Project Managers, Global R&D

The position as Project Manager is new in the Sandvik Mining and Construction (SMC) organization.The main purpose with the role is to be part of the long term mission to build up and secure a strong and effective Product Development Process within the SMC organization.Now we are looking for Project Managers in each of the following areas: Austria, Australia and Sweden.The position reports to Process Owner Product Development, Global R&D.The position will work in an international environment which will require frequent traveling. Key performance areas The position is a global function within SMC R&D including: - Lead Product Development and Product Management projects.- Design, implement and verification of product line specific Product Development processes.- Support Product Development projects during Feasibility and Planning phase.- Act as mentor in a PM network.- Fostering a world class Product Development Project culture.- Make sure projects are driven in coherence with Sandvik Fair Play and Code of Conduct. Your profile To succeed in this position you will need to have strong personal motivation, with excellent self-confidence, proven project management skills and good organizational awareness or an excellent ability to acquire a holistic organizational view. In addition you will have highly developed communication and presentation skills, having the ability to express concepts and hold discussions with people who have a range of technical experience.Fluency (both written and verbal) in English is a prerequisite. Your educational background is Technical university degree or equivalent.A minimum of 3-7 years of relevant work experience being required, preferably from product development.Experience from process and product design, project models, e.g.PROPS is desirable. Sandvik Mining and Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of machinery, cemented-carbide tools, service and technical solutions for the excavation of rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries.Annual sales 2006 amounted to about SEK 25,000 M, with approximately 12,200 employees.