AI Strategy & Transformation Lead

Valmet; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a senior AI leader to shape how Artificial Intelligence is applied across the Pulp, Energy and Circularity (PEC) Business Area. You will drive AI opportunities from ideation to implementation, prioritizing use cases and building a roadmap that aligns with strategic objectives.

You will collaborate globally to turn technology insights into practical business value and help establish a long-term AI vision for the business area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information management, computer science or a related field.
• Hands-on experience applying AI in a business environment.
• Minimum five years of experience in applying AI, digital transformation or advanced analytics within process industries, manufacturing, industrial services, or customer service environments.
• Ability to connect business needs with AI and translate ideas into initiatives.
• Excellent English communication; Finnish/Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate AI initiatives from ideas to implementation, delivering measurable business value.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and develop AI use cases across functions.
• Develop and maintain a structured roadmap for AI adoption aligned with objectives.
• Build and maintain a strong internal network to connect stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with AI developments and assess relevance and impact.

Skills

AI in business

Digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in information management or computer science

Tools

GenAI

Job description

Valmet is seeking a senior AI leader to shape how Artificial Intelligence is applied across the Pulp, Energy and Circularity (PEC) Business Area. You will drive AI opportunities from ideation to implementation, prioritizing use cases and building a roadmap that aligns with strategic objectives.

You will collaborate globally to turn technology insights into practical business value and help establish a long-term AI vision for the business area.