Competence Development Manager

Within Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions and our division Stationary Crushing and Screening, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology. We always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers. We also aim for a setting that enables constant development for our employees, which in return gives us a workforce that’s always fit for our customers’ changing needs. As we’re on a growth journey where acquisitions are natural parts of the agenda, we’ll put some extra effort in aligning the competence development.
Right now, we’re looking for a Competence Development Manager to join us in a key role in enabling competence expansion that increases our agility, team performance, individual growth and employee satisfaction – all in line with the Sandvik way of doing things. If you enjoy an exciting and diverse environment with multiple global interactions, then this may be the perfect fit for you!
The preferred location for this position is in Svedala – a fast and easy commute from surrounding cities, such as Malmö, Lund and Ystad, and with our site located just across from the train station. International travel is normally a natural part of your job. Other locations in Europe could be possible as well.

What you’ll be doing
In this position, you map the competence development needs in our business, and you identify, design, implement and evaluate training programs to support our growth. In your work, you utilize the existing knowledge within our organization and bring new perspectives and insights to the equation to package trainings for future needs – always in coherence with our global performance management process. Presenting initiatives to secure future talent and competencies and defining clear career paths are part of your job, and you provide managers with effective techniques for attracting, retaining, and developing the workforce. You coordinate and manage our training programs within agreed budgets or limits and make sure the organization’s training resources are allocated effectively, in addition, you’ll be the trainer in some of our trainings worldwide.
You keep up to date with development and innovations in the competence development industry so that our activities remain current and relevant. To be an active part of competence development networks across Sandvik Group and collaborating with external training vendors will be essential to your mission.


What you need to succeed
We’re looking for someone with experience in working with competence development on a global scale and who are used to facilitating trainings. It’s a big plus if you’ve worked with online trainings. You know your way in Office 365 and are fluent in English, both in speaking and writing, other languages are beneficial. If you have experience from working in a technical business, it’s a plus.
Your personal qualities are important to us - you’re a communicative, ambitious, and business-minded person who’s comfortable standing in front of an audience. You’re flexible and comfortable operating in both administration- and visionary work. You’re passionate and eager to create new ways of working, and with your brilliant inventiveness and curiosity, you’re a true asset to our company!


What about us
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We believe that success educating and sharing your knowledge is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our differences. Read more about Sandvik Group and visit our stories hub, LinkedIn, or Facebook.


How to apply
Please send your application no later than October 24, 2021. Apply at home.sandvik/career (Job ID: R0032219). We have an open and fair recruitment process - where we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile to find the best match for the position. We use different assessment tools to safeguard objectivity, and as a first step, you’ll therefore be asked to take a personality and logic test after the last application date.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!


Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Mats Berge, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 203 60 64


Union contacts – Sweden
Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)40 409 240
Riccardo Repetto, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)40 409 394
Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)40 409 025
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Recruitment Specialist
Ulrika Gruffman


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Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry and rock excavation within the construction industry; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2020, the Group had 37,000 employees (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) and revenues of about 86 billion SEK in more than 160 countries within continuing operations.