Strategic Growth & Innovation Manager

SSAB; Borlänge kommun; Híbrido; SEK 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SSAB is seeking an experienced Business Innovation Manager to shape SSAB Europe’s non-automotive growth portfolio by translating market, regulatory and transformation developments into prioritized strategic growth platforms.

The role owns strategic development and validation of new opportunities, defines growth opportunities, builds techno-commercial business cases and provides clear recommendations for prioritization across product lines.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in steel, metals, industrial manufacturing or a comparable B2B environment.
• Strong techno-commercial capability connecting material, product, process and application knowledge with market attractiveness, customer value, cost, profitability and business potential.
• Experience in business development, segment or application development, product management, technical sales, strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to explain complex topics clearly to management, specialists and external stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Define and manage SSAB Europe’s growth portfolio across short-, medium- and long-term horizons.
• Identify and shape growth opportunities across segments, applications, solutions, services, partnerships, and business models.
• Lead techno-commercial business cases evaluating fit, market attractiveness and value.
• Define customer problems, differentiated value propositions, solution concepts, validation plans and success criteria with cross-functional teams.
• Own the Business Innovation portfolio and maturation gates, including validation criteria and decision points.
• Coordinate and communicate opportunity development with Sales, Product Lines, Technical Development, R&D and other stakeholders.
• Be part of the commercial transformation steering group to own future growth opportunities.
• Support Market intelligence projects and SSAB Zero business development when needed.

Conocimientos

Techno-commercial capability

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Educación

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/MET Materials Science or related engineering

Descripción del empleo

SSAB is seeking an experienced Business Innovation Manager to shape SSAB Europe’s non-automotive growth portfolio by translating market, regulatory and transformation developments into prioritized strategic growth platforms.

The role owns strategic development and validation of new opportunities, defines growth opportunities, builds techno-commercial business cases and provides clear recommendations for prioritization across product lines.