Project Manager, Automation

Sandvik; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sandvik Automation in Tampere seeks a Project Manager to lead Customer and R&D initiatives, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and drive PM practices across functions. You will coordinate with global teams and travel to client sites as needed.

The role requires English fluency and a track record in project leadership. Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office is expected, with Spanish/Portuguese as a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and excellent project management credentials.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish/Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience with MS Project or other PM software and with MS Office tools.
• Willingness to travel globally and work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer and R&D projects within defined scope, quality, budget and schedule.
• Lead project teams and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and divisions.
• Improve project management processes and practices within the organization.
• Travel to customer sites worldwide as an integral part of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

English fluency

Other languages

MS Office

MS Project

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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. We at Sandvik are committed to investing in you and your professional development. So, if you are interested in becoming part of our digital journey, please keep reading! The position is permanent, full-time and 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. [phone]. 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. [phone] (weekdays at 9-11 and at 12-15 EEST).

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.