Director, Commercial Project Management

Metso; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working possibilities

Wellbeing and safety benefits

Global incentive program

Extensive learning opportunities

Worldwide support

Job summary

Metso in Espoo, Finland is seeking a Director of Commercial Project Management to lead and develop our global commercial PM capabilities for large mining and minerals projects. You will work across Sales, Project Delivery, Engineering, Legal and Finance to secure profitable, risk-managed execution, with flexible hybrid arrangements and a mindset of sustainable success.

Join Metso to influence commercial outcomes, strengthen contract governance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver value

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in engineering, business, law, finance, or related field.
• Experience in commercial management and contract management on complex capital projects.
• Experience leading teams across cultures and regions.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive commercial excellence across the project portfolio.
• Ensure contracts are managed properly and risks controlled.
• Protect project profitability through the lifecycle and manage changes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Delivery, Supply to deliver value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Finance, or related field

Job description

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Director, Commercial Project Management

Primary Location: Espoo, FI

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:10/11/2026

We are seeking a Director, Commercial Project Management for the Performance Solutions organization in Minerals Business Area. You will lead and develop our global commercial project management capabilities. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the commercial success of large mining and minerals processing projects.

Director, Commercial Project Management leads a team of professionals and works closely with Sales, Project management, Engineering, Legal and Finance to ensure commercially balanced project execution and sustainable profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is primarily located in Espoo Finland, but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options or other locations.

What you’ll do

As Director, Commercial Project Management, you will be responsible for establishing and driving commercial excellence across our project portfolio. You will ensure that contracts are managed appropriately; risks are effectively managed, project margins protected, and claims and change management processes generate value for Metso and our customers. Expediting is also team´s responsibility area and it covers monitoring and following up on suppliers and vendors to ensure materials, equipment, documents, and services are delivered on time according to the project schedule.

• Ownership of commercial project management and developing the capabilities
• Work closely with delivery project management focusing on commercial risks of the projects
• Protect project profitability throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive change and claims management excellence
• Strengthen contract governance and project lifecycle management
• Enable collaboration across all stakeholders e.g. Sales, Project Delivery, Supply

To succeed in this role, you will have

• Master's degree in engineering, Business, Law, Finance, or on related field
• Experience in commercial management, contract management, project management, or a related leadership role within complex capital projects in mining, process industries, energy, or EPC environments
• Proven experience in risk management, claims, change management and negotiations
• Demonstrated success leading teams and working across cultures and regions
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent business acumen combined with analytical and strategic thinking
• Fluent written and spoken English

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose- Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety- Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, meal benefits, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards- Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities- While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture- We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities- Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support- Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

The application period ends at 11th of October.

For more information, please contact Mikko Sorri, VP, Performance Solutions. Phone [phone]. Calls only on Tuesday, October 6, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, or Friday, October 9, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

We understand that some highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification listed. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. You may be exactly the person we are looking for.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.