Surface Mining Automation Director

About us. Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. We also offer world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Our global headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden and we have around 18,000 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in over 150 countries around the world. Learn more at epirocgroup.com.

We succeed in our core business because we are passionate innovators with courage to change. With collaboration and mutual confidence, teams and individuals trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions. Together, we lead the way to make mining and construction more sustainable.

Epiroc offers rewarding experiences and professional growth opportunities. Recognition for your hard work includes:

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date 
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine 
• Wellness program 
• Employee discounts 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Life and AD&D insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) plan 
• Direct deposit 
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Paid Vacation 
• Paid Sick Time

Join Our Team as a Surface Mining Automation Director at Epiroc!

Your mission is to lead a new organization within the Surface Division focused on delivering customer value across Automation in Surface Mining, with full accountability for the business’s P&L performance including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability. This leadership role will drive the development and execution of automation strategies spanning Autonomous Drilling, Haulage, Blasting, and Bench operations with the LinkOA platform while leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven capabilities to enhance decision-making, optimize performance, and create differentiated customer value.

As a key leader within the Surface Division in the Equipment and Services Business Area, you will operate in a rapidly evolving, cross-functional business environment—integrating mining solutions, interoperability, and digital platforms—to accelerate innovation and deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions. The role will champion AGILE development principles, break down traditional silos, and ensure alignment across product, engineering, and commercial teams to maximize value creation and successfully deploy next-generation automation and data-driven technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and scale the Surface Division automation organization with full accountability for delivering customer value across Autonomous Drilling, Haulage, Blasting, On-Bench operations, and integrated digital solutions.

• Own the end-to-end business performance (P&L) of automation solutions, driving revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency while expanding share of customer OPEX through differentiated commercial models.
• Define and execute the Surface Automation strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment across Autonomous Drilling Haulage, Blasting, On-Bench, LinkOA platform, and Data Analytics capabilities to deliver integrated, scalable connected solutions.
• Drive development and adoption of the LinkOA platform as the backbone for interoperability, system integration, and data-driven automation across the Surface Division portfolio.
• Champion data and analytics as core value drivers, enabling advanced decision-making, AI-driven insights, and continuous performance optimization for customers.
• Lead a global group of product line and product managers, fostering a collaborative AGILE approach to solve customer problems while continuing to deliver value
• Break down organizational silos across product lines, engineering, and commercial functions to enable seamless integration of machine, process, and digital automation solutions.
• Partner closely with Automation Engineering leadership to align on development priorities, backlog management, and execution of high-impact programs tied to Autonomous Surface Mining and Construction solutions.
• Drive customer-centric innovation through regular engagement with key mining customers, translating operational needs into scalable product and platform capabilities.

• Lead successful product and solution launches, ensuring readiness across strategy, commercialization, training, and lifecycle support for automation and digital offerings.
• Oversee deployment and delivery of automation solutions, including autonomous systems and integrated workflows, ensuring high-quality implementation and measurable customer value realization.
• Develop and execute interoperability strategies to integrate Epiroc solutions with broader mining ecosystems, reinforcing leadership in open and connected automation platforms.
• Enable commercial transformation by establishing new business models that leverage software, data, and platform offerings (LinkOA and analytics) to drive recurring revenue streams.
• Ensure strong governance and execution discipline across automation programs, including prioritization, risk management, and cross-functional alignment.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability, capable of leading a complex, high-growth business with full responsibility for outcomes, performance, and value delivery.
• Strategic thinker with execution discipline, able to define a clear vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps, priorities, and measurable results across a global organization.
• Customer-centric leader, with a deep commitment to understanding mining customer operations and translating insights into scalable automation, platform, and data-driven solutions.
• Highly collaborative and influential, capable of breaking down silos and aligning cross-functional teams across product, engineering, commercial, and service organizations.
• Digital and data-oriented mindset, with the ability to leverage platforms, analytics, and AI-driven insights to drive innovation, performance optimization, and differentiated customer value.
• Agile leader comfortable with ambiguity and complexity, able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while driving clarity, prioritization, and speed of execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to link technology, product, and platform capabilities to business outcomes, including new business models and recurring revenue streams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior leadership, engaging customers, and aligning global teams around a common strategy.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset, fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and learning across the organization.
• Innovative problem-solver, able to challenge traditional approaches and develop creative solutions to complex operational, technical, and commercial challenges.

Education & Experience:

• BS in engineering or business, other degrees and equivalent experience will be considered.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, Jira, and other software management tools required.
• Experience leading AGILE development team is required
• Experience with earth moving equipment or similar mobile equipment is a plus.
• Minimum 5-10 Years of Work Experience
• Experience from marketing, sales or communications
• Good presentation skills

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

Any background check conducted will be evaluated through an individualized assessment, taking into account the job’s specific requirements and the candidate’s circumstances.