Valmet

Director – Processes and R&D Excellence

Valmet

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tampere • Finland

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead a team of highly skilled professionals in developing sustainable products and technologies for diverse industries such as mining, chemical, pulp and paper, and energy.
  • Define and execute an ambitious R&D strategy that transforms customer needs into innovative, sustainable solutions.
  • Build strategic partnerships with customers, suppliers, and research institutes to accelerate innovation.
  • Drive development of data-driven processes, tools, and applications that help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.
  • Collaborate across internal and external networks to improve processes, methods, and tools for cost competitiveness, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Foster a culture of customer-focused innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Develop talent through performance management, capability building, and professional growth support.

Requirements

  • Proven global leadership experience : At least 8 years of leading high-performing teams and driving change in complex, competitive industrial environments.
  • Strategic innovation leadership : A strong track record in creating and executing growth-oriented R&D strategies and delivering impactful results.
  • Ability to lead global innovation and drive growth through technology and process excellence.
  • Business acumen : Deep understanding of value chains, business processes, and how innovation drives growth.
  • Collaboration and influence : Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills, including experience in matrix organizations.
  • Innovative mindset : Ability to solve complex challenges and lead technology and process innovation.
  • Communication skills : Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are an asset.
  • Educational background : Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering or a related field.
Benefits
  • A challenging leadership role with significant impact on our global success.
  • International, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Support for professional growth and talent development.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
R&D strategydata-driven processessustainable solutionstechnology innovationprocess excellenceperformance managementcapability building
Soft skills
global leadershipstrategic innovation leadershipbusiness acumencollaborationinfluenceinnovative mindsetcommunication skills
Certifications
Master’s degreeDoctoral degree