AI-Powered Digital Mill Operations Lead

storaenso; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso in Helsinki seeks a Digital Mill Operations Lead to shape the future of AI-enabled mill operations across the production network. You will join the Digital & Business Technology Solutions and report to the Head of Business Accelerator Services.

You will drive a Future Digital Mill agenda, translate priorities into multi-year roadmaps, lead high-impact AI use cases, and build scalable data foundations with IT/OT teams.

Qualifications

• Education: A university degree in computer or data science, engineering (e.g. chemical, process, automation, pulp and paper technology) or similar.
• Digital transformation track record: Proven experience leading digitalisation programs in manufacturing, including taking AI and analytics solutions from pilot to scaled, measurable business value.
• AI and data expertise: Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics and generative AI, and a good understanding of industrial data architecture - OT systems, process historians, MES, cloud platforms and IT/OT security.

Responsibilities

• Vision and roadmap: Own the digital mill vision (Future Digital Mill) and translate business and mill priorities into a clear, multi-year roadmap for AI, advanced analytics, automation and digitalisation across our production sites.
• AI in production: Lead and scale high-impact AI use cases such as predictive maintenance, quality prediction, process optimisation and advanced process control, energy and raw material efficiency, and AI assistants that support operators and engineers in daily decisions.
• Data foundation and IT/OT: Build a secure and scalable industrial data foundation that connects control systems, process historians, MES, laboratory and ERP data, with cybersecurity built in.
• Embedding in operations: Work side by side with mill management, production, maintenance and technology teams to make digital solutions part of daily routines.
• Value and portfolio: Build business cases, prioritise the portfolio, manage budget and track value against clear KPIs such as OEE, profitability, uptime, quality, and energy use.
• Team and ecosystem: Lead a digital team and manage a network of technology partners, automation suppliers, start-ups and research institutes.
• Change and capabilities: Drive adoption and new ways of working, and grow digital and AI skills among operators, engineers and mill leadership.
• Future outlook: Follow emerging technologies - industrial AI, generative and agentic AI, digital twins, edge computing and autonomous operations - and bring the most promising ones to Stora Enso.

Skills

AI & data analytics

Manufacturing domain knowledge

Leadership

Strategy & roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in computer/data science or engineering

Job description

Stora Enso in Helsinki seeks a Digital Mill Operations Lead to shape the future of AI-enabled mill operations across the production network. You will join the Digital & Business Technology Solutions and report to the Head of Business Accelerator Services.

You will drive a Future Digital Mill agenda, translate priorities into multi-year roadmaps, lead high-impact AI use cases, and build scalable data foundations with IT/OT teams.