IT Process Manager - Automated Processes

Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS) is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global market-leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting. Products are manufactured in cemented carbide and other hard materials such as diamond, cubic boron nitride and special ceramics.

SMS IT Demand for R&D & Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in Sandviken bears global responsibility for the systems supporting product processes and structures for product related information. It also deals with the management of product related documents and data. As support for configurable products and automated processes, we use a system of our own design called CAPP.

We are now planning for implementation of a global SAP platform for all PLM data. This is a foundation for downstream processes implemented in SAP, as well as support for our product creation processes. In part, this involves implementing a system solution that is fully integrated with our existing automation platforms, and in part leads the development of our future solutions around configurable products and automated processes.

Key performance areas
As IT Process Manager your main responsibilities include:
- Bearing responsibility for the specification of needs and requirements in the area of configurable products and automated processes
- Working with improving the processes needed to optimize the product creation process by utilizing SAP PLM capabilities
- Working with future strategic decisions in the area of product configuration and process automation
- Improving business capabilities by increasing automated process support in the design and product area
- Leading and/or participating in projects within the PLM area
- Document management within the PLM area
- Providing support and assistance for users

Your profile
You hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or Manufacturing, or have the equivalent knowledge and experience gained in some other manner. You have three to five years' experience in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions area. Furthermore, you have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written, are a requirement for this position. Other language skills are an advantage.

To be successful in your role, it is vital that you have an understanding of the processes and system solutions that support the product during its lifecycle, as well as a very good understanding of information modeling, requirement handling and testing. Previous participation in projects within the implementation of operational support IT systems, product configuration or process automation is an advantage, as is experience of SAP, SAP PLM, CAD or other PLM systems.

As a person you are driven, structured, pedagogical and service-oriented. You are able to develop and maintain relationships at all levels, with internal customers and in cross-functional teams.

Contact information
For further information about this positiont:
Tina Viberg, Recruiting Manager, +46 (0)26 266 831
Camilla Philipsson, HR Advisor, +46 (0)26 266 196

Send your application no later than March 21, 2014. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 328342.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.