Product Manager, Lifecycle Data and Reference Management

Valmet; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Product Manager for Lifecycle Data and Reference Management to strengthen our Lifecycle Concepts & Reference Management team. You will shape reference management concepts, governance, and data foundations, partnering with stakeholders across regions to drive customer value throughout asset lifecycles.

You will translate business needs into practical data-driven solutions, align digital tools with lifecycle objectives, and champion best practices that improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education degree.
• Experience in business development, product management, process development, lifecycle services, or related areas.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with people from different functions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Analytical and structured way of working with an interest in data and continuous improvement.
• Experience with digital tools and data management is considered an advantage.
• Fluent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reference management concepts, processes, and governance practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and ways of working related to reference management and lifecycle business support.
• Collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders across business lines, sales, services, delivery, IT, and digital teams.
• Support the development and utilization of asset and installed base data as a strategic business asset.
• Identify opportunities for improving customer value, operational efficiency, and lifecycle business performance.
• Facilitate alignment between business needs and digital solutions.
• Promote best practices and support change management across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English communication

Collaboration across cultures

Data-driven mindset

Education

Higher education degree

Tools

Digital tools and data management

Job description

Are you passionate about developing ways of working, leveraging data, and driving customer value throughout the lifecycle?

We are looking for a Product Manager, Lifecycle Data and Reference Management to join our Lifecycle Concepts & Reference Management team.

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to develop and continuously improve the practices, processes, tools, and data foundations that support Valmet's lifecycle business and customer experience. You will collaborate extensively with stakeholders across business areas, functions, and regions to create efficient and scalable ways of working that help us serve our customers better throughout the lifecycle of their assets.

As Product Manager, you will combine strong collaboration skills with a data-driven mindset. You will help transform data into actionable insights and ensure that reference and asset-related information supports both internal decision-making and customer value creation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reference management concepts, processes, and governance practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools and ways of working related to reference management and lifecycle business support.
• Collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders across business lines, sales, services, delivery, IT, and digital teams.
• Support the development and utilization of asset and installed base data as a strategic business asset.
• Identify opportunities for improving customer value, operational efficiency, and lifecycle business performance.
• Facilitate alignment between business needs and digital solutions.
• Promote best practices and support change management across the organization.

What We Expect From You

• Relevant higher education degree.
• Experience in business development, product management, process development, lifecycle services, or related areas.
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with people from different functions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Analytical and structured way of working with an interest in data and continuous improvement.
• Experience with digital tools and data management is considered an advantage.
• Fluent communication skills in English.

What We Offer

At Valmet, you will work in a global network of professionals who are committed to moving our customers' performance forward. We offer an opportunity to influence how lifecycle-related information, processes, and tools are developed and utilized across the company. You will play an important role in strengthening our capabilities and creating value for both our customers and our business.

Join us and help shape the future of reference management and lifecycle excellence at Valmet.

To succeed in this role

You thrive in a collaborative and data-driven environment where continuous improvement and customer value are at the center of everything you do. You are proactive, analytical, and skilled at translating business needs into practical solutions and improved ways of working. You build strong relationships across functions and cultures, influence stakeholders effectively, and drive initiatives forward through cooperation and trust. Most importantly, you are passionate about leveraging data, improving processes, and supporting lifecycle excellence that benefits both customers and the business.

We Also Expect You To Align With Valmet's Leadership Principles, Practical Behaviours That Guide How We Lead, Collaborate, And Succeed Together

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through.
• Lead with courage – Challenge the status quo, drive change, and embrace new ways of working.
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, communicate openly, and foster collaboration and psychological safety.
• Collaborate for growth – Work across organizational boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on creating customer and business value.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work side-by-side with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies, services, and mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.