Senior Manager/Manager, Data

Metso; Lappeenranta; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Hybrid working options

Learning pathways & mentoring

Internal mobility & global.collab

Competitive compensation & incentives

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Metso seeks a Senior Manager/Manager, Data to develop and improve enterprise-wide data management. You will lead a capability such as governance, quality or metadata and turn strategic aims into operating models and processes across the organization.

The role reports to the Director, Data Enablement and the final title will be determined by experience and scope. Join a federated Data & Analytics team driving data as a strategic asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, quality, metadata management, strategy or architecture.
• Proven ability to lead global data initiatives in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of data concepts, definitions, modelling and tooling.
• Ability to create roadmaps and drive measurable outcomes.
• Experience establishing common processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an assigned enterprise data management capability such as governance or quality.
• Define concepts, operating models, processes and governance practices.
• Translate strategic objectives into a practical capability roadmap.
• Establish common ways of working across business, data and IT.
• Define measures and KPIs to monitor adoption and impact.
• Facilitate workshops and governance forums to build alignment.
• Act as trusted adviser to business leaders, data roles and IT stakeholders.
• Monitor industry developments and apply valuable practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Data strategy

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

MDM

Data catalogues

ERP

CRM

PLM

MES

Job description

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: 11/15/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager, Data to develop and continuously improve enterprise-wide data management capabilities at Metso. You will lead an assigned capability area, such as data strategy and governance, data quality or metadata management, and turn strategic ambitions into practical operating models, processes and ways of working across the organization. This is an opportunity to shape how Metso manages data as a strategic asset and strengthen the trusted data foundations needed for digitalization, analytics, AI and operational excellence.

The position reports to the Director, Data Enablement and is part of Metso’s Data & Analytics organization. The final title, Manager or Senior Manager, will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and scope of responsibility.

Team you’ll belong to

You will join Metso’s Data Enablement team within the Data & Analytics organization. We develop common data management foundations, governance practices and capabilities that help our businesses and functions use data consistently, responsibly, and effectively.

We work in a federated operating model across business, data and IT. As a team we strengthen data ownership, improve data quality and enable measurable business value from data. Our approach is collaborative, pragmatic, and development-oriented, translating enterprise-level principles into practical solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of an assigned enterprise data management capability, such as data governance, data quality, metadata management, or data strategy.
• Define and continuously improve related concepts, operating models, processes, standards and governance practices.
• Translate Metso’s strategic objectives into a practical capability roadmap, priorities and scalable initiatives.
• Establish common ways of working across business, data and IT, supporting adoption through communication, coaching, and training.
• Define meaningful measures and KPIs to monitor adoption, effectiveness and business impact.
• Facilitate workshops, working groups and governance forums, building alignment across stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, data roles, architects, solution owners, and IT stakeholders.
• Monitor relevant industry developments, technologies and good practices and apply them where they create value for Metso.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant experience in data governance, data quality, metadata management, master data management, data strategy, data architecture, data productization, or related discipline.
• Experience leading data development, governance, quality or capability-building initiatives in a global matrix organization.
• Practical knowledge of data strategy, data governance, data roles, data quality, data definitions, metadata, master data, data modelling, or data architecture.
• Ability to create roadmaps, prioritize development needs, and lead initiatives toward measurable outcomes.
• Experience establishing and rolling out common processes, standards and ways of working.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and influencing skills across functions, business areas, and geographies.
• Ability to translate between business, data and IT perspectives and turn complex topics into practical, value-adding solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a structured, analytical, collaborative, and development-oriented approach.
• Experience in industrial environments is valued. Familiarity with enterprise and operational platforms such as ERP, CRM, PLM or MES, modern data tools (e.g. MDM, data quality and data catalogues), or integration platforms is an advantage. Understanding how AI, automation, and data management tooling can improve data-related practices is also beneficial.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Leave your application by November 15. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Please note that applications or CVs sent via email will not be considered in the recruitment process.

For additional information, please contact Marika Uimonen, Director, Data Enablement, [phone] or marika.uimonen(a)metso.com. You can reach Marika at the following times: October 15 between 9-10 am, October 19 between 3-4 pm, October 23 between 9-10 am, October 30 between 3-4 pm and November 6 between 3-4pm.

For any questions regarding the position or recruitment process, please use the contact details provided in the job posting. Kindly avoid recruitment-related inquiries through LinkedIn connection requests or direct messages.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

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.

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