Site Lead

ISS Operations Performance unit strongly supports the implementation of ISS's strategy and business performance, driving the company toward profitable future growth. Operations Performance has four key tasks: developing the company's productivity, product competitiveness, and cost competitiveness, as well as managing change in significant projects. The latter also includes ensuring take-overs in accordance with customer promises. Operations Performance is a key element of the OneISS strategy, making the company stronger, clearer, and more cohesive. We are now seeking a professional and result-oriented SITE LEAD for our Remote Engineering Centre (REC) in Kuopio. In this strategic role, you will lead a specialist unit of approximately 15 people, which is at the core of our operations optimizing the conditions and energy consumption of customer properties 24/7 using the latest technology and data. The position is full-time and permanent, reporting to the Product Manager. Your flexible working hours are primarily weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00, but the role requires flexibility and responsiveness outside these hours as the unit operates and serves 24/7. As Site Lead, you are responsible for the overall operational management of our remote engineering centre, service delivery, operational reliability, quality, and the unit's profitable operation. You will lead and motivate a diverse team that monitors, analyzes, and optimizes processes, conditions, and energy consumption in customer properties. You are responsible for resourcing, developing the team's expertise, and employee well-being in this unique remote center that operates every day of the year. You will develop the unit's operations and report on results and activities. You will also be closely involved in developing and commercializing the unit's services and technology. We expect a passion for leading specialists and developing business through data and technology. Success in the role requires: - Strong and proven experience in successful team leadership and a coaching management approach. - Relevant technical education (e.g., M.Sc. Tech, Engineer) in building, energy, or automation technology, and a good understanding of property processes and systems. - Understanding and experience in result-oriented operations, budgeting, and business development. - Ability to understand the role of data and technology as a business enabler. Experience in data analytics and IoT solutions is a significant advantage. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to act convincingly with various stakeholders. - Good communication skills in both Finnish and English. We offer a challenging, interesting, and meaningful role in a large and financially stable company where your expertise is valued. You will have great colleagues, a professional specialist team, and the support of an international organization. Come to develop and be developed. Build your own ISS career path and create spaces with us where it feels good to be! Further information about the position can be obtained on weekdays during office hours from 17–21 August from Product Manager Jukka Backlund, tel. 0400 973 696. Are you the person we are looking for? Submit your application with a CV via the link provided as soon as possible, but no later than 23 August 2026. We will contact you soon! ISS Palvelut's Industry & Technical Services business unit provides technical maintenance services, repair services, and renovation projects for commercial, office, and industrial properties as well as public buildings. We operate across Finland and utilize mobile tools that make our operations flexible. Specialist, environmental, and energy and eco-efficiency services are a key part of our offering. We employ professionals from various technical fields: for example, experts in electrical, automation, refrigeration, HVAC, and ventilation technology. Together, we ensure high-quality property operation, good operating conditions, and energy efficiency.