Are you a senior digital communications professional ready to take the lead in shaping the digital communication landscape within a global industrial frontrunner? Do you thrive in strategic thinking and hands-on execution while inspiring a team of experts? And do you excel as a strong networker who easily navigates in a global organization with a variety of stakeholders? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Sandvik Group is looking for a Digital Communications Manager to orchestrate and optimize our digital communications strategies. By setting the path forward for our digital channel landscape, you’ll ensure engaging and relevant communications towards all our target audiences, both internally and externally.

Why join us in this role?

At Sandvik, we pioneer cutting-edge engineering solutions that shape industries where we operate and make a real difference. We welcome you to an inclusive, agile and fun working environment where we enable innovation and healthy collaborations. We offer you:

The opportunity to lead and shape Sandvik’s digital communications strategy on a global scaleA collaborative and innovative environment that values your expertiseProfessional growth in a role that blends strategic vision with operational impactA focus on work-life balance with the freedom to lead without managerial responsibilitiesTo be part of the highly skilled Sandvik Group Communications Team where you will be exposed to stakeholders across the Sandvik universe, and you will have the opportunity to learn from your closest team and colleagues

Your mission
Our current Digital Communications Manager is moving to new challenges, and we're now recruiting her replacement. As our next Digital Communications Manager, you’re the strategic and operational driving force behind our digital communication platforms. From the overall strategy and web management to social media, SEM, SEO, intranet strategy and other internal engagement tools, your role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities aimed at enhancing our global digital presence. Your role includes leading and coordinating the work of managers or higher professional levels to achieve agreed business and functional results, but in an indirect manner (without line manager responsibility).

You ensure that we stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing and communication to ensure the organization remains competitive and that our brand foundations are present in all digital touchpoints. You’re also a key player in developing and creating the Sandvik branding campaigns, which have been internally awarded at several occasions. 

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategize and optimize: Lead the development and execution of cutting-edge strategies for SEO, SEM, social media, and web to ensure maximum visibility and engagementDevelop digital tools: Oversee the evolution of platforms such as our website, intranet, and digital asset management systems, ensuring seamless functionality and user experienceProject leadership: Manage new initiatives, like the building and launch of our next-generation intranet, while steering cross-functional collaboration and driving towards our digital "north star"Analytics and insights: Use data to inform decisions, refine strategies, and report on performance across digital channelsInspire and collaborate: Lead a team of experts by providing strategic direction and fostering an environment of innovation and agile teamwork – without formal managerial responsibilitiesStakeholder engagement: Align digital efforts with internal and external stakeholders to amplify our brand and meet organizational goalsAgency management: Evaluate, manage, and collaborate with external suppliers to balance in-house and outsourced needs

The location for this position is Stockholm and we apply a hybrid work set-up, allowing you to combine office and remote work. You report to the Vice President of Corporate Communications Relations and Productions at Sandvik Group.

Your profile
We’re looking for a senior expert in digital communications, data and analytics, who has experience and curiosity in generative AI, an understanding of IT requirements, and skills in writing and channel management. You are a skilled content creator with the ability of transferring corporate messages and strategies into compelling content. You have vast experience of working with communications at international companies or agencies, and your experience is backed by a relevant university degree. Acting in a global setting calls for excellent skills in English

We highly value your soft skills! By combining your strategic thinking, analytical skills, technical expertise and an agile mindset, you can set targets, monitor performance and adjust strategies as needed to achieve results. Being self-motivated, outgoing, and confident, you also know how to prioritize and creatively solve problems. Add to this an eye for details, a passion for collaboration and a great ability to create networks, and you’re a perfect match for this job!

We believe that you will tick the following boxes:

Senior-level expertise in digital communications, with a proven track record in SEO, SEM, social media, internal digital communications and website strategyA visionary thinker with hands-on experience in project management and leading cross-functional teamsStrong technical acumen in digital platforms and tools, coupled with a creative mindset for user experience designExceptional analytical skills to translate data into actionable strategiesA collaborative approach to working with internal teams, external partners, and global stakeholdersPassion for staying ahead of digital trends and translating them into impactful business outcomes

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 stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.  

Contact information   

For further information about this position, please contact: 

James Crilley, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, james.crilley@sandvik.com

We have already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts.

Hiring Manager   

Edvard Bergström, Vice President of Corporate Communications Relations and Productions at Sandvik Group.

Union contacts – Sweden

Kristina Sundell, Unionen, +46 (0)70 211 64 00   

Erik Knebel, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)173 846 10

Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 26 19 84

Application

If you’re passionate about digital innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a rockstar team that’s shaping the future of digital communications!

Please send us your application through our application system as soon as possible and no later than February 6, 2025. Job ID: R0075044. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail.   

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.

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 2023 the Group had approximately 41 ,000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK in about 170 countries.