IT Manager, Tampere Site

Sandvik; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Competitive benefits

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead local IT operations and support digital transformation at their key production site in Tampere, Finland.

In this role, you will collaborate with global IT teams, manage local IT services, and ensure alignment with company standards while contributing to strategic decision-making.

Competitive benefits and a flexible working model await the ideal candidate.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in IT service delivery in a production or industrial environment.
• Experience or interest in OT environments is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop local IT and OT services to support business operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on IT needs and changes.
• Ensure alignment between global IT standards and local needs.
• Drive and coordinate local IT projects and digital initiatives.
• Manage IT service lifecycle from design to operations.
• Coordinate services delivered by internal and external service providers.
• Ensure IT security, compliance, and implementation of Group standards locally.
• Own and manage IT budget, demand, and cost control.

Skills

IT service delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Proactive working

Fluent in English

Fluent in Finnish

Education

Relevant degree in IT or similar field

Job description

At Sandvik Mining, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of mining through digitalization, automation and sustainable technologies. As part of BA Mining, we focus on delivering modern IT solutions that improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency across our global sites.

Do you want to lead IT and digitalization at one of Sandvik’s key production sites? We are now looking for an IT Manager to join Sandvik Mining – BA Mining IT Countries team in Tampere.

In this role, you will drive local IT operations and IT/OT development at one of our key production sites. You will work closely with business stakeholders and global IT teams to ensure that services deliver real business value and support our ongoing digital transformation. You will play a key role in ensuring reliable IT/OT services while enabling future digital capabilities at the site. You will also be a member of the local management team, contributing to site development and strategic decision-making.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and develop local IT and OT services to support business operations
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on IT needs, opportunities and changes
• Ensure alignment between global IT standards, BA Mining strategy and local needs
• Drive and coordinate local IT projects and digital initiatives
• Manage IT service lifecycle (design – transition – operations)
• Coordinate and orchestrate services delivered by internal and external service providers
• Act as the local service integrator, ensuring service quality and business alignment
• Collaborate with global IT delivery teams on supplier and service-related decisions
• Coordinate local sourcing and expert services when required (e.g. application‑specific needs or projects)
• Ensure IT security, compliance and implementation of Group standards locally
• Own and manage IT budget, demand and cost control, acting as local service buyer

Your profile

• Relevant degree in IT or a similar field
• Solid experience in IT service delivery in a production or industrial environment
• Experience or interest in OT environments is considered an advantage
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, structured and self‑driven way of working
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Finnish

What’s in it for you?

• Key role in the digital transformation of a major industrial site
• Strong collaboration across business, IT and OT domains
• Opportunity to influence both local operations and global initiatives
• Flexible working model and competitive benefits
• Inclusive company culture where values are Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus