Project Manager

Valmet; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Vantaa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive complex product development projects from idea to market launch within the Flow Control team. You will collaborate with R&D, product management, sales, and suppliers to ensure timely and successful delivery while balancing technical constraints and business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience managing industrial projects in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading complex product development, R&D, engineering, or industrial projects in a matrix organization.
• Experience with industrial equipment or engineered products is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development projects from concept to market launch, ensuring scope, timelines, resources, and business objectives remain aligned.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, and external partners to secure successful execution.
• Translate commercial commitments and market needs into realistic project plans, balancing business expectations with technical constraints.
• Identify and manage risks related to technology development, testing, validation, supply chain, and readiness.
• Lead stakeholder communication across organizational levels, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collab

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? At Valmet, we are a global leader in flow control solutions and services. Our valves, pumps and valve automation technologies are known for quality, reliability and highest safety. Our customers operate in pulp, paper and board industry, mining and metals, chemicals, refining, energy and many other process industries. With our market-leading expertise, products and services we are committed to bring our customers’ business forward.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Flow Control team in Vantaa as part of the Technology organization. In this role, you will drive complex product development projects from idea to market launch, working closely with R&D, product management, sales, testing teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders. You thrive in fast-moving environments where plans evolve, unexpected test results require quick decisions, and strong communication keeps everyone aligned. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact by turning plans into reality and ensuring successful delivery of products and solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead complex product development projects from concept to market launch, ensuring scope, timelines, resources, and business objectives remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration between R&D, Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, and external partners to secure successful project execution and timely decision‑making.
• Translate commercial commitments and market needs into realistic project plans, balancing business expectations with technical constraints and development priorities.
• Anticipate and manage risks related to technology development, testing, validation, supply chain, product readiness, schedules, and resource availability, ensuring that issues are identified and addressed early.
• Lead stakeholder communication across all organizational levels, influencing without direct authority and ensuring transparency around progress, risks, decisions, and required actions.
• Drive problem‑solving when unexpected challenges arise during product development and testing, ensuring projects keep moving forward while maintaining quality and delivery objectives.

Expectations for you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field. Engineering background is considered an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex product development, R&D, engineering, or industrial projects in a matrix organization. Experience in industrial equipment, engineered products, product development, flow control, or other complex technology environments is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong track record of managing multiple stakeholders, influencing decision‑making, and negotiating priorities across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain structure, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in environments characterized by uncertainty, changing requirements, and demanding timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility and trust with both technical experts and business stakeholders.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken; Finnish or other languages considered as an advantage.
• International travelling occasionally may be required based on the project needs.

To succeed in this role

To succeed, you must have excellent end-to-end project management capabilities, the ability to prioritize under pressure, and a structured approach to problem solving. You are decisive, systematic, and capable of driving action while maintaining strong collaboration across multiple stakeholders. You communicate clearly, handle unexpected situations professionally, and ensure progress even when plans change.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles: Take accountability, Lead with courage, Build on trust, and Collaborate for growth.

We offer

You will work in an international project environment where your contribution has a direct impact on business results and product success. The role offers broad exposure across R&D, product management, operations, and commercial teams. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, influence decisions, and continuously develop your professional capabilities. We value our employees and offer a collaborative work environment, modern tools, learning opportunities, and flexibility that supports work-life balance.

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When everything works together

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

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.