[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Volvo Group · Skövde, SE # Head of Maintenance Skövde Skövde, SE Executive Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Volvo Group’s official careers site. Listed as of November 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/Sk%C3%B6vde-Head-of-Maintenance-Sk%C3%B6vde-541-87/1375898055/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Volvo Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) / Head of Maintenance Skövde ## 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. Head of Maintenance Volvo Powertrain Industrial Skövde Volvo Powertrain Industrial in Skövde is undergoing a historic transformation as we develop and begin producing tomorrow’s sustainable powertrains. At the same time, we continue to manufacture world-class engines. To succeed in this transformation, we need a maintenance organisation that delivers high reliability today while developing to meet future needs. We are now looking for a Head of Maintenance to lead and develop the organisation through this change. We are looking not only for an experienced maintenance leader, but for a results-oriented transformation leader who can engage people, challenge established ways of working and build a strong culture characterised by both Dare and Care. Who are you? A present and inclusive leader, you bring people together in a clear direction and create the trust and engagement needed to deliver results. You understand the connection between people, ways of working and results, and know that sustainable improvements are achieved together with the organisation. You will encourage fresh thinking, and not just rely on established practices, drive change, while showing care and creating psychological safety. Experienced in leading through other leaders, you build alignment across the organisation and make complex topics easy to understand. Your communication helps people see why change matters and how they can contribute. When obstacles arise, with a structured and persistent approach you keep focus on the target, the gap, root causes, clear priorities and improvements that deliver results. Following up on progress, giving regular feedback and celebrating successes are all important parts of how you lead. The assignment You will join the Skövde management team, report to the Head of Skövde plant, and play a central role in developing the business strategy and advancing initiatives that strengthen the entire production site. Volvo’s site in Skövde includes a foundry, machining and engine assembly, hub production and other components, as well as the manufacture of battery modules, battery packs and battery energy storage systems. In this role your heading an organisation of approximately 600 employees together with four department managers and several production leaders across the respective functions. Together with your management team, you will continue the journey of developing maintenance from reactive interventions towards a more planned, preventive and data-driven approach. By understanding and addressing root causes, you and the organisation will contribute to greater reliability, improved availability and more efficient production flows. You will drive the development of maintenance strategies, processes, competence and ways of working. This also includes developing the use of data and AI to plan and prioritize maintenance activities, monitor results and predict failures. The role involves close collaboration with Production, Engineering and other functions. You will have overall responsibility for ensuring that maintenance contributes to safety, quality, production performance, budget and continuous improvement. Your ticket to ride A Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience considered relevant by the employer. Several years of experience in manufacturing or process industries, together with a good understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability and systematic improvement. A proven track record of successful leadership in maintenance, engineering or production. Experience leading through managers and developing large organisations. Experience in change management and in developing ways of working, organisations and culture. The ability to use data and relevant performance measures to set priorities, monitor progress and deliver results. Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across functions and organisational boundaries. The ability to communicate effectively in both Swedish and English, spoken and written. We expect Skövde to be your base, with a daily on-site presence to build strong relationships close to day-to-day operations. Why Volvo Group? With us, you will have the opportunity to lead a business-critical organisation through one of the major transformations taking place in the industry. You will join the Skövde management team and, together with committed colleagues, contribute to the development of tomorrow’s powertrains and production operations. You will have the opportunity to develop people and ways of working, strengthen reliability and deliver results that make a difference across the entire site. Here, you can lead with both Dare and Care and help shape the future of maintenance in Skövde. Ready for the next move? Got questions? We’re here to help. Contact us to learn more! Applications will be reviewed as they come in. ### Last application day 22 November. ### Contact information Magnus Hansson, Head of Skövde, magnus.hansson.3@volvo.com. Emma Hanson, Head of People & Culture Skövde, emma.hanson@volvo.com. Join us. Let’s drive the change we want to see in the world. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 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. 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. Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Skövde, SE[Apply on Volvo Group’s careers site →](https://jobs.volvogroup.com/job/Sk%C3%B6vde-Head-of-Maintenance-Sk%C3%B6vde-541-87/1375898055/) ## Hiring at Volvo Group - Open jobs: 794 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 31, 2026 [All Volvo Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Volvo Group ### [Master thesis AI-Based Anomaly Detection for Production Verification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/cb5c5914038e99ce2a28/) Skövde, SE ### [Master thesis: Developing Organizational Capabilities for Dark Factory Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/8be32d4fa3d3a3a5cb84/) Skövde, SE ### [Master's Thesis: AI-Based Vision for Automated Quality Inspection](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/5e7c2624c152bb55aa4e/) Skövde, SE ### [Produktionsledare HDE13 - helg](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/eca4df555c0ce45b54f9/) Skövde, SE ### [Heavy Vehicle Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/volvo-group/jobs/9d66d570634b4c173ee6/) Blacktown, NSW, AU ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Ai-Utvecklare till Sogeti Jönköping/Skövde](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capgemini/jobs/f25f8ba5be6f67bd2de9/) Capgemini · Jönköping ### [Data Engineer till Sogeti Jönköping/Skövde](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capgemini/jobs/3e3b47c5f7cb67ac4a84/) Capgemini · Jönköping ### [Maintenance Engineer/Senior Maintenance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/dd9401b6bd685a99ede5/) TotalEnergies ### [Lead Equip Maintenance Engineering France France OPERATIONS / MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS / MAINTENANCE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/0955691e5c75c731a27a/) VINCI · France ### [Maintenance Agent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/77565938e5a3f094a856/) TotalEnergies [Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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