innovation Management, Product Development, Integrated Product Design or Data Science and AI (with business focus)
• Understand what drives a company, business acumen and organizational designs and dynamics

What’s in it for you?Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027 and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo CE Technology with placement in Sweden, Eskilstuna.These are some of the benefits of joining our program:

• An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
• An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
• Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
• A competitive salary and a permanent position from day one.
• Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
• The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.

The application processThe journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.

Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026 As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.