Vice President, Development & Product Management, Rotary Drilling Division

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Product Management

In short

Lead the global product development and management function for the Rotary Drilling Division. Define strategic direction, guide innovation investments, and ensure alignment between product roadmaps and business objectives. This executive role requires extensive leadership experience in product development and a strong background in technical environments.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the offering development process from market evaluation to commercialization.
Develop and execute the Rotary Drilling product roadmap aligned with business strategy, customer needs, and industry trends.
Lead new product development and the complete product lifecycle, integrating Automation, Electrification, and Digitalization.
Own product profitability through cost reduction, portfolio rationalization, and quality/efficiency improvements.
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, engineering vendors, and division management.
Build and retain a strong R&D and Product Management team fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Strong experience in Automation, Electrification, or Digitalization.
Experience leading cross-functional, global teams and delivering complex technical projects on time and to expected quality.
Fluency in English.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, indefinite basis without sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive progressive leadership experience in product development, product line management, or both.
Proven success in launching products, leading large teams, and driving strategic growth in complex technical environments.
Expertise in rotary drilling applications and technologies is an advantage.
Result-focused and hands-on approach.
Ability to lead change with creativity and commitment.
Effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.
Genuine passion for developing advanced industrial products and solutions.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape the future of the Rotary Drilling Division's product portfolio and technology roadmap.
Member of the Division Management Team reporting to the Division President.
Sandvik values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture.
Investment in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating differences.

Skills

AutomationElectrificationDigitalization

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About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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