Project Manager

We are now looking for a results-oriented and innovative team player to actively contribute to our company strategic objectives by joining the Product Development team in Oulu, Finland.

Product Development unit belongs to the Stora Enso Innovation and R&D organization. This position is located at the Oulu Mill and you will report to the Technical Product Manager FBB & CKB, Oulu Mill. The position is permanent.

The Product Development team Oulu is a diverse and multi-disciplinary team belonging to the Group Innovation and R&D organization. We are developing new board and barrier products in line with our customers' needs. The team acts as a link between sales, factories and research and development.

About The Position
We are looking for an innovative team player who can contribute to our product development projects for our high-quality packaging materials. The work covers qualifying new and modified products in accordance with the business line strategy. The position holder is also expected to give contribution to strategic projects and support operations in optimization of productions processes as well as product quality.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone can thrive. We believe that a diverse team brings different perspectives, experiences and ideas which ultimately leads to better outcomes.

As a Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Projects - You will design, participate in, lead, execute, and report on projects and project activities within product development with input from customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Educating and supervising junior colleagues will also be part of the project activities.
• Trials - Conduct pilot and full-scale trials, contributing to the exciting process of bringing new products to life.
• Collaboration - Collaborate with our diverse customer base, external partners, and internal functions to enhance our product portfolio.
• Communication - Report on your own work according to guidelines. Present own work and own competence area in internal and external. Lead customer meetings with expertise. Excellent communication, collaboration and interactive team management and leadership skills.
• Support - Assist Operations in the defined responsibility area, contributing to the efficient and effective functioning of our production processes.

What We Offer
We believe that our employees are key to our success. You'd be joining highly ambitious team, where diversity and expressing opinions is valued. We offer a total rewards package to engage our employees, including elements such as compensation, employee benefits, professional development, growth opportunities, recognition, and wellbeing. Joining us, you will get to be a part of the journey Stora Enso is on – transforming from a traditional forest industry company, into a renewable materials growth company.

This is an excellent opportunity for taking on new challenges in a well-supported working environment. This dynamic position allows you to build your skills while collaborating with excellent teammates.

About You
We are looking for someone, who has solid competence and experience in board concept designing and implementation into the full-scale operations. To excel in this role, you need good fiber knowledge and understanding of a multi-layer board construction. The knowledge in board converting would be an advantage in developing the concepts successfully into the desired stage.

MSc degree is regarded as applicable competence level in this role as well as at least 5 years of working experience in relevant fields. In addition, professional working proficiency in Finnish and English is required.

Managing this role successfully is also a lot about good communication and coordination of parallel activities. Therefore, communication skills within our organization and towards external customers are accompanied by relevant technical competence and experience is of outmost importance. To fulfill your tasks, travelling is required. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be instrumental in achieving our shared goals.