(Senior) Project Manager, Renewable Processes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus transportation

Personnel fund

Health care

Sickness/health insurance fund

Leisure time accident insurance

ePassi

Job summary

Neste in Porvoo is seeking a Senior (Project) Manager, Renewable Processes to lead technology development and refinery support projects within the Renewable Processes team. You will collaborate with production, engineering, R&D, and business stakeholders to deliver high-value outcomes and drive strategic improvements in HVO technologies.

The role is based at Kilpilahti, Porvoo, with hybrid options and company-supported transport from Helsinki area.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or D.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in process design, development, or production within refining, biorefining, or chemicals.
• Proven project management experience within technology development or R&D.
• Hands-on knowledge of renewable feedstock pretreatment or HVO technologies.
• Excellent organizing, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Safety and business-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous operational improvement.
• High motivation for digitalization and leveraging AI tools.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Scope technology development or refinery support project with steering manager and subject matter experts to align targets and deliverables.
• Manage project(s) safely within scope, schedule, budget, and quality using the Neste operating model.
• Control and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Report project progress and performance transparently according to established principles.
• Validate results to deliver high-quality outcomes with clear business value and synthesize complex outcomes into clear proposals.
• Drive concrete improvement proposals to add value to production and support business decision-making.
• Reserve competent resources, lead team members, build team spirit, and coach technical experts.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise.
• Continuously refine and develop project practices and ways of working.

Skills

Organizing skills

Communication

Influencing

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

M.Sc./D.Sc. in Chemical 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.

Senior (Project) Manager, Renewable Processes

to our Renewable Processes team in Porvoo to lead technology development and/or refinery support projects.

We have a compact size team of experts working in the Renewable Processes team in the Process Technology function. Our team is responsible for the development of the NEXBTL technologies and supporting production facilities through R&D and technology development projects. NEXBTL is our proprietary HVO technology for production of hydrocarbons from renewable oils and fats for fuels, polymers and chemicals.

You will work closely with production site representatives, technology experts, engineering disciplines, R&D, modelling experts, business stakeholder and other internal/external stakeholders to accomplish Neste’s strategic goals. You will report to Manager, Renewable Processes and steering managers in matrix in Porvoo.

As a Project Manager you will be in a key role in contributing to Neste's journey to become global leader in renewable and circular solutions!

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which 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. It is possible to work partly remotely through our hybrid working practice.

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).

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Scope technology development or refinery support project with steering manager and subject matter experts to align targets and deliverables
• Manage project(s) safely within scope, schedule, budget, and quality using the Neste operating model
• Control and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost
• Report project progress and performance transparently according to established principles
• Validate results to deliver high-quality outcomes with clear business value and synthesize complex outcomes into clear proposals
• Drive concrete improvement proposals to add value to production and support business decision-making
• Reserve competent resources, lead team members, build team spirit, and coach technical experts
• Provide technical subject matter expertise
• Continuously refine and develop project practices and ways of working

Keys to success in this role

• M.Sc. or D.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in process design, process development, or production within refining, biorefining, or chemicals
• Proven project management experience (or similar) within technology development or R&D
• Hands-on knowledge of renewable feedstock pretreatment or HVO technologies
• Excellent organizing, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Solid capability to balance strategic big-picture thinking with crucial technical details
• Effective stakeholder management and strong interpersonal skills
• Safety and business-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous operational improvement
• High motivation for digitalization and leveraging AI tools
• Willingness to take ownership, high motivation, and commitment
• Eagerness to learn and fluent written and spoken English skills

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Sören Sundblom, Manager, Renewable Processes, [phone], on Monday September 21st at 13:30-15:00 (EEST) or Friday September 25th at 09:30-11:00 (EEST).

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email. We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment. Depending on the requirements of the position, the process may include a security clearance (with a drug test) and a potential statutory health examination based on work-related exposures.

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