Delivery Capability Project Manager

Vaisala; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaisala in Helsinki, Finland, seeks a Delivery Capability Project Manager to join the Instrument Factory Delivery Capability team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa. You will help turn new product concepts into manufacturable, production-ready solutions.

In this role you lead delivery capability work in a high-mix, low-volume environment, collaborating with R&D, production experts, operations and other stakeholders on-site to ensure manufacturability early in development.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills; IPMA-D or IPMA-C is a plus.
• Solid DFA/DFM skills and mindset.
• Experience in a production environment and technology standards.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and process development skills.
• Strong communication in English.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore AI tools in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Leading delivery capability implementation in product development projects.
• Lead joint DFM/DFA effort to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Representing Operations and production needs in R&D projects.
• Coordinating input from production experts during projects.
• Securing the needed resources, competencies, and production readiness.
• Collecting manufacturability feedback and turning it into project input.
• Supporting a smooth handover from development to production.

Skills

Project management

DFM

Leadership

Problem solving

LEAN

Smart factory

English communication

AI tools curiosity

Job description

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Delivery Capability Project Manager

Location:

Helsinki, FI

We are looking for a Delivery Capability Project Manager to join our Instrument Factory Delivery Capability team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. Join us to shape how new products become manufacturable, scalable, and ready for high-quality production.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

• Work where R&D meets production – You will help turn new product concepts into manufacturable, production-ready solutions
• Make a hands‑on impact at the factory – You will work close to production experts and influence how new products are built in practice
• Grow your project management expertise – You will lead delivery capability work in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment with world‑class measurement instruments

What's your role?

You will be part of our Delivery Capability team of skilled professionals. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to support the industrialization of new products and ensure that manufacturability is considered early enough in product development. In this role, you will work with close co‑operation with R&D, production experts, operations, and other project stakeholders. The role is closely connected to production, and you will mainly work on‑site at the factory. You will report to Senior Manager, Delivery Capability.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery capability implementation in product development projects
• Lead joint DFM/DFA effort to ensure that new products are designed for manufacturability
• Representing Operations and production needs in R&D projects
• Coordinating input from production experts during projects
• Securing the needed resources, competencies, and production readiness
• Collecting manufacturability feedback and turning it into project input
• Supporting a smooth handover from development to production

What will you bring?

• Strong project management skills, a certificate (e.g., IPMA-D or IPMA-C) is seen as a big plus
• Solid DFA/DFM skills and mindset
• Experience in a production environment and technology standards
• Proven leadership skills and ability and willingness to motivate and coach the project team
• Courage to tackle challenging situations, influence people, and make difficult decisions
• Understanding the effect of design on assembly, testing, and production automation
• Knowledge of LEAN & Product Inventory Cost
• Understanding or interest in smart factory technologies
• Excellent analytical problem‑solving and process development skills
• Ability to share and develop ideas in a teamwith a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication skills in English
• Curiosity and a growth mindset to explore, learn, and apply AI tools in your daily work. We expect everyone at Vaisala to actively discover how AI can enhance their work

For additional information please contact Senior Manager, Delivery Capability Tuukka Lindfors, [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.