Senior Project Manager

Neste; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste in Helsinki region is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead R&D and technology development projects, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver cost-effective solutions and business value. In this role you will plan scope, schedule, and resources, coach the project team, and report progress in English.

The position combines technical leadership with a global, inspiring work environment. The contract is temporary until 31 October 2027 and office presence is required at least three days a

Qualifications

• MSc in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading R&D, expert service or process technology development projects in chemical, biorefining or energy.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading people, teams and projects.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Evidence of solution-driven, effective and efficient project management.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Safety-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope R&D and technology development projects with steering manager, SMEs and stakeholders.
• Manage R&D and technology development projects safely per operating model, within scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Reserve resources, lead and coach the project team, maintain team spirit.
• Maintain strategic focus with frequent stakeholder interaction.
• Manage project scope, schedule and costs for changes.
• Report project status according to agreed principles.
• Validate results and ensure high quality outcomes with business value.

Skills

R&D planning

Project management

Resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

Scope management

Reporting

English communication

Education

M.Sc. in engineering

Job description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you, Senior Project Manager

to our Program Management team in Helsinki metropolitan region including Porvoo for a temporary contract until 31.10.2027.

You will focus on leading impactful R&D and Technology development or expert service projects. The projects concentrate on developing cost-effective technical solutions to process diverse and challenging feedstocks, and providing solutions to improve the efficiency of production lines and end-to-end processes. Our team’s purpose is to build technology advantage in the short and long term through well-scoped, structured and executed technology development programs that support business and strategy development and are conducted in collaboration with stakeholders. Our team consists of Senior level project and program managers. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi).

Porvoo is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role as a Senior Project Manager

• Plan and scope R&D and Technology Development projects together with the steering manager, subject matter experts and other relevant stakeholders. You define scope and synchronise the activities and deliverables to achieve agreed targets.
• Manage R&D and technology development projects according to Neste operating model safely in compliance with agreed project scope, schedule, cost and quality
• Reserve the necessary and competent resources, lead and coach the project team and its performance and maintain the team spirit
• Maintain a strategic focus for the project with frequent interaction with the stakeholders
• Manage project scope, schedule and costs for changes
• Report projects' status according to agreed principles
• Validate the results and ensure the project delivers high quality results with business value
• Make professional conclusions and proposals for next steps and communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English

Keys to success in this role

• M.Sc. in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Several years of experience of leading R&D, expert service or process technology development projects in e.g. Chemical, Biorefining or Energy sector
• Strong leadership skills and experience on leading people, team & projects
• Solid experience in collaborating, influencing and engaging diverse, internal and external stakeholder groups
• Evidence of solution-driven, effective and efficient project management
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset
• Effective communication skills in English both verbally and in writing

We also value the ability to understand and combine technical solutions and business needs, change management skills and flexible working attitude.

Application deadline: August 16, 2026.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com