Shape the future of the Rotary Drilling Division’s product portfolio and technology roadmap. Business Area Mining is looking for an accomplished product and engineering leader who turns market needs and industry trends into innovative solutions that create lasting customer and business value.
As Vice President, Development and Product Management, you lead the global function across R&D, product engineering, order-based engineering and product management. You define the strategic direction of the portfolio, guide investments in innovation and ensure alignment between the product roadmap and business objectives.
You’re a member of the Division Management Team and report to the Division President.
This position is based in Alachua, Florida, USA. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.
You’re an experienced leader with extensive progressive leadership experience in product development, product line management or both. Your background includes successfully launching products, leading large teams and driving strategic growth in complex technical environments.
External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, indefinite basis without sponsorship. Current employees may be considered for visa sponsorship based on business needs and company policy.
A result-focused and hands-on approach helps you turn strategy into action. You lead change with creativity and commitment, collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries and bring genuine passion to developing advanced industrial products and solutions.
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Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com
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Hiring Manager: David Hallett, President, Rotary Drilling Division (effective November 1st, 2026).
Send your application no later than October 22nd, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098104.
Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at
hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.
Business area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 63 billion with about 18,400 employees.
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.
