Head of Product Research & Development

For Sandvik Coromant, we’re now looking for a strategic, courageous and people-oriented leader to join us in driving the next generation of manufacturing. Are you eager to impact our Product R&D and make sure we continue to deliver a strong and efficient product portfolio based on our customer’s needs and technology plans? Do you also enjoy interacting and collaborating with passionate people in a global and matrix setting? Then we can happily offer you this exciting role as Head of Product Research & Development.


About the job
In this position, you’re responsible for managing and developing our Product R&D organization and E-2-E product development. A very important part of your job is initiating improvements and new product introductions based on the needs of our customers and relevant market insights, and also making sure they are aligned with our offer plan. You enable us to generate and reuse knowledge by applying appropriate methods and systems - aiming to reduce lead times and increase both flexibility and quality by a strong content knowledge of our products and processes. Identifying and building networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is another key element of your mission.

You’re an open, inspiring and forward-thinking leader - a true role model for our people and company values. On top of this, you’re a key member of the Product Management and R&D management team and you report directly to the Vice President of Product Management and R&D. This position is based in Sandviken, Sweden, and global travel is part of your job.


About you
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial people manager, with a relevant university degree and at least five years’ global experience from a leading position within R&D or technology. You’re known for driving performance, achieving results and transforming a vision into a strong activity plan, and you invest in people and reward initiatives and change. You have documented experience from leading change initiatives and thrive in an environment where you get to work with change management. With a proven track record in new technology adoption and implementation, and a strong knowledge of Product Development and R&D, you have both the tools and understanding to be an exceptional coach for us. We operate in a global organization with lots of interactions, and this means that you’re skilled in stakeholder management and communicate fluently in English.
Your conceptual mindset and ambitious drive make you brave enough to push boundaries, and together with your team, you aim to be the best of the best. You both challenge us and are willing to be challenged, and you’re committed and skilled in making things happen. You’re also very tactical and clearly communicate the purpose of our activities to ensure a common agenda and a strong delivery according to our offer plan.


Our culture
Innovation is in our DNA and we are proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career options. Are you intrigued? Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further. 


How to apply
Send your application no later than March 6, 2022. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career (Job ID: R0038323). 


Contact information
For more information about this position, please contact:
Mattias Nilsson, Vice President of Offer Management and R&D, mattias.nilsson@sandvik.com
Malin Blom, HR Business Partner, malin.blom@sandvik.com


Union contacts
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)26 266 659
Kerstin Norlén, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 266 069
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984  

To learn more about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist
Adam Frykman
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