Sustainability Transformation Lead

Sandvik AB; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB (Sandvik Coromant) seeks an experienced transformation professional to drive its sustainability strategy across a global matrix. You will connect strategy, functions and operations, turning ambitions into practical, value-adding actions through collaboration and business partnering.

Based in Stockholm or Sandviken with hybrid work and international travel, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, build ESG data capabilities, and partner with leadership to translate commitments into

Qualifications

• A university degree in sustainability, engineering, business administration or an equivalent field.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, ESG, and business integration.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, major programs, or transformation initiatives.
• Proven stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability transformation initiatives, strategies, targets, and roadmaps.
• Align sustainability priorities across functions and business areas.
• Coordinate and develop the Sustainability Solutions team, ensuring alignment, collaboration and consistent business partnering across functions.
• Partner with leadership teams and key stakeholders to turn commitments and regulatory requirements into business actions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and capability-building activities.
• Develop ESG and EHS data capabilities, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Contribute to sustainability communications, reporting, and governance processes.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

University degree

Tools

Data analytics

Dashboards

Job description

Turn sustainability ambitions into practical business impact. We’re looking for an experienced transformation professional who connects strategy, functions and operations, building momentum around sustainability priorities across a global matrix organization.

About the job

You drive the implementation of Sandvik Coromant’s sustainability strategy across the organization. Through collaboration, influence and business partnering, you help leadership teams and functions translate strategic priorities into practical, value-adding solutions.

Job responsibilities

• Drive sustainability transformation initiatives, strategies, targets, and roadmaps.
• Align sustainability priorities across functions and business areas.
• Coordinate and develop the Sustainability Solutions team, ensuring alignment, collaboration and consistent business partnering across functions.
• Partner with leadership teams and key stakeholders to turn commitments and regulatory requirements into business actions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and capability-building activities.
• Develop ESG and EHS data capabilities, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Contribute to sustainability communications, reporting, and governance processes.

Location and flexibility

This position is based in Stockholm or Sandviken, with a hybrid work setup. Some international travel is included.

Your profile

You bring extensive experience in sustainability, business development, transformation or a related field. With a broad business perspective, you’re comfortable leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in an international matrix organization.

Your background includes:

• A university degree in sustainability, engineering, business administration or an equivalent field.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, ESG, and business integration.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, major programs, or transformation initiatives.
• Proven stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience from manufacturing or industrial environments is advantageous. Knowledge of sustainability reporting, ESG performance management, data analytics, dashboards, product sustainability, circularity, or emerging regulatory requirements is also beneficial.

Self-driven and accountable, you create progress by engaging people across functions, cultures, and geographies. You balance strategic thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and communicate complex priorities in a clear way. With structure, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust, you help guide the organization through change.

Our culture

Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website , LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Patrik Eurenius, hiring manager, at [e-mail]