Vice President, Strategy & Sustainability

Sandvik; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability for the Powder Solutions division. This role shapes strategic direction, connects ambitions to execution, and reports to the division President.

You will guide senior leaders with insight, challenge assumptions and drive clear, actionable priorities across a global organization. You will collaborate across borders to advance Net-Zero, circularity and ESG targets, while identifying strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities in

Qualifications

• Advanced English skills.
• Experience leading strategy, transformation or corporate development at senior levels.
• Proven ability to align stakeholders across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Strong understanding of industrial, technology or capital equipment businesses.
• Knowledge of sustainability strategy, ESG or regulatory frameworks (CRMA/CSRD) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the strategic plan and key initiatives.
• Develop policies supporting sustainability objectives, targets and regulatory requirements.
• Drive progress toward Net-Zero and circularity targets with Sandvik Sustainability goals.
• Identify and lead M&A and strategic partnerships aligned with the strategic plan.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic decision information for senior management.
• Lead and develop the team, fostering a collaborative and psychologically safe environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

University degree (business administration or related)

Job description

Turn long-term ambitions into measurable business outcomes for division Powder Solutions. We’re looking for an experienced leader who combines commercial insight with strong execution, builds alignment across a global organization and advances our sustainability agenda.

Your mission

As Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability, you shape and implement the division’s strategic direction together with the Powder Solutions management team. Working across the business, you connect strategic ambitions with operational execution, providing senior leaders with insight, constructive challenges and clear guidance.

You report to the President of Powder Solutions and are an active member of the Powder Solutions management team.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the approved strategic plan, including key programs and initiatives.
• Develop organizational policies that support sustainability objectives, business targets and regulatory requirements.
• Drive progress toward the division’s Net-Zero targets, Circularity and Responsible Business targets together with Sandvik Machining Sustainability goals.
• Identify and lead M&A and strategic partnership opportunities aligned with our strategic plan.
• Provide market intelligence, competitive insight, business cases and strategic decision-making material for senior management.
• Lead, coach and develop your team while building a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with psychological safety.

Location and flexibility

This role offers location flexibility across Europe, with frequent global travel as a natural part of the position.

Your profile

You’re a strategic leader with a strong track record of delivering initiatives in international organizations. You navigate fast-moving, complex business environments with commercial focus and sound judgement.

Your background includes

• A relevant university degree, such as business administration or another related field.
• Extensive progressive experience in strategy, transformation or corporate development, including senior leadership and management-team-level decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead transformation and align senior stakeholders across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Strong commercial understanding of industrial, technology or capital equipment business.
• Advanced English skills.

Experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy or business development is welcome. Knowledge of sustainability strategy and ESG or regulatory frameworks – including science-based targets, circularity, the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) or the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – is a strong advantage.

Intellectual curiosity, pragmatism and an execution-focused mindset define your leadership. You build trust, challenge constructively and translate complex business questions into clear priorities and actions. As a confident and credible leader, you empower others, embrace new ideas and create alignment around shared goals.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech-driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort, so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We support each other, learn together and celebrate our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Gabriella Huss, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, at [e-mail].

Hiring Manager: David Goulbourne, President of Powder Solutions

Business area Machining is a global leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting, as well as metal powder. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 44 billion with about 18,700 employees.