Project Manager

Automation is a business unit within Sandvik’s Mining business area. It’s home to AutoMine®, the world-leading solution for autonomous mining, Newtrax, a global leader in collision avoidance and operations management, and Universal Field Robots (UFR), a fast-growing provider of autonomous solutions for surface and underground mining. Our hubs in Tampere (Finland), Montreal (Canada), and Brisbane (Australia) focus on developing advanced automation and robotic technologies for mobile machinery, along with safety solutions up to CAS Level 9. We work closely with the sales areas within business area Mining to deliver exceptional service and support to customers worldwide, and together, we’re shaping the future of mining! We are currently looking for an energetic Project Manager with strong leadership skills and excellent project management credentials. This is a great opportunity for you to become part of our project management office team, where you get to lead exciting projects in close collaboration with our business and our customers. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Tampere, Finland at our home office in Tulli Business Park located in the Tampere city center. Your role As a Project Manager, you will play a key role within our business unit. You’ll have overall responsibility for managing specific Customer and R&D projects, including planning, executing, and controlling projects within defined scope, quality, budget, and schedule. Leading project teams and collaborating closely with stakeholders across various functions and divisions will be central to your role. Additionally, you’ll seize the opportunity to enhance project management processes and practices within the organization. Travelling to our customer sites around the world is an integral part of this job, allowing you to engage directly with our global clients and Sales Areas. Your profile As an experienced Project Leader with a track record of successfully delivering customer projects on a global scale, you bring several years of expertise to the table. Your ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes is a valuable asset. Excellent communication skills in cross-functional environments come naturally to you. We expect you to be fluent in English and we highly value proficiency in other languages, as this position is a global role. Spanish and/or Portuguese are considered an advantage for this position. Experience in mining and automation is seen as an asset, and change management skills are extremely valuable due to the nature of our digital transformation projects. Your willingness to travel globally, including remote places, further enhances your suitability for this role. Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential, and knowledge of MS Project or other project management software is required. Your proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills will be critical to your success in this position. You thrive under pressure in a multicultural project environment, leading project teams toward challenging targets and milestones while keeping customer needs at the center. Sandvik is dedicated to ensuring the health and work ability of all employees. In line with risk assessments for the mining industry, regular health examinations are provided. Employees regularly working at our customer sites must successfully complete a specific health examination before an employment contract is offered. What is in it for you? We offer you an engaging role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe in finding the right balance between work, family life, and personal interests, and we actively support our employees in achieving this. We offer a hybrid office/home working environment and an open-minded culture where diversity and inclusion are part of how we work. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact the recruiting manager: Angel Romero, Head of Project Office – Automation, tel. +358 50 5645605. Please note that during week 35, Angel will be on a business trip and may not be able to respond immediately. During that week, he will be working in the UTC−3 time zone. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Sandvik’s HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and at 12-15 EEST). Want to join our team? Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Sunday, August 30, 2026. Please note that we are already reviewing applications during the application period. Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV. If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email. Job ID: R0093639. About our company 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 2025, the group had approximately 42.000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 121 billion.