Digital Service Manager Industrial Network Connectivity Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the worlds largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found everywhere in society making us an essential part of everyday life for people and companies worldwide.

In September of 2024 SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business with the objective of building two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

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Digital Service Manager - Industrial Network Connectivity
Automotive Business

Are you interested in managing Automotives Industrial Network the engine of SKF Automotive Factories connectivity globally

At SKF youll own and manage the Industrial Network platform operated by our supplier overseeing its full lifecycle to power a standardized solution and deliver end-to-end service. Youll ensure the network is available reliable secure and enable our factories to use it effectively and confidently.

Youll be at the center of daily Industrial network management working to ensure efficiency effectiveness and the adoption of best-in-class solutions. Together with architects youll contribute to continuous improvements develop the standard and optimize operational stability and cost always with the needs of manufacturing in mind.

Youll also manage supplier contracts overseeing both service execution and financial control to ensure consistent delivery and performance.

This role is for you if you bring network/factory experience and want to grow your career in industrial connectivity.

What you can expect in the role

• Operational Excellence: Enhance availability reliability security and performance of the Service ensuring seamless operations and minimizing downtime. Engagement in significant business disturbance incidents contributes to the depth of understanding.
• Vendor Management: Being the contract owner and managing supplier relationships follow up on service levels root cause analysis supplier performance to safeguard business operational stability and ensure that the supplier delivers to the agreed contract framework.
• Service Roadmap: Develop and execute the roadmap for the Service to reach business and service goals and objectives with continuous improvements and cost efficiency.
• Budget control: Developing and owning the budget and forecast delivering within given guidelines.
• Collaboration: Youll collaborate with users suppliers and key stakeholders like the Network Solution Architect Security team and Service Management teams for successful Operations of the Service. Youll work closely with the Enterprise Network Service Owner in our team supporting each other to ensure smooth operations.
• Technical knowledge: Youll bring a solid understanding of industrial networking to manage outsourced services efficiently. The role focuses on Phoenix Solutions routing firewalls switch technology and protocols like Modbus Profinet CIP and PTP. Familiarity with CISCO zero trust IoT connectivity VPN and security concepts is essential.
• Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with the Security team to ensure that our infrastructure is secure and compliant protecting the organization from potential

In summary you will manage the Service and oversee the progression of this area. This is a practical role focused on delivering results and ensuring progress for the Service. While you will guide and coordinate work across teams the position does not include direct personnel management or team development responsibilities.


You will enjoy working here if you have:

• Relevant academic background in Computer Science Information Systems Network connectivity or related field.
• Several years of experience in Industrial Network /Shop floor LAN ideally gained in a global manufacturing setting with outsourced operations.
• Effective communication stakeholder management and leadership skills with an ability to balance technical nuances with non-technical language.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment.
• Motivated structured coherent mindset and ensuring that agreed standards are followed supplier delivers according to contract and cost is under control.
• Like to work in an organized environment where you work closely with cross-functional teams

Some additional information
The position is based at one of SKF Automotives major factory locations globally with a preference for sites in India or Europe. Employment will be on a local contract.

You will report to Katarina Kymmer Infrastructure Platform Services Manager. Katarinas location is Gothenburg Sweden.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Martin Andersson Recruitment Expert by email

Is this you
If the answer is yes submit your application with your CV in English no later thanNovember 28 2025.

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

We are building a strong and diverse team with a broad range of responsibilities. We invite you to explore all currently open positions in Automotive IT here: Automotive IT Information Security and Process Excellence.