Software Development Project Manager, Mirka Industrial Automation / Flexmill Oy, Nurmijärvi

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a Software Development Project Manager to lead R&D initiatives within Mirka Industrial Automation. You will manage the full lifecycle of complex software and automation projects, bridging technical execution and business goals.

This role requires at least 3-5 years of project management experience in technology-driven environments, solid software development understanding, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Join a family-owned organization offering unique automation technologies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in technology-driven environments.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from initial concept to final market release.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams within a matrix organization.
• Manage the end-to-end development of a completely new software product.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of software development processes

Coordination of multidisciplinary teams

Fluent English communication

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

About the role

As a Software Development Project Manager, you will lead key R&D initiatives within Mirka Industrial Automation, where software, robotics, process know-how and surface finishing expertise come together to create next-generation automation solutions for global industrial customers.

You are offered the opportunity to work with world-class and unique automation technologies in a stable yet innovative family-owned environment.

Work tasks

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of complex software and automation projects, bridging the gap between technical execution and business goals to bring innovative products to the shelf.

• Lead software development projects from initial concept to final market release
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams within a matrix organization
• Oversee the renewal and modernization of existing automation products
• Manage the end-to-end development of a completely new software product
• Apply agile methodologies to ensure efficient project delivery
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and internal stakeholders
• Ensure software integrations align with industrial automation standards

We are looking for

• At least 3-5 years of project management experience in technology-driven environments
• Solid understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams
• Good understanding of industrial automation systems and software integration
• Fluent English communication skills

It is meritorious if you have

• Knowledge of computer vision, robotics, or scanning technologies
• Experience with AI-based automation solutions
• Background in customer-oriented project implementations
• Relevant technical degree
• Proficiency in Finnish

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Number of positions: 1

Osaamisalue: Hallinto- & toimistotehtävät