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Do you want to join an innovative and dynamic environment and work with tomorrow's software offerings for the manufacturing industry? This could be the role for you! At Division Tool Flow Solutions, we’re now looking for a visionary leader to manage our new Data Services product line.

Some words about the division

Our newly established Tool Flow Solutions division, part of Sandvik Machining Solutions, comprises around 150 employees and two brands CRIBWISE and TDM Systems. We act in a fast-paced software business, have a strong focus on growth and aim at becoming a world leader within our domain. Welcome to Sandvik!

Your mission

As Head of our Global Data Services Product Line, you take the lead in establishing a standalone offering for Data Services – which previously has been an add-on to our other software offerings. One of your main tasks is to oversee our product management process from conception through release and beyond. Taking responsibility for the end-to-end business outcomes of the products, you ensure that every aspect from product development to sales, marketing, and customer service is aligned to deliver maximum value to customers and drive business success. You set product strategies, define product roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to drive product success in the marketplace.

Included in your role is to :

• Establish a strategy and vision for our Data Services offering and create and manage a multi-year execution plan.
• Develop and package the offering, define the go-to-market strategy and operating model together with sales and marketing and service teams.
• Develop modern technology and tools that allow us to deliver value-adding data services to our customers, through efficient collaboration with technology teams.

You report to the President of Tool Flow Solutions and are an active member of our management team. The location for this position is either at one of or Swedish sites, or in Tübingen, Germany, and some travel is part of the role.

Your profile

We’re looking for an experienced product manager with a track record of managing all aspects of a successful software product throughout its lifecycle – preferably within manufacturing and tool management. Since we're a global business, you need great communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Your background includes :

We highly value your personal qualities, characterized by your ability to think strategically and execute methodically; balancing multiple priorities. You have pronounced analytical and problem-solving skills – great for decision-making and interpreting strategic data. With your customer-focused mindset and results-oriented entrepreneurial spirit, you’re adaptive and resilient, and able to navigate complex challenges with agility. As a visionary leader and innovative thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you excel in inspiring and motivating teams as well as interacting and negotiating with stakeholders across our global matrix organization.

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 invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our , or to get to know us further.