Vice President, Automation

Automation is one of Business Area Mining’s strategic growth businesses, developing and delivering industry-leading automation and autonomous solutions for the mining industry. By combining advanced technology with a strong customer focus, the business plays a key role in shaping safer, more productive and more sustainable mining operations.

We’re now looking for a Vice President, Automation to lead this global business and shape its next phase of profitable growth. This is a unique opportunity to take full responsibility for a market-leading portfolio within one of the mining industry’s most advanced technology businesses.

Your mission 

You lead the global Automation Business Unit, with full responsibility for strategy, profitability, product portfolio, sales, delivery, aftermarket, sourcing and supply chain and organizational development. Working closely with customers and stakeholders worldwide, you accelerate profitable growth, reinforce our market leadership and advance innovation across the business.

You report to the President, Digital Mining Technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Set and execute the long-term strategy for the Automation Business Unit and its product portfolio.

• Own the business unit’s P&L and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

• Drive innovation and the successful commercialization of new technologies and solutions.

• Deepen strategic customer relationships and further strengthen Sandvik’s leading position in mining automation.

• Build strong capabilities to support aftermarket growth through spare parts, services and learning and development across the organization

• Lead and develop a high-performing global organization with the capabilities required for future growth.

• Collaborate across Sandvik to maximize customer value, synergies and business performance.

Location and travel 

This position is based in Tampere, Finland. You operate in a highly international environment, with extensive global travel and regular engagement with customers and stakeholders.

Your profile

You’re an experienced business leader with a strong track record in mining technology, automation, digital solutions, or related industry. Combining strategic leadership with commercial acumen, you’ve successfully led global businesses, delivered profitable growth, and brought advanced technologies to market.

Your background includes

• Extensive leadership experience within a global, technology-intensive business environment.

• Strong P&L management experience and a proven record of delivering business growth.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional, and international organizations.

• Strong strategic, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate a clear vision while driving execution.

• It’s highly valued with experience in automation, autonomous systems, industrial software, robotics, AI-enabled products, mobile equipment, or related technologies.

Success in this position comes from combining business insight with curiosity, innovation, and a passion for customer value creation. You build trust through collaboration, inspire high-performing teams, and navigate complex global environments with confidence and integrity.

The team

You lead a global organization of approximately 500 employees and work closely with an experienced international leadership team. Collaboration spans customers, business stakeholders, and teams across Sandvik, creating opportunities to drive innovation and long-term business success on a global scale.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. 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. 

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com

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Hiring Manager: Riku Pulli, President, Digital Mining Technologies Division

How to apply 

Send your application no later than October 11th, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0097777. 

Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.

Business area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 63 billion with about 18,400 employees.