Manager for OT Security and Infrastructure Management (global role)

At Sandvik Coromant, we pride ourselves in pushing boundaries and testing limits by rethinking, redesigning and redefining to figure out what’s possible to achieve. We offer a global, innovative and inclusive setting, with passionate people and industry leading solutions in metal cutting – an exciting marketing arena where speed, agility and solid insights sure make a difference!
Digital security has always been a high priority – in 2021 Sandvik Group launched the Cyber Security Program. Since then, we have done continuous work to improve the security level in our manufacturing units by focusing on Operational Technology (OT) Security.
We’re now looking for a Manager for Security within Operational Technology and infrastructure Management to be a part of this new organization at Sandvik Coromant and to work with Operational Technology and infrastructure with a security focus. Working towards Industry 4.0 is our Factory of the Future journey – you’ll become the core of a small and competent team where you influence the way forward and inspire us toward an even brighter future!

About the job
You manage a global team who has a strategic and tactical responsibility for the Coromant Production IT. Furthermore, this role manages a small operational team in Gimo, the flagship site for our production in Sweden. There is a dotted line to all our Production Units (PU) worldwide where you have the responsibility of establishing the necessary networks, contacts and forums to create awareness worldwide for the mandatory requirements within the area. Other areas of responsibility are to improve forums and ways of working within the operational technology area across Coromant, as well as presenting and conveying concrete information regarding OT to different management teams. Internal stakeholders for this role are other OT security teams within Sandvik Group.
This role can be facilitated from any of our Coromant sites in Europe and occasional, international travel is included.

About you
We're looking for a manager with in-depth knowledge and an understanding of OT Security (Purdue model) and Infrastructure management (capabilities for manufacturing), preferably taking inspiration from your previous work in a global organization and/or environment. You have worked within production or manufacturing and your experience is backed by a relevant academic degree. You've gained a solid understanding of production, IT and automation connected to the industry. At Sandvik Coromant, we act on a global scene, and you need to be fluent in English and confident speaking and writing professionally.
Although your experience is important, your personal qualities are equally key in this role – characterized by great social competence and a sincere leadership focus. You demonstrate great communications skills and have a way of working that focuses on collaboration and working together to drive the business forward. You have a drive to find new ways of working and inspiring your stakeholders to do the same. You influence all stakeholders to think from different perspectives and use your excellent communication skills to get people in the loop.
Want to know a little bit more about us? Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvmlBDtNSCU

How to apply
This position has an ongoing recruiting process, please send your application no later than October 2, 2022. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career (Job ID: R0045561).
As we aim for an open and fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you’ll therefore be asked to complete a personality and logic ability test. An invitation will come via email directly after you apply, and you’ll receive feedback on the test directly after the application deadline.

Contact information
For more information about this position, please contact:
Karin Karlsson, Head of IT Production, +46 (0)173 845 53

Union contacts - Sweden
Roger Jansson, Unionen, +46 (0)173 844 31
Erik Knebel, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)173 846 10
Mattias Lindvall, Ledarna, +46 (0)173 842 02

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

Recruitment Specialist
Therese Rutqvist
Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 7700 staff, and is represented in more than 150 countries.