Project Manager

Surface Drilling Division within Sandvik Mining is a world leading supplier of surface mining and construction equipment and related services. We are now looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our division. This key position is a full-time position located in Tampere, Finland. The Project Manager will be working in project as an expat based in Pune, India.

About your role

You have overall responsibility for product transfer projects between Surface Drilling production units. The scope of the projects spans the entire transfer process from business case analysis to engineering, local supplier strategies, production ramp-ups and knowledge transfer. They can also relate to establishing local supply chains. These projects and project teams include manufacturing, sourcing and engineering. You own and manage the overall project and are accountable for achieving its set goals. You communicate within the division effectively on all project-related matters.

About your key responsibilities

• Project planning and scheduling: Preparation of project scope, timeline, risks, needed resources and engineering work, preliminary sourcing plans and estimates on end product cost
• Project management: leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams including manufacturing, engineering, sourcing and product management and intricate management of project stages, especially relating to product cost and timelines
• Project control: intricate management of project stages, especially relating to product cost and timelines
• Ensuring effective and issue-free production ramp-up and hand-over to factory operations and ensuring a quality product
• You support in development and establishment of operational processes at receiving factories

About your background and what we find important

• University degree in a relevant field (B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Engineering)
• Formal project management training such as PRINCE2 is seen as an advantage
• Experience in project execution with a solid understanding of successful project delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent financial understanding and experience in production operations in large scale or heavy duty manufacturing, sourcing and engineering
• Strong background in leading project teams or other leadership experience in international environments
• Accustomed to working across different cultures and geographies
• Proactive working style with excellent problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to delivering results that meet client expectations 

What's in it for you?

We offer you versatile and interesting role surrounded by a dynamic and highly skilled group of professionals as well as opportunities for your career development working in global company with strong brands and products. Sandvik also provides opportunities for professional development in various Sandvik training and development programs. In addition, we offer good employee benefits and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Customer focus, Curiosity, Winning together and Responsibility.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact the hiring manager: Thomas Heath, Operational Excellence Manager, Surface Drilling Division tel. +358 403576559. Calls starting from 3rd August 2026 onwards, due to summer holidays.  

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 13-15 EEST).

Want to join our journey in setting new industry standards?

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers latest by Sunday August 30th, 2026 but please note that we will be interviewing already during the application period. Click apply and include your cover letter with your salary request and CV in English. Please describe in your application or CV the experience you have in leading quality improvement initiatives within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.

Job ID: R0093153

About the company

Sandvik is a global, industrial technology 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 2025 the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 121 billion in more than 150 countries.

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