By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Autonomous Factory Program Manager

- SKF Automotive Business

We are looking for an experienced and visionary (Global) Autonomous Factory Program Manager in Italy to lead one of the most ambitious manufacturing transformation programs in our organization.

This role will drive the evolution from traditional manufacturing towards highly autonomous operations through robotics, AI, digital manufacturing technologies, and advanced automation.

You will work at the intersection of Operations, Engineering, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, coordinating global teams and leading pilot implementations that will define the future manufacturing model of our company.

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the factories of tomorrow, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on a global scale.

What you can expect in the role

- Lead the global Autonomous Factory transformation roadmap.
- Coordinate pilot implementations across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Drive automation, robotics and AI initiatives.
- Collaborate with factory leadership and technology partners.
- Build business cases and investment strategies.
- Scale successful solutions globally.

You will enjoy working here if you have

- A strong manufacturing background.
- Experience leading complex international programs and transformation initiatives.
- Experience within automation, robotics and digital manufacturing.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- A passion for innovation and driving change.
- Experience working with Industry 4.0 technologies.




- Knowledge of MES and SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with robotics, AI and analytics.

If you want to go further
This position is located at Airasca, Italy. You will report to Marian Banda, Global Manufacturing Digitalization, who is located in Airasca, Italy.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Andersson, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email [email protected]. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

Apply with your CV in English throughout the system, no later than 11th of September 2026. We will screen candidates continuously, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage : SKF Automotive: Bearings & aftermarket solutions since 1907

Transparency and fairness matter to us
At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information.

For this position, the starting point of the salary range is a gross annual salary (base salary) of €65.000. The compensation package also includes company performance-related bonuses.

The National Labor Contract applied is “CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica”.

During the first interview, we discuss your salary expectations and explain more about the package. Our final offer will be based on an objective and gender-neutral evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country-specific laws and regulations.

Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

📌 Autonomous Factory Program Manager - SKF Automotive Business (Pinerolo)
🏢 SKF Vertevo
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