About this role
As a leading supplier in the global cutting tool industry, our brand portfolio holds some of the strongest brands on the market. Our strategy is based on being frontrunners in operational excellence, advanced technology and customer interactions and our business includes innovations in additive and digital manufacturing. Welcome to the exiting world of Sandvik Machining Solutions! Our new department of Governance and Enterprise Architecture within Sandvik Machining Solutions (SMS) aims to form a business environment that is dynamically ready for the digital future. We are now looking for a Technology Strategist - someone who thrives in a start-up setting and wants to be an important player in shaping our organization and supporting the strategic directions of our technology investments. Your mission – Enabling success and creating enthusiasm in change activities This position comes with the truly inspiring mission of ensuring that our change initiatives are introduced to the organization in ways that align with our corporate vision and Technology Change Agenda. Creating conditions for smooth transitions, you implement change management strategies and plans that creates enthusiasm and engagement. An important part of your job is carrying out projects in relation to major activities; aligning two organizations following a merger or acquisition, sale or cultural/strategic change of direction. Other responsibilities include: • Ownership of the SMS IT communication plan and Technology Change Agenda framework • Conducting impact analysis, assessing change readiness and identifying key stakeholders • Mentoring and coaching the organization in change implementation • Supporting the design and delivery of Business Technology Change Agendas This position is located in Kista or Sandviken, and some business travel is included. Your character – An ambassador of change who enjoys a challenge We are looking for someone with a degree in a relevant field of studies, combined with solid experience from change management. You have a genuine interest and understanding of IT, while operational experience isn’t required. Excellent skills in communicating and presenting strategies is key to success in this position. Previous use of methodologies and tools for change, such as Lean Business or Six Sigma, is also beneficial. As we are a truly global organization, you have excellent skills in both written and verbal English. Your personality contributes to our achievements! You are a people-person with a curious mind and great ability to create enthusiastic environments. By understanding complex technology matters and utilizing your communication skills, you translate facts in an easy manner and find ways to ensure everyone is on board. Working with change really gets you going, and a challenge inspires you to reach even further. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Application As selections and interviews are made on an ongoing basis, we kindly ask you to send your application as soon as possible, and no later than November 22, 2018. Read more about Sandvik and apply at home.sandvik/career , Job ID: R0004305. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Dan Ekholm, Head of Governance and Enterprise Architecture, +46 (0)72 585 06 20 Union contacts - Sweden Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70 261 04 82 Anna Åkesson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 642 83 29 Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984 For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444. Recruitment Specialist Thomasine Rosenblad Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilize. In light of this, we respectfully decline any contact with marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns.