Digital Life Cycle Strategist at Strategic Product Planning

Company 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. 

Job description:

Together with our customers and supply chain partners, governments, societies and other stakeholders, we are moving to develop and introduce transport and infrastructure solutions that drive prosperity socially, environmentally and financially.

The shift to software-defined vehicles (SDV) is fundamentally reshaping the automotive industry. At Volvo Group, we are not just adopting this transformation - we are defining how it creates business value at scale. We are now looking for a Digital Lifecycle Strategist to strengthen Strategic Product Planning and play a key role in defining our future product portfolio direction.

Why This Role is Different

This is not a technology development role, and it is not a role focused on building digital services.

This is a high-impact strategic leadership role where you will define how software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities translate into product portfolio direction, lifecycle value models, and long-term business impact.

You will ensure that SDV capabilities are reflected in the product plan, portfolio priorities, and lifecycle strategies, enabling sustainable value creation beyond the point of sale.

What You Will Drive

As Digital Lifecycle Strategist, you will:

• Define the strategic framework connecting product strategy, feature roadmaps, lifecycle value models, and digital monetization
• Identify and prioritize strategic SDV initiatives impacting the product portfolio
• Shape how SDV capabilities influence product evolution and portfolio priorities (incl the ability to decouple functionality from hardware, enable continuous feature evolution, and create lifecycle-based value streams through software, connectivity, and data)
• Establish principles for lifecycle value creation, including feature packaging and value capture over time
• Influence investment decisions and portfolio trade-offs by integrating lifecycle thinking into the product plan

Your future team

You will join Strategic Product Planning, a highly strategic function within Trucks Technology. The team plays a central role in setting the direction of the long-term product portfolio, translating business and customer needs into strategic product priorities, and navigating industry transformation.

We work cross-functionally and globally, with strong collaboration across brands and engineering.

Profile description:

Who are you?

You are not learning software-defined vehicles - you have already operated in this space for long and understand how software, connectivity, and business models reshape the product lifecycle.

• You bring 10+ years of experience in strategic roles within automotive OEMs, technology companies, or adjacent industries
• You have direct experience shaping product strategy, lifecycle offerings, or digital monetization at scale
• You have influenced portfolio-level decisions, not just contributed to individual initiatives
• You understand the intersection of product planning, software platforms, and business models in a software-defined vehicle context

You combine strategic thinking with strong business acumen and a holistic, future-oriented mindset. You are comfortable operating in complex environments where industry standards are still evolving, and you can turn ambiguity into clear direction, focus areas, and priorities that guide long-term decision-making.

You build trust through collaboration and are recognized for bringing stakeholders together across functions, brands, and levels. At the same time, you are confident challenging assumptions, highlighting difficult trade-offs, and helping organizations converge on decisions that create long-term impact.

You take a data-driven approach to strategy, simplifying complexity into actionable insights, and communicate with clarity and impact. Whether through storytelling, visualization, or executive dialogue, you are able to articulate direction in a way that drives alignment and momentum.

We are committed to removing barriers to entry. Even if you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply and let us decide.

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• The opportunity to shape long-term priorities for sustainable products that matter to society
• A collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong professional networks
• Opportunities to develop your expertise through strategic, global work
• A culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Patrik Björler, patrik.bjorler@volvo.comLast application date: 11th of September 2026

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