Product management

Product Manager - Rotary Components

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is looking for a Rotary Drills Product Line Manager – Rotary Components

About Us

Sandvik is a global engineering company with over 37,000 team members worldwide. Our division headquarters in sunny Alachua, FL is where we design and manufacture world class rotary drill machines for the global surface mining industry. We offer customer focused mining solutions centered on our own employees’ passion to win while maintaining a fun and rewarding work atmosphere.

Our Culture

At Sandvik, we’re technology driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive! Our workplace is full of dedicated and passionate team members who directly contribute to our company’s growth and success. We believe that diversity inspires, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our differences. And it’s our commitments to Safety, Quality and our People in what sets us apart here in Alachua.

The Rotary Drilling Division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a global supplier of rotary production drills for open pit mining applications, and is in Alachua, Florida, USA. We are now looking for a dynamic and experienced Product Line Manager for our digital products. The idea candidate will lead digital product portfolio from conception to release. We are looking for a leader who can guide cross functional teams and can work across Sandvik’ divisions.

As the Product Manager – Rotary Components you will support and manage all the activities related to planning, developing, marketing, and launching a product within the Rotary Components product. Also conceptualize and visualize how to determine how to drive development of customer centric solutions, products & services according to the Parts & Services strategy and will be responsible for project development support, offering management, lifecycle support, market share analysis, marketing and strategy support for the Portfolio. Provide training to Sales Organization on how to understand the Rotary Components business and importantly how to identify and sell the various solutions depending upon customers’ specific needs.

The key responsibilities are:

• Identify, develop and evaluate new product ideas, enhancements to existing products or strategic product extensions and translate research discoveries into usable and marketable offerings
• Lead, plan and track all phases of the product life cycle, from inception through introduction into the marketplace
• Lead offering development projects in line with the Project Gate Model and in co-operation with Rotary Components Business Unit.
• Conduct market analysis & gather competitive insights.
• Provide relevant product offering training on the component range Rotary Components used in UG Drill, SF Drill
• Keep up to date of competitor product development and product performance.
• Develop strategic roadmap products in line with Project Gate Model
• Define needs for enhancement of current offering and support to finetune the Rotary Components Product Roadmap
• Develop and communicate the customer value proposition for product portfolio.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships and networks within Sales Areas
• Strategic support in the mapping of market share and offering selection
• Development with stakeholders of accurate forecasting tool and processes – which works to ensure meeting of fill-rate targets for both internal and external customers (workshops and OTC)

Required Competencies

An entrepreneurial business professional with a track record of achieving business results to grow market share

You have a university degree in a technical or business or related field and demonstrated experience in driving value-based business. You have at least 5 years’ experience with Mining Equipment. You have detailed knowledge of the aftermarket business and the ability to understand and identify customer needs. Experience with Rotary Components Products and or Boom Drill & UG Drill product applications would be an advantage. You are flexible, self-motivated and an excellent communicator with detailed knowledge of heavy equipment and maintenance of equipment and Rotary Components at a customers level. You have an ability to identify equipment issues faced by customers and to find solutions to improve reliability, productivity and cost. Experience with Boom Drill & Rotary Drill products would be an advantage. As we operate in an international setting, you need to be fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.

We place great value on your personal qualities in this recruitment, characterized by your interpersonal and analytical skills. You are a strong communicator who can effectively engage and motivate your co-workers and stakeholders to reach business goals. You are pro-active and solution oriented and you are You have excellent customer relations and active listening skills; well-developed time management skills and you have demonstrated experience in driving business change. As a role model in our business, you have a high regard for safety, and you lead by example by promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

Education

university degree in a technical or business or related field.

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant Work Experience in the mining industry.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee wellness and recreational discounts, tuition reimbursement and a generous 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at sandvik.com/careers to the Product Line Manager – Components position, Job Req. ID # R0076726

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other.

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