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 an Enterprise Architecture Chapter Lead to lead the global team of Enterprise Architects within VFS Digital & IT.
As Chapter Lead, you are responsible for building and sustaining a high-performing Enterprise Architecture community, while acting as a role model in architectural excellence.
You will:
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Build and maintain a high-performance team, fostering a culture of learning, development, and collaboration
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Develop and guide individuals within the chapter to build the appropriate skills and capabilities
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Support chapter members in their professional growth and help them navigate complex assignments
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Meet regularly with architects to drive excellence in architectural practices, frameworks, and tools
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Establish strong relationships with digital product owners and understand their capability needs
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Share knowledge and actively stay up to date on innovations and trends in Enterprise Architecture
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Manage capacity and ensure alignment with short- and long-term goals
At the same time, this role goes beyond people leadership. You are expected to act as a senior practitioner, setting the standard for architectural thinking, influencing direction, and contributing directly to critical initiatives.
As the Enterprise Architecture Chapter Lead, you will be part of VFS Digital & IT, which in partnership with Volvo Group brands facilitates the development of common services platforms supporting Volvo Group’s expansion.
The goal of this role is to ensure consistent, high-quality enterprise architecture across regions, markets, and initiatives, while continuously evolving the architectural landscape.
In this role, you will:
Drive Enterprise Architecture Direction
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Define, evolve, and promote the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and frameworks
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Ensure consistent architectural design regardless of region, market, or type of initiative
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Support and evolve the existing architectural framework, taking it to the next level
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Guide the organization towards scalable, cost-effective global solutions, aligned with the CAST model (Common Architecture, Shared Technology)
Act as a Senior Architect on Key Initiatives
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Provide hands-on architectural guidance on complex and strategic initiatives
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Contribute to and review solution designs and critical architecture decisions
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Ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and target architecture
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Balance long-term strategic direction with pragmatic delivery realities
Influence and Align Stakeholders
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Engage with senior business and IT stakeholders across regions
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Act as a trusted advisor, translating architectural direction into business value and outcomes
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Drive alignment across domains, ensuring coherent enterprise-wide solutions
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Lead and contribute to Design Authority and governance processes
Lead and Elevate the Architecture Practice
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Lead the Enterprise Architecture Chapter as a community of experienced professionals
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Act as a mentor and coach, guiding architects through real-world challenges
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Set the bar for quality, consistency, and professionalism in architecture
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Drive continuous improvement of tools, methods, and ways of working
You will report directly to the VP Architecture & Technology within VFS Digital & IT and lead a team of Enterprise Architects assigned to global, cross-functional teams.
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. Preferred location is Gothenburg (Sweden), with alternative locations including Greensboro (USA), Bangalore (India), and Wroclaw (Poland).
You are a highly experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in complex, global environments, combining deep expertise with the ability to influence and guide others.
You bring:
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A strategic mindset with the ability to connect business and technology
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Strong experience working across large-scale, multi-domain initiatives
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The ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers
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A passion for architectural excellence and continuous improvement
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A collaborative, proactive, and outcome-oriented approach
You lead by example and expertise, not hierarchy. You are equally comfortable defining long-term direction as you are engaging in concrete architectural discussions and decisions.
Qualifications required for success
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10–15+ years of experience in IT, including significant experience as an Enterprise Architect
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Proven track record designing large-scale solutions in global organizations
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Experience in enterprise-wide transformation programs
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Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and tools (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate)
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Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and drive change across organizational boundaries
Additional strengths:
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Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
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Experience working in international and multicultural environments
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Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Experience in automotive and/or financial services is a plus
We offer a solid and competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a diverse and inclusive working environment.
You will operate in a high-impact role, influencing enterprise direction and working closely with senior stakeholders, while continuing to grow your own expertise and leadership.
We support your personal development and career growth and offer flexibility in line with our collaborative culture.
If you want to make a real impact and operate at the highest level of Enterprise Architecture, while leading and shaping a global architecture community, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
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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.
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.
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 being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.
