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Do you enjoy leading through inspiration while helping people and organizations grow in a fast-changing environment? Here, you play a strategic and hands-on role to go beyond traditional learning programs—focusing on how skills are built, applied, and developed in the flow of work Why Sandvik? You are a part of a purpose-driven organization where learning, transformation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. By joining us, you also get to: Shape how skills and learning enable business success Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Be part of a culture that values curiosity, inclusion, and continuous development About the job You will lead the development of modern skills and learning strategies, connecting skills, performance, and business priorities. You will ensure we build the right capabilities for today and tomorrow—moving from course-based learning to a skills-based, continuous development approach. You will collaborate and support one Learning technology Lead, and one Learning Product Lead but also be expected to drive a collaboration forum with learning teams in our business areas and divisions. Job responsibilities Define and lead global skills and learning strategy aligned with business priorities Leverage AI to identify skill gaps, emerging capabilities and improve workforce development Ensure strong integration between skills, learning, performance and talent processes Define how learning impact is measured, focusing on capability, performance and business outcomes Use data and insights to continuously improve learning and skills investments As a team lead, support and develop a small, senior expert team Drive collaboration across Sandvik and utilize our great people working with learning in Business Areas and divisions Location and flexibility The location is preferably Stockholm or Sandviken but can be flexible for the right candidate Your profile With a strong interest in people development and organizational transformation, you combine leadership experience with a structured and curious mindset. You understand how to translate strategy into impactful learning initiatives and enjoy working closely with stakeholders. Your background also includes: Experience working with skills frameworks or driving skills-based transformation Strong data-driven mindset and understanding of how AI is shaping skills, learning and workforce development Strong collaboration and influencing skills across HR and business leaders Leadership experience with ability to guide and develop expert teams, but not necessarily managerial experience. Experience of working in a decentralized structure with Learning Relevant university degree You lead through inspiration rather than direction, creating engagement and ownership in your team. Curiosity drives your approach, and you actively involve others with an open mindset. You focus on simplifying complexity, identifying what truly adds value, and enabling others to act. Strong communication skills and a collaborative way of working help you build trust and momentum across stakeholders. 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. So, 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 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. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Contact information For further information about this position, please contact Susanne Ljung Nilsson, hiring manager, susanne.ljung_nilsson@sandvik.com. Due to summer vacations, response times may be longer than usual during this period. We’ve already decided on which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts in that matter. Union contacts Johanna Beijer, Unionen, +46 (0)70 616 18 27 Erik Knebel, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 340 47 03 Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 222 48 55 Recruitment Specialist: Lisbeth Häggström How to apply Send your application no later than August 2nd, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. The selection process begins when the application period has ended. Job ID: R0094063. At Sandvik, we value work-life balance and due to summer vacation, it may take a little bit longer until we reply in this process. We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test. 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, industrial technology 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 2025 the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 121 billion in more than 150 countries.

Do you have a strategic investor mindset and a track record of leading complex transactions to deliver sustainable growth and value creation? Are you an engaging people leader who puts the team first? This is an opportunity to shape the M&A agenda of a global industrial business where acquisitions play a central role in delivering on ambitious strategic targets. Why Sandvik? Join a global industrial organization at the forefront of innovation, where M&A is a key enabler of long-term growth and transformation. By joining us, you get to: Influence strategic direction and value creation at executive level Work alongside experienced leaders in an international and high-performing environment Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture that values expertise and continuous development About the job You drive and execute the overall M&A strategy in close collaboration with the Machining executive team and business divisions. Acting as our senior expert in the field, you lead transaction activities across the business area while shaping teams, capabilities, operating models and long-term value creation. You report directly to the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Machining. Job responsibilities Lead and orchestrate the development of the M&A strategy, including defining focus areas, plans and timelines Manage and oversee all transaction projects across the business area and its divisions Support the full M&A lifecycle, from target identification and due diligence to integration and post-deal execution Lead and develop the M&A team and broader M&A practitioner community Report on M&A plans, activities and outcomes, including internal approval processes at business area and group level Continuously develop ways of working, methods and capabilities in line with group frameworks Location and flexibility The location for this role is preferably Stockholm, Sweden, but other locations can be considered for the right candidate. Global travel is a natural part of the job Your profile You’re an experienced business and people leader with a strong track record in M&A and growth-related roles. With a pragmatic and strategic approach, you’re comfortable navigating complex, international environments and interacting with both junior associates and board members. Your background includes: Extensive experience across the full M&A lifecycle, from strategy to post-deal execution Background from corporations and professional environments such as investment banking, strategy consulting or private equity Strong leadership experience, including building and developing high-performing teams in cross-functional settings Relevant academic degree within Business, Finance or a related field Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are considered beneficial You combine strategic thinking with a grounded, hands-on approach. Known for integrity and sound judgment, you build trust through openness and deliver results in demanding environments. Collaboration comes naturally, and you excel at engaging stakeholders across all levels and cultures while fostering strong, motivated teams. 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:  Gabriella Huss, Executive Talent Acquisition Expert, gabriella.huss@sandvik.com. We’ve already decided on what advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to use and respectfully decline any additional contacts. Hiring Manager    Per Hansson, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Union contacts – Sweden Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70 261 04 82 Ernesto Coronel, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)70 263 03 18 Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-222 48 55  How to apply Send your application no later than August 18, 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: R0094636.   At Sandvik, we value a healthy work-life balance and will be away on summer vacation. Therefore, it can be difficult to reach us, the recruitment process might take longer than usual, and parts of the recruitment process may be paused during the summer holiday period. 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 Machining is a global leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting, as well as metal powder. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 44 billion with about 18,700 employees.