Global Product Manager, Automation technology

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for Global Product Manager, Automation Technology!

At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable packaging and paper solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us in advancing the packaging and paper business, as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle—from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us.

Improvement Projects and Roll Services delivers machine and roll enhancements globally, combining innovative technology with tailored services to ensure reliable production, improved raw material and energy efficiency, and circularity—helping our customers continuously advance their performance.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and business-minded Global Product Manager to drive our Automation Technology Improvements & Services business to a new level.

The position is preferably based in Jyväskylä, Tikkurila or Tampere Finland but other major Valmet locations can be considered.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage service offering for Automation Technology products (such as obsolete MCS system replacements, hydraulic valve upgrades and sheet break detection systems)
• Develop customized solutions for our customers
• Put together reference case stories
• Drive new product launches together with Services marketing
• Collaborate closely with sales and delivery teams, providing technical expertise and support throughout the sales and project implementation processes
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering-related science is required.
• Experience in product management.
• Strong understanding and experience of board/papermaking processes.
• Knowledge of Board/Paper Machines technologies.
• Strong knowledge of automation processes and solution.
• Knowledge of the DNA system
• Proficiency in English. Other languages are an asset.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Experience working in multicultural matrix organization, building and maintaining relationships across multiple regions and areas
• High level of commitment and proactive approach.
• Ability to travel.
  
  

We Offer

Valmet offers a challenging position within the Board, Paper, and Tissue Technology Solutions Business Unit, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to our success. Our team-oriented and international work environment fosters innovation, making it ideal for development-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits, up-to-date work tools, and a range of learning opportunities. Flexible working hours and remote work options support a healthy work-life balance.

Be part of our inspiring journey, make an impact, and grow professionally with Valmet. Apply now and become a vital part of our global team dedicated to sustainable solutions for the board and paper industry.

Additional Information

Did we catch your interest? To apply, please fill out our electronic application form with your CV and salary request as soon as possible but no later than November 14th, 2025. We will review applications already during the application period and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply soon!

For further information, please contact Sampo Immonen, Senior Manager, Line R&D call on Wednesday November 05th between 12:00-14:00 (GMT +2) or Friday November 07th between 12:30-14:00 (GMT +2) +358 503172001

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Recruiter [email protected]

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. www.valmet.com/careers