Group Manager Process Automation and System Integration

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm,
Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Do you want to join us on a journey to create a better tomorrow, for people and the planet? We have a strong ambition to move the limits and shape the future in order to assure the success of our customers. Do you share this belief and want to build this team spirit together with us for the best of Epiroc as a group? Then you might be our Group Manager Process Automation and System Integration.

Join our team

As an Group Manager Process Automation and System Integration at our Surface Division you will lead a team responsible for the development of cutting-edge technology for our products manufactured here. You will be helping to craft our strategic direction as well as fulfilling the divisional plan. If you Dare to Think New and are interested in leading an agile team, this position is for you.

Within Epiroc our fundamental belief is that the only way to reach our target is through diverse thinking, inclusive culture and to have a “Better Together” state of mind. This is an inspiring and high-performing environment and a great place for you to grow and develop yourself and your team. You will play an important role in cross-functional teams, securing successful collaboration between different functions and parts of the Epiroc organization.

Your mission

Your mission as the Group Manager Process Automation and System Integration in Örebro is to help create and execute the strategic plan 2030 as related to your group and accomplish the tasks associated to this plan in time and cost-efficient manner. You will assure that the annual plans, KPI's for your group are met, and in case of deviations, proactive actions are taken to address corresponding cost. 

The overall long-term target for the SRD Eyra R&D Automation organization is to create and maintain the most innovative and strongest product portfolio in the industry, to defend and strengthen the Automation technology leading position towards our vision to be the system integrator in the industry.

You will be responsible for establishing a group with access to proper resources with respect to competence and number of people, within the scope of process automation and system integration to support the projects within the project portfolio, the planned product maintenance (CPI) and planned basic development activities.

You will report to Vice President Engineering – Automation and also be a member of Örebro R&D local management team. 

Your profile

For this position, we believe that you have a Bachelor or Master of Science degree within the field of Technology, or similar knowledge gained through work experience. You have extensive knowledge and experience in R&D management and with software for heavy machinery. Experience working with agile project models is considered an advantage.

You are a change agent, who is always looking for new ways to work and a skilled leader with the ability to lead and collaborate cross-functionally, with knowledge in change management.

You have a “Better Together” mindset with a fundamental belief that we, by building a diverse team, with the right competence and learning culture, knowledge and abilities can move mountains! You lead by showing the way and your biggest reward is to see the team as they continuously improve and outperform their present selves.

As our corporate language is English, strong English communication skills both verbal and written are required. Basic communication skills in Swedish are beneficial, but not required.

Location and travel

This position is located in Örebro, Sweden. Occasional travel may occur, based on business needs. The position allows a balance between office and home office while maintaining strong visibility in the reporting organization.

In case a candidate from a different Home Country applies and is successful, then Local Terms and Conditions will apply. 

Application and contacts

In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously and we may close the process before the last application day. Welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than the 23rd of January 2023.

For questions about the position please contact recruiting manager: Tim Ledbetter, VP Engineering – Automation, tim.ledbetter@epiroc.com 
For questions about the process please contact Recruitment Specialist Zuzana Kalivodova, zuzana.kalivodova@epiroc.com