Drive Innovation and Strategy Alignment at Outokumpu

Are you passionate about Research & Development and looking to shape the future of an industry leader? Outokumpu is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Project & Portfolio Manager to join our R&D team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that our R&D project portfolio is aligned with the broader strategic goals of the company, shaping the future of Outokumpu by step-change innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Execute Portfolio Management Processes: Design, implement, and continuously improve the methods and tools that ensure our R&D portfolio supports Outokumpu’s strategic objectives.
• Global Portfolio Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive view of our global R&D portfolio, tracking project performance and ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a process consultant, working closely with R&D managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring & Facilitation: Oversee the performance of R&D projects, manage funding schemes, and facilitate project applications while safeguarding the integrity of the R&D process.
• Manage Strategic Initiatives: Lead selected R&D strategy streams, ensuring they align with and support the overarching goals of the organization.
• Training & Support: Provide training and support to R&D personnel, enhancing their ability to lead projects effectively.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should have a genuine passion for Research & Development, paired with an innovative mindset and the ability to align projects with broader company goals. You are characterized of viewing complex situations holistically, understanding how different elements interact within the larger organizational context. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for driving impactful results and fostering positive change.

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Genuine interest in R&D with a strong focus on innovation.
• High level of strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Proven project management background.
• Demonstrated experience as a change agent with a track record in process improvement.
• Working proficiency in English is required.

Why Choose Outokumpu?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to a company that plays a vital role in advancing the stainless steel industry, influencing global markets, and driving innovation.
• Strategic Influence: Be a part of an organization where your work directly supports the company’s long-term strategic goals, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on its success.
• Innovative Environment: Join a company that fosters creativity and forward-thinking across all departments, encouraging continuous improvement and new ideas.
• Career Growth: Benefit from a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for professional development and clear career progression.

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Outokumpu. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome and that they are equally heard and have equal opportunities.

Location: This role can be based at one of our primary locations in Europe: Krefeld, DE; Avesta, SE; Tornio, FI; or Helsinki, FI.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application and CV before the 29th of September 2024 via our career platform.

Contact:

• Gabriele Brückner – VP, R&D: [email protected]
• Julia Enström – Talent Acquisition Partner: [email protected]

Join us at Outokumpu and be part of a team that drives innovation and sets the standard for excellence in R&D.

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Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel. The foundation of our business is our ability to tailor stainless steel into any form and for almost any purpose. Stainless steel is sustainable, durable and designed to last forever. Our customers use it to create civilization’s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries. Outokumpu employs some 9 500 professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com