Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

Do you thrive on shaping strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, and creating long-term value in a global industrial business? At Business Area Mining, you help define our strategic agenda and drive growth, transformation, and portfolio development.

Some words about us

Mining is a business area within Sandvik and a leading global supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services, digital solutions, and technologies for the mining industry. Together with our customers, we improve safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining operations worldwide.

With approximately 18,400 employees and annual revenues of around SEK 63 billion, we have a strong market position, ambitious growth plans, and a clear focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success.

Role overview

As Vice President for Strategy and Business Development, you lead the function and play a key role in defining and execution Mining’s strategic agenda. You oversee portfolio development, strategic initiatives, and M&A activities in close collaboration with divisional presidents, functional leaders, and Sandvik Group stakeholders.

You report directly to the President of Mining and are a member of the BA’s management team.

Your mission

You translate the BA’s strategic priorities into clear direction, focused initiatives, and measurable business impact. Through analysis, portfolio work, and transformation initiatives, you strengthen competitive advantage and support sustainable growth. You also have overall hosting responsibility for the Marketing and Communications function within Mining.

Your key responsibilities

• Driving BA strategy development and execution.
• Supporting divisional strategy development and business planning.
• Leading mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic partnerships.
• Evaluating growth opportunities, portfolio priorities, and industry trends.
• Providing market intelligence, competitive insights, and strategic analysis to support executive decision-making.

Location

This position is based in Stockholm, Sweden. International travel is a natural and expected part of the position.

Your profile

You’re an experienced strategy leader with a strong track record in business development and execution. Combining strategic thinking with commercial acumen, you’ve influenced business direction and delivered impact in complex international environments.

Your background includes

• Experience from management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Solid M&A experience, including deal evaluation, due diligence, integration, and value creation.
• Proven success leading strategic initiatives and transformation in international organizations.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams and boards.
• Strong commercial understanding of industrial, technology, or capital equipment businesses.

Intellectual curiosity, pragmatism, and execution focus characterize your leadership style. You build trust quickly, challenge constructively, and translate complex business questions into clear priorities and actions. With a collaborative mindset, you create alignment and help position the business for continued success.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, grow, and reach their full potential. 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

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Hiring Manager

Patrick Murphy, President, Business Area Mining

How to apply

Send your application no later than September 20th, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by email. Job ID: R0096931.

Our recruitment process is open and fair, and all applications are evaluated in line with the specified requirements profile. To learn more, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at

hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.