Development Manager

Are you passionate about improving ways of working, driving change, and creating more efficient product development processes?

At our Sandvik's Underground Drilling division, we are looking for a Development Manager to lead and drive the development of our product development and product line processes, and common ways of working. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we develop products, manage complexity, and collaborate across functions and divisions. The position is permanent and based in Tampere, Finland or in Lyon, France.

Your mission

As Development Manager, you will lead and drive initiatives that improve the effectiveness of our product development and product line processes, and cross-functional ways of working.

You will work closely with stakeholders across several functions to identify development needs, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure sustainable implementation of agreed development actions. This role combines strategic development work with hands-on execution. You will not only define improvement roadmaps but also actively contribute to implementing and embedding new ways of working.

Guided by Sandvik's core values, you inspire stakeholders across functions, help remove barriers to change, and foster an environment where continuous improvement and collaboration can thrive.

Your main responsibilities

Lead process development initiatives within product development and product line

Lead selected cross-functional process development initiatives supporting division strategy

Facilitate the identification, prioritization, and implementation of process improvements

Develop, train, and promote common practices, and standardized ways of working

Lead and coordinate the overall development initiative portfolio, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and progress visibility across functions

Lead change management and culture development activities supporting the adoption of common practices and improved ways of working

Monitor progress and