Management Assistant, Technology Leadership and Engagement

Fortum; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits

flexible working hours

hybrid work model

Job summary

Fortum is seeking a proactive Management Assistant to lead the Technology Support and Engagement team in Espoo. You will provide daily executive support for the SVP IT and CIO, coordinate agendas, meetings, and communications.

Fluent English and Finnish are required; Finnish language skills are essential for daily operations. The role offers hybrid work with travel as needed and opportunities to shape IT leadership support.

Qualifications

• We value a university-level degree such as BBA or similar.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish are required; other languages are an asset.
• Experience supporting senior technology leaders in Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff roles is preferred.
• Strong digital skills and ability to use modern productivity and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the technology leadership support and engagement team.
• Ensure timely delivery of digital and technology KPIs and reports.
• Coordinate the CIO agenda, meetings, minutes and action items.
• Support IT Leadership Team and attend meetings as required, with some travel.
• Coordinate leadership communications and engagement activities to boost collaboration and culture.
• Manage administrative responsibilities with proactive follow-up and timely execution.

Skills

English fluency

Finnish fluency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactive support

Education

University-level degree (BBA/HSO or similar)

Tools

Productivity tools

AI tools

Job description

Management Assistant, Technology Leadership and Engagement

Perm/Temp: Regular

Espoo, FI

About the role

We are looking for an energetic Management Assistant and team lead for Technology Support and Engagement with a positive “let’s get this done” mindset. A creative and problem-solving personality is key to providing daily, proactive support on Management team level within the Fortum IT function – could this be you?

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop the technology leadership support and engagement team, leading assistants and engagement specialist in delivering effective leadership support, coordination and engagement activities.
• Ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of Digital and Technology related KPIs and performance reporting.
• Supporting in tasks related to the SVP, IT (CIO) agenda and daily work including coordination of appointments, events, documentation and actions as needed.
• Supporting the IT Leadership Team by driving IT’s agenda by managing the meeting schedule, taking minutes, managing action points, and co-creating meeting agendas. Participating in leadership team meetings as required, which would include some travel.
• Coordinate leadership communications, engagement activities, events and initiatives that strengthen collaboration, culture and employee experience across the Digital and Technology area.
• Independently manage assigned administrative responsibilities, ensuring proactive follow-up, effective coordination and timely execution of agreed actions, outcomes and next steps.
• The position is located in Espoo, Finland.

What we are looking for

We will get you started and introduce you to our ways of working – however, we do appreciate:

• Previous experience supporting senior technology leaders, preferably in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Team Lead or similar coordination role.
• A university-level degree, such as BBA, HSO or similar, is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish; other languages are an asset.
• Strong digital skills and experience using modern productivity, collaboration and AI tools.
• Strong information-seeking skills and confidence working in unfamiliar contexts and rapidly changing environments.
• A proactive and independent approach to assistance and support.
• Ability to work in a multitasking environment where situational awareness, urgency and prioritization are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself.

• comprehensive benefits
• flexible working hours
• hybrid work model

We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?

at latest on the 25th of September.

If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Katri Vuorinen, Executive Assistant to SVP IT, via email at [e-mail].

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com