AI capability and platform Owner

Finago; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finago, a Nordic financial and human resources software company, is seeking an AI Capability & Platform Owner in Espoo to lead the AI ecosystem. This is a hands-on ownership role responsible for technology, commercial management, operating model, adoption, and business outcomes of our AI capabilities.

You will own and develop AI platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude, OpenAI-based services, Copilot Studio, MCP and connector capabilities, and future approved AI technologies, working with

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms, large language models, AI assistants, agents, integrations, and enterprise data environments.
• Understanding how AI technologies interact with business processes, data governance, and end-user adoption.
• Experience owning a platform end-to-end, including service quality, business value, technology roadmap, cost management, access models, and risk management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, SaaS administration, identity and access management, enterprise integrations, and data permissions.
• Solid understanding of information security, privacy, compliance, responsible AI, and data protection.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commercial awareness with vendors, licensing models, contracts, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Owning the capability, platform strategy, and operating quality of Finago's AI ecosystem.
• Ensuring AI tools deliver measurable business value and tangible outcomes, not just adoption statistics.
• Evaluating and implementing AI platforms, connectors, integrations, and data access solutions.
• Managing AI licensing, contracts, vendor relationships, cost tracking, renewals, and value optimization.
• Defining and governing access models, data handling practices, and AI tool usage together with relevant stakeholders.
• Building and configuring integrations, validating access rights, testing functionality, and resolving platform issues.
• Defining success metrics and measuring AI impact through business outcomes such as time savings, efficiency gains, quality improvements, and faster delivery.
• Driving AI initiatives from idea to production by removing technical, commercial, compliance, and organizational blockers.
• Acting as Finago's AI ambassador by communicating clearly about AI opportunities, limitations, risks, and best practices.

Job description

Do you thrive on turning emerging technologies into real business value? Are you passionate about helping people work smarter with AI while building secure, scalable, and impactful solutions?

At Finago, we're setting a new standard for financial and human resources software across the Nordics. As AI rapidly transforms the way we work, we're looking for an AI Capability & Platform Owner to lead the development, management, and business impact of our AI ecosystem.

Your mission?

As our AI Capability & Platform Owner, you will own Finago's AI platform landscape and ensure that AI tools create measurable business value across the organization. This is not a coordination role. It is a hands-on ownership role where you will be responsible for the technology, commercial management, operating model, adoption, and business outcomes of our AI capabilities.

You will own and develop AI platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Claude, OpenAI-based services, Copilot Studio, MCP and connector capabilities, as well as future approved AI technologies. You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT, security, compliance, procurement, finance, and external partners to ensure AI solutions are practical, secure, scalable, and impactful.

Your key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Owning the capability, platform strategy, and operating quality of Finago's AI ecosystem.
• Ensuring AI tools deliver measurable business value and tangible outcomes, not just adoption statistics.
• Evaluating and implementing AI platforms, connectors, integrations, and data access solutions.
• Managing AI licensing, contracts, vendor relationships, cost tracking, renewals, and value optimization.
• Defining and governing access models, data handling practices, and AI tool usage together with relevant stakeholders.
• Building and configuring integrations, validating access rights, testing functionality, and resolving platform issues.
• Defining success metrics and measuring AI impact through business outcomes such as time savings, efficiency gains, quality improvements, and faster delivery.
• Driving AI initiatives from idea to production by removing technical, commercial, compliance, and organizational blockers.
• Acting as Finago's AI ambassador by communicating clearly about AI opportunities, limitations, risks, and best practices.

This is a permanent full-time position located in Espoo, Keilaniemi with flexible hybrid working opportunities. In this role, you will report to Jari Litukka, Director, Employee IT. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of AI capabilities at a Nordic technology company where AI is considered a strategic business enabler. You'll have the opportunity to shape how hundreds of colleagues utilize AI in their everyday work, influence platform choices and investments, and directly demonstrate how AI creates business value across the organization.

“My time at the company has provided me with valuable experiences and opportunities to learn in a supportive environment.I’vealso gotten to know a bunch of great people along the way.” – JaakkoKuurne,Data Scientist

Ready to make an impact?

We're looking for an experienced AI and platform professional who combines technical understanding with business thinking and a passion for making AI useful in practice.

• You have strong hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms, large language models, AI assistants, agents, integrations, and enterprise data environments.
• You understand how AI technologies interact with business processes, data, governance, and end-user adoption.
• You are naturally curious about emerging AI technologies and continuously seek the best tool for each business need.
• You have experience owning a platform end-to-end, including service quality, business value, technology roadmap, cost management, access models, and risk management.
• You understand Microsoft 365, SaaS administration, identity and access management, enterprise integrations, and data permissions.
• You have a solid understanding of information security, privacy, compliance, responsible AI, and data protection.
• You are an excellent communicator who can explain complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You have commercial awareness and experience working with vendors, licensing models, contracts, and cost optimization.
• You are able to create clear and engaging guidance, communications, and decision materials for a broad audience
• You are fluent in English.

Please note, that passing the standard security clearance vetting conducted by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service is a requirement for employment in this position. We will begin the security clearance process immediately after both parties have signed the employment contract.

What’s in it for you?

Join our growth journey: Work with over 800 passionate teammates across Finland, Sweden, Norway and Malaysia at a friendly, flexible, and evolving tech company.

Own your path: Grow in the direction that fits your ambitions. We offer a yearly individual development budget plus unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning in addition to everyday learning opportunities within your own role.

Make a meaningful impact: Every day, tens of thousands of customers rely on us to keep their businesses running. And we show up—not only for our customers, but for the planet. According to the EcoVadis assessment, we are among the top 15% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Grow through curiosity: Bring new ideas, try things out, and help us improve. All employees are included in our ownership program and our bonus program, so when we do well, we do well together.

Curious about the role? If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jari Litukka ([e-mail]).