Research & Technology Manager

Within Sandvik Group, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers. Right now, we’re taking an exciting step in transforming our market-leading business even further within the area of stone crushers and screening equipment for the mining and construction industries. We do this by founding an independent, growth-oriented and customer-centric Business Area by the name of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions. A place of inclusive collaboration, agility and innovation - where we nurture an ever-growing portfolio of products and solutions based on the needs of the market.


We’re now looking for a Research and Technology Manager to lead a competent team of experts within our R&D department. We offer you quite a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting transformation journey as we become a brand new business area – taking on a strategic role in our growth phase, where you get to develop along with the business and have a great amount of freedom to shape our research and technology operations.


Your mission
In this position, you lead, evaluate and develop a team of highly skilled and driven experts in simulations and materials technologies to ensure top quality, validity and credibility in our research and technology development activities. You make sure that our strategies are aligned with our long-term visions and objectives, and that all projects follow a common project model. In addition, you oversee your R&D budget by monitoring the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending and maintain professional standards.


Important parts of your mission are to develop and maintain technical expertise in our organization, and to explore and evaluate new technologies and provide us with advice on appropriate R&D investments. You also establish and manage research cooperation with universities and other parts of the industry. All in all, your main focus is to increase and develop the competence in our team, work cross functional and drive change – keeping us two steps ahead and ready to meet the challenges waiting around the corner.


This position is based at our headquarters in Svedala – a fast and easy commute from surrounding cities such as Malmö, Lund and Ystad, and with our site located just across from the train station.


Your character
We’re looking for someone with a master’s degree – or perhaps even a PhD - in a relevant technical area, combined with a few years’ experience from a research oriented managerial role and a proven track record of successful and coaching leadership. You have a deep technical understanding, are used to managing both internal and external stakeholders and form smart and effective collaborations to move us forward. Knowing your way in complex systems and simulations are also advantageous. Working in a truly global environment, and with deep collaborations with our R&D teams in Finland and Germany, calls for excellent skills in English.


Your personality truly makes the difference! You’re an open and welcoming leader who ensures that your team is doing well in all aspects and are always there to support them; a true team player to say the least! Your excellent communication and networking skills enables you to easily build strong and trusting relationships all over our organization. An innovative mindset gives you the right tools needed to challenge our current ways, and you find new exciting paths to reach a more profitable and efficient future.


A glimpse of our culture
At Sandvik, we’re technology driven, innovative and entrepreneurial! For us, success is a team effort, and we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.


Application
Send your application no later than November 24, 2020. We have an open and fair recruitment process - where we welcome all applicants, and where we evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile to find the best match for the position. Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career (Job ID: R0021642).


Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Kent Walther, R&D Director for Stationary Crushing & Screening, +46 (0)40 406 884


Union contacts - Sweden
Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)40 409 240
Riccardo Repetto, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)40 409 394
Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)40 409 025


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


Recruitment Specialist
Ulrika Gruffman


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