Senior Space Manager

Company description:

About us

 

Volvo Group Real Estate is part of Volvo Group - and our purpose is enabling Volvo Group’s success with cutting-edge real estate expertise and solutions - ensuring safe, sustainable, and productive environments. Every day. 

 

We are a global team of real estate professionals, we collaborate with all parts of Volvo Group as a true business partners. Volvo Group Real Estate operate throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.

Job description: 

About the position

 

We are looking for a Senior Space Manager for Gothenburg & Campus Lundby site to join Volvo Group Real Estate (VGRE). In this role, you will work with workplace and space optimization across multiple business units, helping to create solutions that support both business needs and the employee experience. You will collaborate with stakeholders on workplace design, space planning, and portfolio-related topics, while also contributing to the implementation of the Volvo Group Workplace concept. This is a role where you can make a meaningful difference in how our workplaces support collaboration and everyday work across the organization. 

 

What you will do 

 

At Volvo Group Real Estate, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will: 

 

Lead complex need analysis initiatives across multiple business units and translate them into strategic, scalable workplace and space solutions  

Facilitate stakeholder dialogues related to workplace design and space utilization 

Implement the Volvo Group Workplace concept in Gothenburg, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs  

Identify and proactively lead opportunities to optimize the real estate portfolio from both a cost and experience perspective  

Oversee and guide space planning activities, ensuring high quality and consistency across projects including scenario planning and capacity forecasting 

Collaborate closely with senior leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams globally  

Contribute to long-term real estate and workplace concept improvements 

 

In this role, you will have a significant impact on how our workplaces enable collaboration, innovation, and performance across the organization. 

 

You will report to the Head of Gothenburg Workplace Optimization in VGRE. 

 

This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden and requires being on site.

 

Your future team 

 

You will be part of a highly competent and collaborative team within Volvo Group Real Estate, bringing together expertise in workplace transformation, real estate development, and facility management. We work in a dynamic, international environment where initiative, accountability, and knowledge sharing are key to our success. 

 

 

Profile description:Who are you? 

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

Essential requirements: 

 

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within space management, workplace strategy, or real estate planning  

Proven track record of leading need analysis and transforming business requirements into effective workplace solutions  

Strong experience in stakeholder management at senior levels, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively  

Strategic and analytical mindset, combined with a hands-on approach to execution  

Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swedish

Academic degree or professional background within real estate, facility management, architecture, workplace consulting, or a related field  

Nice to have: 

Experience from large, international organizations  

Experience in driving workplace transformation and change management initiatives  

Knowledge of activity-based workplaces and modern office concepts  

 

As a person, you are proactive, self-driven, and confident in navigating complex environments. You combine a strategic perspective with a strong delivery focus and are motivated by creating long-term value through smart, sustainable, and user-centric solutions. 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: 

A people-first culture where wellbeing, inclusion, and flexibility are key priorities  

A collaborative and high-performing team environment where you can truly make an impact  

Opportunities to grow and develop your career within Volvo Group, including international and cross-functional paths  

A strategic role with influence on how future workplaces are designed and experienced  

A modern, inspiring, and evolving work environment aligned with our Future Workplace vision  

 

 

For questions please contact: Hanna Malmberg, Head of Gothenburg Workplace Optimization, hanna.malmberg@volvo.com.

Last Application Date: June 28th, 2026 

 

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