Project Manager

Project Manager

Sandvik has an opportunity for a Project Manager position in Alachua, Florida USA (greater Gainesville, FL area).

Sandvik is a global engineering leader with over 41,000 employees worldwide. We're proud to be ranked among Forbes' Top 100 Global Employers. At our Rotary Drilling Division headquarters in Alachua, Florida, we design and build world-class surface mining drill rigs used across the globe. Our culture is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a passion for solving real-world challenges — all in a fun, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

The Project Manager position within Rotary Drills Design and Development (D&D) is responsible for managing the R&D and Engineering projects and activities within the division rotary drills at the Alachua facility according to Sandvik Project Model guidelines. Project Manager is responsible for planning project activities, managing project timelines and contents, completing the projects in the agreed schedule, and reporting the projects based on the priorities set by VP of Design and Development. Close cooperation with product line, sourcing, procurement, production, technical support and sales support is needed for successful completion of projects. This position reports to the VP of D&D.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure all project personnel / employees are provided with a safe and healthy work environment. This includes compliance with the Sandvik safety management program
• Ensure Gate 1-5 deliverables are kept according to Project Model process
• Create detailed work breakdown structure based on project scope, schedule and budget – project plan
• Ensure delivery of Project on scope, schedule and budget. Monitor and manage triple constraints
• Documenting and reporting the project progress, preparing presentations to maintain the project portfolio
• Develop project culture and best practices in project management at the facility – Lean product development
• Develop and maintain the project white boards and maintain them throughout the project
• Maintain a team-working environment through all level of management according to Sandvik Core Values
• Prepare and present project updates to the offering steering group
• Work closely with a chief engineer and a product manager to agree on project scope through the project
• Will work in compliance with the Sandvik safety management program
• Demonstrate respect and commitment to the IMS System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018) taking accountability for its effectiveness and continual improvement

Your profile

You possess an MBA or B. of Sc. In Engineering. Five years of Project Management experience. Formal PM training ands certification. Min. 5-8 years of practical experience in mobile equipment or heavy equipment industry. Experience in New Product Development experience is preferred.

Required skills & competencies

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent people management and team working skills
• Ability to manage teams/projects and bring them to success
• Familiar with lean product development principle
• Application knowledge of mobile equipment, preferably in drilling equipment
• Excellent communication skills (both verbally and written)
• Demonstrated experience in building business relationships
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills
• Ability to build high performance effective teams across business functions and lead the teams

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine) starting 30 days after hire.
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover.
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months)
• 401(k) with 5% annual salary contribution + 50% match on the first 6% starting 90 days after hire.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace where innovation thrives.