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Product Development Manager

The Rock Drills Technology Unit is responsible for the product development, supply and support of premium rock drill offering for Surface Drilling and Underground Drilling applications as well as for global aftermarket and service. Our expertise in best-in-class rock drilling technology is recognized globally, and it drives us to continue excel through innovation in rock drills, digital products and supply chain excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering the most reliable rock drills in the world that meet and exceed customer safety and productivity needs.

We are now looking for a Product Development Manager. This position is full-time, permanent and located at Tampere Myllypuro site. Your mission is to lead Rock Drills product development teams delivering best in class new rock drills and digital products and secure the competitiveness of current products. You are key driver of our strategy and valued member of Rock Drills Technology Unit management team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the product development organization, including resourcing, finding talents and developing competences
Manage the daily and weekly capacity and task management to ensure delivery of activities in time, scope and budget
Act as a mentor for the rock drills and digital product development by sharing information, connecting people and data as well as innovating together with the team
Ensure IP protection by securing the rock drills engineering data and act as gate keeper to minimize sharing of the critical information
Drive innovation culture in Rock Drills product development to ensure competitiveness
Ensure timely Digital products development in scope, budget and quality

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering on relevant discipline
Several years of experience leading product development organizations
Proven track record of leading organizations and managing operations in complex high technology setting
Strong analytical, strategical, technical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities
Fluency in English and Finnish is mandatory to be successful in the role

What is in it for you?

We offer an interesting and challenging role surrounded by a dynamic and highly skilled group of professionals, as well as opportunities for career development within a global company with strong brands and products. Sandvik also provides opportunities for professional development through various Sandvik training and development programs. Additionally, we offer good employee benefits, and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the job, please contact the recruiting manager:

Eerikki Virtanen, Rock Drills Technology Unit Director, tel. +358 50 325 0432 (EET).

For further information about the recruitment process, please contact:

HR Services Finland, tel. +358 800 1 44444 (weekdays at 9-11 and 13-15 EET).

How to join our team?

Submit your application at home.sandvik/careers by Wednesday January 7th, 2026.

Your application should consist of an introductory letter including your salary request and a CV. If you wish to add a cover letter to your application, please make sure to attach the file when uploading your CV. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email.

Job ID: R0086644

About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global engineering group specializing in mining and rock excavation, metal-cutting, and advanced materials technology. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.

Sandvik Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. In 2024, sales were approximately 64 billion SEK with about 17,300 employees.

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