Program Manager

DON’T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT YOUR CAREER…….

WE WANT YOU TO HELP US CREATE THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF OUR COMPANY

We embarked a seven year global Business Transformation program enabled by SAP S/4HANA in January 2021. This is a greenfield implementation for Sandvik, a large Swedish multinational group. Ireland was chosen as the central hub location for this business digitalisation initiative which we call the “Seamless Flow Program”. A second phase of the Program is now starting, with ambition to extend the template to our Sales Units.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our diverse and multi-cultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to create the digital future for our organisation using the very latest SAP technologies, creating sustainable business benefits and supporting the execution of Divisional strategies.

As we are creating a new internal SAP competency, this presents a great opportunity for learning and career development in this full-time position.

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 44,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers’ productivity, safety and their profitability.

We are now recruiting for a Program Manager (M3) (Hybrid) - for a permanent role in our Dublin Office.

JOB PURPOSE

The Program Manager is a senior leadership position within Business Area SMR, which has strong ambition to deliver transformation as defined in the Business Platform Strategy. The role has overall responsibility to establish one overarching program plan for including Seamless Flow, SMART and Service Platform across Business Areas SMR & SRP. This plan and the associated prioritisation structures will support the organisation as a whole to ensure successful delivery of these Programs. Identification of potential blockers and removal of these will be a key success factor for the Programs.

Close alignment across strategic programs (i.e. Seamless Flow, SMART and Service Platform) is critical. The role requires a significant amount of senior stakeholder management within these Programs, with regular upward reporting to the Executive Steering Committee. It is responsible for the oversight of the Programs, raising issues to the Executive Steering Committee for resolution. Identifying issues with prioritisation of resources across the Program teams, SMR IT, the System Integrator (SI) and other third-party vendors will be a key part of the role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage the overall cross-program roadmap
• Establish an integrated governance structure over program plan, resources and conflicts to promote success of large scale Programs
• Establish principles or outcomes that help to drive such governance
• Manage the risks to program delivery through ensuring that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
• Be proactive in anticipating potential challenges and addressing them
• Work closely with Program Sponsors and senior business stakeholders to secure appropriate and timely business involvement in the program
• Work closely with the Program Managers, IT Project Managers and the SMR IT Delivery organisation to ensure the prioritisation of “on-demand” resources in line with the plan
• Prepare material for information and for decision making at the Executive Steering Committee meetings
• Facilitate the Executive Steering Committee meetings
• Participate at the Executive Steering Committee meetings in accordance with the required cadence
• Collaborate with external partners to develop and embed a set of best practices
• Create an environment that supports continuous connectivity, collaboration and knowledge sharing

Your Profile

You are a highly motivated, delivery focused leader with superb interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence. You have a positive outlook, a can-do attitude and thrive on working in a multi-cultural team. You have a demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-line organisation and have highly developed stakeholder management, influencing and negotiating skills. In this regard, you will demonstrate genuine thought leadership to support resolution of challenges impacting people and the organisation. You have experience in running global transformation programs, solving complex challenges, working and supporting large scale Programs. You have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and are proficient in the MS Office Suite. You are educated to degree and/or masters level. You have a 10 to 15 years of experience in a senior change role leading complex business and IT projects in large scale and /or multi-national environments. Negotiation skills and experience in decentralised business would be beneficial.

Other

Some international travel will be required.

What we offer:

22 days annual leave

4 Company Days

Defined Contribution Pension

VHI Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

On-Site Gym

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme

Flexible start & Finish times

Hybrid working

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability

Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for our employees and the environment; wherever in the world we operate.

Our high ethical standards determine our policy of putting Safety at a premium, acknowledging and respecting the communities and giving due consideration to the environment in the areas we operate.

These core values, to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, are the foundation of how we work today. We also recognise the importance on inter-personal relationships and how those based on honesty, respect and trust, enhance our working lives and help each other’s growth and career development.

Equality of opportunity is fully supported and endorsed as an employer by Sandvik, while also welcoming the additional strength that diversity brings, by providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Location: Dockline, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Reporting to: Director - SMR Seamless Flow Program

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. In 2021, sales were approximately 41 billion SEK with about 15,500 employees within continuing operations.

A glimpse of our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial! For us, success is a team effort - we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. We also give you the freedom to find that perfect mix between work, family life and interests. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

How to apply? Interested in the challenge? Please apply directly at https://www.home.sandvik/career

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The closing date for applications is 31st January 2023

Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid permit to work in the EU