Senior Manager, Leap Forward IT

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our 17,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

We are now looking for a dynamic, forward looking and experienced senior management professional to our global IT function, to lead Leap Forward IT team. You will lead a team of professionals managing, developing and supporting our Infor LN based ERP solution and rollouts. You will also do your part in driving and aligning various activities connected to ERP system i.e. surrounding systems and integrations.

You will work with and across a diverse range of functions and it is essential you have extensive experience working with several stakeholder groups of business, IT, partners and customers. Not only do you have professional experience leading global IT services, but you have proven experience in initiating and driving both continuous improvement and major changes with our partners. You work closely with your Global IT colleagues and regional IT to support our business lines and areas in their operations. Your background is such that you are able to provide thought leadership and insights into business technology and related business and IT process best practices.

Responsibilities:

To succeed in this position, you will need to display expertise, great communication and influencing skills, analytical and self-driven approach towards continuous service development that helps you to positively impact our way to operate. You will:

• Provide leadership and management to all team members reporting to You
• Have accountability on ensuring IT services delivery of own responsibility area against defined service levels and financial plans
• Maintain multiyear roadmap and own roadmap execution within your area of responsibility
• Develop and enhance relationships with senior stakeholders and actively manage their expectations
• Manage vendors in your area to ensure right balance between value and cost
• Run continuous improvement processes to drive quality and efficiency

As our units are spread across the globe this role will involve travelling and co-operation with global colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you have

• Solid experience from global ERP projects/programs
• A proven track record of influencing and aligning stakeholders to achieve complex, often conflicting goals across organizational boundaries
• Extensive experience on successful management of global services & partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated leadership competencies
• Good social and presentation skills
• Understanding of business technologies and IT management
• Strategic mindset with a big-picture view
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions
• University level degree in information technology, economics, engineering or relevant field

We offer:

We offer a challenging role in an energetic and forward-looking team. This is a truly global opportunity allowing you to work with an international network of colleagues to enable the long-term success of the company.

Additional information:

The position will be based preferably in Järvenpää, Finland, where Leap Forward program core is based. Other major locations in Finland can be considered.

Additional information about this position can be obtained from Jukka Länsimies, Director, Business Solutions, +358 40 582 5075 on Tuesday Dec, 13th at 13:00-14:00 pm and/or Wednesday Dec 28th at 13:00 -14:00 pm.

Please fill out our electronic application form by Monday January 2nd, 2023 with your CV in English and your salary expectations. We will review the applications already during the application period.

Valmet Finland is a non-smoking workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 17,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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