Project Portfolio Manager

For Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology and our IT function, we’re looking for a self-motivated and business-driven Project Portfolio Manager. Someone who’s ready to contribute with your knowledge and experience in IT-related activities and support us in setting a strong agenda of digitalization. Are you intrigued by global, large scale and cross-functional projects and being part of a versatile organization with brilliant people? This is a genuine chance to support a well-established and market leading industrial player in successfully driving our business forward.


Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology delivers cutting edge products and solutions to our mining and construction customers across the globe, and we’re proud to solve the ever-increasing safety, productivity and profitability challenges of the market. Now, we want you to join us!


About the job
In this position, you’re responsible for our project portfolio management and you thoroughly look into how we can improve our capabilities and frameworks, and become even more successful in this line of work. Together with project managers across the IT organization and the project portfolio coordinator in your team, you prepare detailed, reliable and accurate information to support decision making regarding what initiatives to run. You also follow up on project metrics, as well as develop and maintain models and documentation that increases transparency and high quality in our project portfolio performance. Another important part of your assignment is to ensure alignment with our internal project guidelines, and you offer both training and communication support to our project managers and steering groups.


To further enhance our overall project management competence and delivery, you shape the continuous improvement of processes and ways of working, share valuable knowledge and identify best-practices for our project managers. You also look at the benefits of digitalization and what we need to consider to keep ahead of the game.


In this position, you report to the Head of Operational Excellence and your location is flexible between Stockholm, Sandviken and Tampere. Some planned travel may occur.


About you
Your background includes significant experience within project or portfolio management in the field of IT, and a relevant master’s degree is expected. You’re known for your abilities to influence and collaborate, as well as for your facilitative leadership skills. You’re also experienced with operational transformations, process development and driving cross-functional change, and you have broad knowledge of the tools and methods used in this line of work. As we’re a truly global organization, you need excellent written and verbal skills in English.


Effectively balancing small details with the bigger picture sets you up for success in this position. With energy, confidence and drive, you take the lead and drive necessary decisions, and you’re also genuinely open for creative ideas and new perspectives. Collaboration and strong networks are your cornerstones – you’re a people person who uses clear communication and inspiring ways to promote change and leave a positive impact.


Our culture
At Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, we believe in finding that perfect mix between work, family life and interests, and we happily support our employees in balancing this. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube channel to get to know us further.


How to apply?
Please send us your application as soon as possible and no later than June 5, 2020. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career, Job ID: R0018088.




Contact us
Are you interested in learning more about this position? Please contact:
Risto Kurki, Head of Operational Excellence, +358 50 336 7740


Union contacts - Sweden
Per Hedman, Unionen, +46 (0)26 265 014
Fredrik Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 262 718
Linda Adamsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 601


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


Recruitment Specialist
Lisbeth Häggström


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