Innovation Manager

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.

Are you driven by innovation? Don´t hesitate for a challenge? Want to join an R&D function that want to make a difference in the work for a green transition in Mining Industry? Then you can be the perfect match for this job!
Join our team
We are now looking for Epiroc’s next Innovation Manager. As an Innovation Manager we welcome you to a team that support and drive innovation at R&D Underground division. A Global team that works cross functionally and are responsible for supporting early-stage progress in innovation, IPR and strategical projects.
Your mission
As an Innovation Manager you will be a part of an experienced team where you in collaboration will be accountable to drive ideas from early to industrial stage.
You will be responsible for the progress and monitoring of Underground division innovation/ technology funnel. To identify, screen and validate new technologies and ideas for securing our need of future solutions. Your will work with external partners and organizations to establish a good partnership and create fruitful environment for product development. 
Your work will be an input and contribute to the Underground division Technology roadmap and project funnel and their processes. In collaboration cross functionally drive and support progress for URE Base development portfolio.

Are you our candidate?
We are looking for you who have experience in Project management, innovation, and product development. Our industry is in a technology paradigm shift concerning electrification, automation, and digitalization. So, if you have a background from these areas or/and mining industry that is a big plus. As you will be part of a global team and network of contacts, excellent verbal and written English skills are required.
You have an academic education and experience as an Engineer and/or Innovation Manager, and it is an asset with knowledge from mining application- and products.
The position will work cross functionally driving innovation management and leading cross functionally teams which requires solution-oriented leadership and great communication skills. You like teamwork and value to create the best opportunities for making a difference.
We are looking for someone who is passionate in driving innovation to make a difference, are open-minded and easily networking with others. To enjoy working in this position you are a person with a lot of drive, you have good coordinating skills and like us, dare to think new.
Location and travel
This position is located in Örebro, Sweden. Occasional travel is required