{"data":{"id":184681,"slug":"vice-president-strategy-business-development","type":"job","title":"Vice President, Strategy & Business Development","description":"Do you thrive on shaping strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, and creating long-term value in a global industrial business? At Business Area Mining, you help define our strategic agenda and drive growth, transformation, and portfolio development.\n\nSome words about us\n\nMining is a business area within Sandvik and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions, and technologies for the mining industry. Together with our customers, we improve safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining operations worldwide.\n\nWith approximately 18,400 employees and annual revenues of around SEK 63 billion, we have a strong market position, ambitious growth plans, and a clear focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success.\n\nRole overview\n\nAs Vice President for Strategy and Business Development, you lead the function and play a key role in defining and executing Mining's strategic agenda. You oversee portfolio development, strategic initiatives, and M&A activities in close collaboration with divisional presidents, functional leaders, and Sandvik Group stakeholders.\n\nYou report directly to the President of Mining and are a member of the BA's management team.\n\nYour mission\n\nYou translate the BA's strategic priorities into clear direction, focused initiatives, and measurable business impact. Through analysis, portfolio work, and transformation initiatives, you strengthen competitive advantage and support sustainable growth. You also have overall hosting responsibility for the Marketing and Communications function within Mining.\n\nYour key responsibilities\n\nDriving BA strategy development and execution.\nSupporting divisional strategy development and business planning.\nLeading mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic partnerships.\nEvaluating growth opportunities, portfolio priorities, and industry trends.\nProviding market intelligence, competitive insights, and strategic analysis to support executive decision-making.\n\nLocation\n\nThis position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. International travel is a natural and expected part of the position.\n\nYour profile\n\nYou're an experienced strategy leader with a strong track record in business development and execution. Combining strategic thinking with commercial acumen, you've influenced business direction and delivered impact in complex international environments.\n\nYour background includes\n\nExperience from management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or business development.\nSolid M&A experience, including deal evaluation, due diligence, integration, and value creation.\nProven success leading strategic initiatives and transformation in international organizations.\nExperience working closely with executive leadership teams and boards.\nStrong commercial understanding of industrial, technology, or capital equipment businesses.\n\nIntellectual curiosity, pragmatism, and execution focus characterize your leadership style. You build trust quickly, challenge constructively, and translate complex business questions into clear priorities and actions. With a collaborative mindset, you create alignment and help position the business for continued success.\n\nOur culture\n\nAt Sandvik, we're tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, grow, and reach their full potential. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.\n\nContact information\n\nFor further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com\n\nWe've already decided which advertising channels and marketing campaigns to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts.\n\nHiring Manager\n\nPatrick Murphy, President, Business Area Mining\n\nHow to apply\n\nSend your application no later than September 20th, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don't accept applications by email. Job ID: R0096931.\n\nOur recruitment process is open and fair, and all applications are evaluated in line with the specified requirements profile. To learn more, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Vice President, Strategy & Business Development","description_original":"Do you thrive on shaping strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, and creating long-term value in a global industrial business? At Business Area Mining, you help define our strategic agenda and drive growth, transformation, and portfolio development.\nSome words about us\nMining is a business area within Sandvik and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions, and technologies for the mining industry. Together with our customers, we improve safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining operations worldwide.\nWith approximately 18,400 employees and annual revenues of around SEK 63 billion, we have a strong market position, ambitious growth plans, and a clear focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success.\nRole overview\nAs Vice President for Strategy and Business Development, you lead the function and play a key role in defining and execution Mining\u2019s strategic agenda. You oversee portfolio development, strategic initiatives, and M&A activities in close collaboration with divisional presidents, functional leaders, and Sandvik Group stakeholders.\nYou report directly to the President of Mining and are a member of the BA\u2019s management team.\nYour mission\nYou translate the BA\u2019s strategic priorities into clear direction, focused initiatives, and measurable business impact. Through analysis, portfolio work, and transformation initiatives, you strengthen competitive advantage and support sustainable growth. You also have overall hosting responsibility for the Marketing and Communications function within Mining.\nYour key responsibilities\nDriving BA strategy development and execution.\nSupporting divisional strategy development and business planning.\nLeading mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic partnerships.\nEvaluating growth opportunities, portfolio priorities, and industry trends.\nProviding market intelligence, competitive insights, and strategic analysis to support executive decision-making.\n\nLocation\nThis position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. International travel is a natural and expected part of the position.\nYour profile\nYou\u2019re an experienced strategy leader with a strong track record in business development and execution. Combining strategic thinking with commercial acumen, you\u2019ve influenced business direction and delivered impact in complex international environments.\nYour background includes\nExperience from management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or business development.\nSolid M&A experience, including deal evaluation, due diligence, integration, and value creation.\nProven success leading strategic initiatives and transformation in international organizations.\nExperience working closely with executive leadership teams and boards.\nStrong commercial understanding of industrial, technology, or capital equipment businesses.\n\nIntellectual curiosity, pragmatism, and execution focus characterize your leadership style. You build trust quickly, challenge constructively, and translate complex business questions into clear priorities and actions. With a collaborative mindset, you create alignment and help position the business for continued success.\nOur culture\nAt Sandvik, we\u2019re tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, grow, and reach their full potential. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.\nContact information   \nFor further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com\nWe\u2019ve already decided which advertising channels and marketing campaigns to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts.\nHiring Manager   \nPatrick Murphy, President, Business Area Mining\nHow to apply \nSend your application no later than September 20th, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don\u2019t accept applications by email. Job ID: R0096931. \nOur recruitment process is open and fair, and all applications are evaluated in line with the specified requirements profile. 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